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1) What does it take to create good graphic design?

Being able to visually translate ideas and concepts.

2) What is the difference between elements and principles?


Elements are the building blocks and principles are the arrangement of them.  

3) Name the six (6) elements of design.


Line, shape, value, color, texture, and space.  

4) What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?

It can show where something starts or ends, and it helps outline.  With other outlines, it can make more elements of design such as create a texture, shape, and more. 

5) Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?

Curved lines suggest a feeling of rest because it isn't harsh like other styles of lines. 

6) Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?

Vertical lines communicate a feeling of loftiness and spirituality because they extend upwards past human reach.

7) What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?

Horizontal lines suggest a feeling of movement because it's like life moving forward. 

8) Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?

Soft, shallow, curved lines suggest safety, familiarity, and relaxation because they recall the curves of the human body, therefore having a pleasing, sensual quality.  

9) These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?

Deep acute curves suggest confusion and turbulence because it's like violent waves in a storm.

10) What element defines a specific area of space? What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

Shape is an element that defines a specific area of space.  The difference between two dimensional shape and three dimensional shape is that one is a flat and another has volume (width,height, and depth).

11) Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
The difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes are that geometrics shapes are structured and organic shapes can be found in nature or are man-made.  Usually geometric shapes are symmetrical and organic shapes are asymmetrical.

12) What are abstract shapes?

Abstract shapes are stylized or simplified designs of natural shapes.

13) Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
Squares projects an attitude of honesty or equality.

14) What do triangles suggest?
Triangles suggest action.

15) Circles convey feelings of what?
Circles convey feelings of protection.

16) Describe positive space and negative space? What is texture? Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? What is value?
Positive space refers to the elements used in a design.  Negative space gives a place for the eyes to rest. Texture is can be the actual surface of a design.  Incorporating texture into a design can help to create a feeling of richness and depth.  Value is the degree of light and dark in a design.  It is the contrast between white, black and the tones in between.  

17) What is another name for value? What can the element of color do when incorporated into a  design?

Tone is another name for value.  When incorporated into a design, it can help convey moods, attract attention, and identify objects.  

Post #1

Why did you take this class?
I took this class because I have always been interested in that kind of stuff and I am considering it as a possible career (or something like that) and this class is a good opportunity to try it out. 

What goals do you have for this class?
My goals for this class are to be able to create images all by myself.