Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images. 

Vector graphics can stay clear when chaining the size of the image whereas pixel images become blurry. 

What resolution is necessary to print raster images?

The minimum is 300 ppi.

What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?

The minimum is 72 ppi.

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?

The co-founder and later CEO of Apple.

What company was he CEO for many years?
Apple. 

What did he do for the computer industry?
He gave computers a personal feel instead of just a business kind of thing. 

How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
He created new programs that allowed designers to be able to draw on the computer.  

Post #8

Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?

Using the wrong colors can give a different vibe or impression than what was intended.

Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?

It shows color relations which makes it easier for graphic designers to choose from.

Find an example of neutral colors utilized within a design (hint: google poster design). 

Near the sample, discuss why you feel the designer included neutral colors within the 
composition.
It gives it a sophisticated look.

Briefly describe how we "see" the color of an object?

The receptors in our eyes allow us to see the color of an object. 

Post #7

Describe white light? 
White light composed of all colors of light.

How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"? 
When that color is reflected by an object but absorbs all other colors. 

What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism?
 Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple.

Describe hue? 
The purest form of a color.

What happens with white? 
It becomes prevalent when an object reflects off all the other colors of light. 

What happens with black?
It becomes prevalent when an object absorbs all the other colors of light. 

How color is perceived depends on what?
It is based on which light an object reflects or absorbs. 

What is a color wheel? 
A diagram that shows the colors in sections and their relationship to the colors next to them. 

What are primary colors? Name them? 
Colors (red, blue, yellow) that cannot be made by mixing other colors.

What are secondary colors? Name them? 
Colors (green, purple, and yellow) made by mixing primary colors.

What are tertiary colors? Name them? 
Colors (red-violet, yellow-green, green-blue, etc.) made by mixing primary and/or secondary colors. 

What are neutral colors? How can they be created? 
Colors (black, white, grey, brown) that are created by mixing all the primary colors except white.

How can a neutral color help a design?
It can help by being the in between of a picture with highlights and shadows.

What are complementary colors? Name them? 
Colors (blue and orange, red and green, yellow and purple) that are on opposite ends of the color wheel. 

What is color value? 
Shades and tints of a certain color. 

What is a shade? 
When a color mixed with black to appear darker.

What is a tint?
When a color mixed with white appears lighter. 

What is saturation/intensity?
They describes the vividness of colors in an image. 

What happens when you mix complementary colors together? 
You can make neutral colors.

What is a color scheme? 
An arrangement of colors. 

Describe a monochromatic color scheme? 
Where only the values of one door is used.

Describe an analogous color scheme? 
Where colors next to each other on the spectrum are used.

Describe a complementary color scheme?
Where opposite colors of each other on the spectrum are used. 

Describe a split-complementary color scheme? 
Where a color has two other colors next to the color opposite of it in the spectrum.

Describe a triadic color scheme? 
Where three colors equally separated in the spectrum are used. 

What colors are considered to be warm colors? 
Red, orange, and yellow. 

Describe the psychology of a warm color scheme?
Grabs more attention and gives off a exciting vibe.

What colors are considered to be cool colors? 
Green, blue, and purple.

Describe the psychology of a cool color scheme?
Gives a peaceful and calm vibe.

Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
It helps convey a message to an audience.