Podcast #1 Elements of Design
Watch the podcast. Answer the review questions below. Keep the question italicized and the answer regular.
What does it take to create good graphic design?
New computer&software
Conveys Information
Pleasing the eye
What is the difference between elements and principles?
Elements- components or parts which can be isolated in any visual or design/actual things we add to a design
Principles- tell us how we can organize those elements on a page or screen
Name the six (6) elements of design.
Line Space Color
Texture Value Shape/Form
What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with other lines or shapes?
Readability Appearance Message of a Design
Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Horizontal Lines- suggest a feeling of rest in relation to gravity
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
Vertical Lines- communicate a feeling of loftiness
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diagonal Lines- suggest a feeling of movement or direction, unstable in relation to gravity
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
Soft shallow curves suggest comfort, safety, relaxation
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
Deep, Acute curves- suggest confusion, turbulence as in violence of waves in a storm
What element defines a specific area of space?
Shapes
What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?
2D- width and height
3D- width, height & DEPTH
Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?
Geometric- structures often symmetrical shapes (ex. Squares, circles, triangles, octogons, hexagons & cones)
Organic- found in nature or they can be man-made shapes, often irregular&fluid (ex. Leaves)
What are abstract shapes?
Abstract Shapes- stylized or simplified versions of natural shapes, (ex. Symbols found on signs; such as the handicapped access)
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?
square
What do triangles suggest?
action
Circles convey feelings of what?
protection
Describe positive space and negative space?
Positive- refers to the object & elements used in a design
Negative- refers to the shapes around and between those objects & elements
What is texture?
Refers to the actual surface of the design; implied through rich, layered graphics
Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?
helps create a feeling of richness & depth
What is value?
Degree of light and dark in a design. It is the contrast between black & white & all the tones between.
What is another name for value?
tone
What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?
Convey moods, create images, attract attention, & identify objects
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