Post #6

What is the pen tool used for?
The Pen tool is used for drawing lines, curves, patterns.
 
How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool. Pen+, pen-,and convert tool.
You can make a line, a curve. Using pen+ you can make a line wider and using pen- you can compress it. The white arrow tool is to select directly.

How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette is very useful when creating an image with different shapes and layers. You can move shapes to different layers to create a better image.
 
How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
You draw using the drawing tool. You use the layers palette, and select "create clipping mask" from the main menu.

Post #5

                                             Value

  

This is a design that utilizes the art element of value. Value is used by using different shades of color. This design goes from black, to dark gray, to light gray, to white. Value is very important, it shows depth and is used also to show where the light might be hitting the image.

      


                         Shape


   This design is formed by many different shapes. There are any shapes combined to form an even bigger one dimensional shape. Shape is used in pretty much all designs, a shape is lines that come together to form an image.

          Line

This design is made up of no more than lines. It contains both thin lies and thick lines. These lines are all different sizes and go on different directions to show some sort of swirly design. Lines are used for mostly every design, they make up the shapes of design. 

 








Color

The design below consists of many different colors. This design contains different shades of these colors to make the image come to life. color is very important in a design, because of the colors used, one is able to interpret this scene takes place during the day and not at night. 

 

 



Form

 

This design below, is an example of the last element of design, form.This is because the balls have a 3D feeling to them. They are more than just shapes, they look more realistic. Form is used as a way to make images look more realistic and make objects appear as if they are popping out of the paper or screen.

Post #4

Why/how can icons be used to communicate? 
Icons are an effective way to attract users, they convey a message in a simple way, people find images easier to understand than a bunch of words.

What is the difference between copyright and public domain?
Copyright is a legal concept that grants authors and artists control over who uses their creations. On the other hand, public domain is the set of creative works that are not protected by copyright law

How can you avoid plagiarism in this class?  In other classes?
By citing the sources, avoid using someone else's words and use our own.

Post #3

1. What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for?

• Occupational Safety Hazard Administration. It is a company that makes safety signs through the government.

       2.How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process.  

• Graphic designers communicate through many communication methods.

      3.Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why?

• Because you will learn different types of design and will be able to use the different styles you learn for your own work.