Thursday, December 15, 2011
review week 17
After reading the "Who Shot the Serif?" article, I have learned that typefaces are used around the world and they are used in different ways. The article lists and talks many different types of serifs and I didn't know that their were so many and how each one of them is slightly different. I also learned that different typefaces are used for different topics and meaning according to what it is being used for.
semester reflection
This semester I have a lot about computers in design class. In Illustrator I learned how to create and change lines, how to trace objects, how to create colors and use them, and how to use words to create a picture. In Photoshop I learned how to combine pictures, how to create a image using many other picture, how to work with color and color schemes, and how to add things into pictures to make it look like it is there. I also learned how to use the principles and elements of design into my assignments. Next semester I hope I will get to work with Photoshop more because it is a good thing to know how to use at home and for other pictures.
Friday, December 9, 2011
review week 14
1. college: Creative Center:
location: Omaha, Nebraska
graphic majors: associate and bachelors
requirements: interview and essay
2.college: Art Center Design College
location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a folder that artwork is kept in.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
A portfolio is important to have because when you are showing your work it needs to be organized and it needs to have work in it that is important to the person you are showing it to.
location: Omaha, Nebraska
graphic majors: associate and bachelors
requirements: interview and essay
2.college: Art Center Design College
location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
graphic majors: bachelors
requirements: interview, essay, SAT/ACT test
3.
college: Memphis College of Artlocation: Memphis, Tennessee
graphic majors: bachelors
requirements: SAT/ACT test, ACT writing
4.
college: Westwood College: Denver Southlocation: Denver, Colorado
graphic majors: associate and bachelors
requirements: interview, SAT/ACT test
5.
college: Art Institute of York
location: York, Pennsylvania
graphic majors: associate and bachelors
requirements: interview and essay
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is a folder that artwork is kept in.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
A portfolio is important to have because when you are showing your work it needs to be organized and it needs to have work in it that is important to the person you are showing it to.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
podcast #4 typography
Define typography?the art of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
What does typography involve?
creating and modifying type using a variety of illustration techniques
What is a typeface?
distinctive designs of visual symbols that are used to compose a printed image/ design
What is another term for typeface?
fonts
What is a character?
individual symbols that make up a typeface
What is type style?
modifications in a typeface that create design variety while maintaining the visual style of the typeface
What does type style "create" within a design?
bold, italic, condensed, roman, and heavy
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the middle of characters
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the bottom of characters
What is an ascender?
the part of the character that extends above the waist line
What is a descender?
the part of a character that extends below the base line
Describe a serif?
a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, usually at the top and bottom of a character
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
the point size
What is a point?
the vertical measurement used to identify the size of a typeface. It measures from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
How many points are in a pica?
What is body type and where can it be found?
type sizes that range from 4pt through 12pt type. These sizes are found in places where there is a lot of text to be read.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
What is display type and how is it used?
type sizes above 12pt. Typically, these sizes are used to draw attention to a message. Used as headlines, sub headlines, etc.
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
consistes of white type on a solid black or darker color background. If the text is too small, reverse type can be difficult on the readers eye. Display type is necessary.
What is a typeface classification?
a basis system for classifying typefaces was devised in the 19th century when printers sought to identify a heritage for their own craft.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
in the mid 1400s, used with inventions of the printing press
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
black letter typefaces resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick the thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on?
mid 1400s, based on ancient roman inscriptions
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
typefaces in this classification have wedge-shaped angles serifs and a low contrast of their thick/ thin strokes
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th century
When were casual scripts developed?
20th century
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
script typefaces are based on forms made with flexible brushes or pens and have varied strokes reminiscent of handwriting
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
late18th and 19th century as a radical break from traditional typography of the time
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
they have a sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century, the Italian Renaissance returned to old style
When did they become popular?
1920s
What does "sans serif" mean?
without serifs
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
its strokes are uniform in weight and have a monotone appearance
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising purposes
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
it has a uniform line weight and thicker, square serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
includes a variety of typefaces and are typically those that don't belong to other classifications
Why were they developed?
for a specific purpose of theme in mind
What are they best used for?
larger point sizes or display type
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
What does typography involve?
creating and modifying type using a variety of illustration techniques
What is a typeface?
distinctive designs of visual symbols that are used to compose a printed image/ design
What is another term for typeface?
fonts
What is a character?
individual symbols that make up a typeface
What is type style?
modifications in a typeface that create design variety while maintaining the visual style of the typeface
What does type style "create" within a design?
bold, italic, condensed, roman, and heavy
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the middle of characters
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
imaginary line drawn at the bottom of characters
What is an ascender?
the part of the character that extends above the waist line
What is a descender?
the part of a character that extends below the base line
Describe a serif?
a smaller line used to finish off a main stroke of a letter, usually at the top and bottom of a character
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
the point size
What is a point?
the vertical measurement used to identify the size of a typeface. It measures from the top of the ascender to the bottom of the descender
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
How many points are in a pica?
What is body type and where can it be found?
type sizes that range from 4pt through 12pt type. These sizes are found in places where there is a lot of text to be read.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
What is display type and how is it used?
type sizes above 12pt. Typically, these sizes are used to draw attention to a message. Used as headlines, sub headlines, etc.
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
consistes of white type on a solid black or darker color background. If the text is too small, reverse type can be difficult on the readers eye. Display type is necessary.
What is a typeface classification?
a basis system for classifying typefaces was devised in the 19th century when printers sought to identify a heritage for their own craft.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
in the mid 1400s, used with inventions of the printing press
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
black letter typefaces resemble the calligraphy of the time and are highly ornamental with elaborate thick the thin strokes.
When was Old Style invneted and what was is based on?
mid 1400s, based on ancient roman inscriptions
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
typefaces in this classification have wedge-shaped angles serifs and a low contrast of their thick/ thin strokes
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th century
When were casual scripts developed?
20th century
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
script typefaces are based on forms made with flexible brushes or pens and have varied strokes reminiscent of handwriting
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
late18th and 19th century as a radical break from traditional typography of the time
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
they have a sharp contrast between thick and thin strokes and have thin, flat serifs
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century, the Italian Renaissance returned to old style
When did they become popular?
1920s
What does "sans serif" mean?
without serifs
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
its strokes are uniform in weight and have a monotone appearance
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising purposes
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
it has a uniform line weight and thicker, square serifs
Describe Decorative typefaces?
includes a variety of typefaces and are typically those that don't belong to other classifications
Why were they developed?
for a specific purpose of theme in mind
What are they best used for?
larger point sizes or display type
Monday, November 28, 2011
review week 13
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| In this picture the principle of repetition is used because their are many different birds in the picture flying. |
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| This picture uses the principle of proportion because the size of the boxes are different and look unbalanced. |
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| The principle of balance is used in this picture because the use different shapes and colors make the picture more interesting. |
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| In this picture the principle of emphasis is used because the yellow bananas are surrounded by a dark color which emphasizes the bananas. |
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| This picture represents the principle of unity because the objects are very close together and they are similar. |
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| The principle of variety is used in this picture because many textures and colors are used in the picture. |
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| This picture shows the principle of rhythm because the lines are continuous and are in a organized movement. |
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| This picture uses the principle of contrast because the picture and the picture reflected in the mirror look different but they are really the same. |
How do you add a layer mask to a particular layer?
You can add a layer mask to a layer by clicking the button that says create layer mask; it looks like a circle in a square.
What two colors are used to create the mask?
The two colors used to create the mask are black and white.
Describe the process of using a layer mask?
The process of using a layer mask is making the layer mask and then using the black paint brush to take out parts of a picture that you don't want to be seen in your image.
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