Podcast #1

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?


Understanding of the elements and principles of graphic design





What is the difference between elements and principles?


Elements are acctual thing you add to design and principles tells how we should organize them




Name the six (6) elements of design.


Line


shape


space


texture


value


color






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


The readability, appearance, and message of a design






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


Horizontal because they are flat and calm






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


Loftiness because they can look like they are very high






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


Diagonal because it shows direction and makes you want to move






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


Comfort safety relaxation, because they they are soothing and don’t pop out at you






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


Deep acute curves, because they look very violent and pop out at you






What element defines a specific area of space?


shape






What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?


2d has width and height, 3d has depth and width and height


















What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?


Convey moods, create image, attract attention, identify objects; can be used with any other element