Final Project Re-Done

Final Project (WIP)

My first image I have created.. Others are coming soon..

Final Project Design Plan

For the final project I have decided to make it sports themed, specifically with the NBA. My idea is to use the players as an NBA advertisement to get fans to come to games. Since the NBA playoffs are going on now, I will make 5 designs, each with different teams and players on the cover. (Sketches to be uploaded Soon).

8-2 and HW Exersises continued..

Homework 10

How can color help increase the illusion of depth?
1) Color that gradate subtly from light to dark creates an illusion of depth. It hard to do when you have two colors that simply do not resonate with each other.

How can designers utilize color for emphasis?
2) Contrasting colors tend to stick out more

Why do human beings respond emotionally to color?
3) Because color means things to people. When we think of horror movies we think of colors like black and red. If we think of something exciting, we tend to think of bright vibrant colors like orange and yellow.

What are your favorite colors and what emotions do you associate with them?
4) My favorite color is blue. It's hard to say why. I just think blue looks cool on anything because it's such a stand out color. I usually associate blue with peacefulness and clarity.

Why is symbolic color always culturally specific?
5) There tends to be a meaning behind them.

Homework 11
1. How might professional graphic designers establish project criteria differently than students?
Graphic designers know just how to approach something and how easily/hard it will be. They base there approx time spent on the project from that whereas most students have no idea what a realistic time table would be to get a professional looking result.

2. Discuss how subject matter, topic, content and meaning are inter-related.
The subject matter will setup the theme of your project. Topic is the specificity of your project. Content is even more specific about what's being put on your project. The meaning ties into what the theme is and they are all related to each other because you can't have one without the other.

3. What is the purpose of a critique?
Critique helps you get valuable feedback from other students that are going through the same process you are. It's important to use a critique to make improvements on your project.

4. What's the best way to prepare for a critique? How can you contribute to a positive critique session?
Just take all criticism as constructive. Don't take anything personal and just try to see something from someone elses perspective. It will help you reach out to different boundaries. I usually try to be as reasonable as possible when I'm critiquing.

5. Compare and contrast subjective and objective criticism.
A subjective criticism is for a personal evaluation, how the people see it. An objective criticism is based more towards meeting goals or the elements of design.

6. Describe a self-assignment that you might want to do between semesters.
I want to create my own portfolio online for other people to see my work.

8-1 Color Contrast & Color Balance

Final Poster

Posters

Poster

Modular Grids

Book Covers

Thumbnail Sketches

Book Designs

This is an example of a bad layout for a book cover. The design is simply too boring and lacks variety.

Depth

1. Why is value relative?
   
   Because it helps give a visual interpretation of the weight of an object based on its color and it's contrast between it and the surface.
   
   
2. Why might high contrast be especially important to commercial artists?
   
   It tends to increase clarity and improve readability.
   
   
3. How can value help create an illusion of volume, space and depth?
   
   Darker values usually mean that something is closer to you as opposed to when it's lighter, then it is moving away from you and going deep into space.
   
   
4. How many different devices are there to show depth? Name them.
   
   Linear perspective, overlap, size variation, definition
   
   
5. In order to understand linear perspective, what must be present?
   
   A picture plane that allows you to find horizon lines and different vanishing points to create a drawing that is in perspective.
   
   
6. What is the difference between one-point perspective and two-point perspective?
   
   One point occurs when the lines receding into space appear to converge at a single point on the eye level. Two point is used when the lines converge at two vanishing points on the eye level.
   
   
7. What kind of linear perspective is closest to what you see in photography? Why?
   
   3 point because it is a more realistic view of our perspective in the real world. In photographs, one point or two point seems more likely.
   
   
8. When would it be appropriate to use depth in composition? When should it be avoided?
   
   When your trying to create an illusion of space in your composition. It should be avoided when your creating something in 1 point perspective.
   

Rhythm

1. What kind of lines can communicate motion? Stability? Energy?
   
   Swelling, shrinking, diagonal, and curved lines imply motion. Horizontal lines suggest stability while Calligraphic lines add energy to a drawing or design.
   
   
2. Why are human beings able to see "implied" lines?
   
   Humans have the natural inclination to seek visual unity. Our brains try to put together pieces of the drawing together.
   
   
3. How might a graphic designer use lines differently than a fine artist?
   
   Fine artists use a variance of lines to show the illusion of depth and space while a graphic designer may use lines to convey a message.
   
   
4. How is visual rhythm different than musical rhythm?
   
   Musical rhythm uses sound while visual rhythm uses space, direction, patterns, repetition, and color.
   
   
5. What must be present for rhythm to exist?
   
   Repetition
   
   
   

Balance

1. How is visual weight different than physical weight?
   
   Visual weight refers to the relative importance of a visual element within a design.
   
   
2. What happens to objects when they get close to the edges of a composition?
   
   They start to lose value as they move away towards the edges of a composition.
   
   
3. Why are human beings more comfortable with balanced compositions?
   
   We like to see symetry throughout a composition.
   
   
4. What happens when there is imbalance?
   
   most times it can turn out bad but there are times when imbalance is necessary.
   
   
5. Is there a place for purposeful imbalance? Give some examples.
   
   Yes. It gives the viewer a different more abstract perspective of an environment. Sometimes a chaotic theme calls for imbalance just like the image in the book "Barbeque".
   
   
6. Why is symmetrical balance so popular in architecture?
   
   Because of structual purposes. You don't want a building looking like it's about to fall over.
   
   
7. Can different types of balance be used in a single composition?
   
   Sure
   
   
8. How many ways are there to achieve asymmetrical balance? Name them.
   
   There are 3. Quite stable, very dynamic, nearly chaotic
   
9. Is radial balance always symmetrical? Why or why not?
   
   No not necessarily. the image may have different sides to them which would not create symetry.
   
   

Homework 3 Emphasis

1. Why is it important to design the positive and the negative shapes of a composition?
   
   The negative shape can make a figure look dynamic or static based on its location in an image. It also helps create illusions that appear to the eye to make it more interesting.
   
   
2. What is the difference between representational shapes and abstract shapes?
   
   Representational shapes are derived from specific subject matter and strongly based on direct observation. Abstract shapes are derived from visual reality but are distilled or transformed, reducing their resemblance to the original source.
   
   
3. What are some of the ways emphasis can be achieved?
   
   Create focal points in your image to give it emphasis. Emphasis by isolation tends to stand out when the focal point is placed where it breaks from the norm. Also emphasis can be drawn out by placement and where something is placed in your composition. Contrast also helps it when two or more forces operate in opposition.
   
4. What kind of subjects attracts attention?
   
   The scaling of an object in comparison to it's surroundings, also the shape and color have alot to do with what attracts attention.
   
   
5. What happens when there are too many focal points?
   
   Your eye doesn't know what to look at and the drawing doesn't stand out as much as it would if it had a major focal point.
   
   
6. Why is emphasis important, especially for graphic designers?
   
   It's important because it gives prominence to part of a design.
   
   
7. Which is more important: a strong focal point or unity?
   
   They are equally important. You want unity in your drawing so that things flow together but you also want a focal point to catch the viewers attention.
   

Visual Unity

1. How can mistakes help you learn?
   mistakes help you make the necessary corrections on your work to make it better.
   
2. Why is "design" so important to visual communication?
   design creates a bridge between artistic intention and compositional conclusion.
   
3. What is the best way to get creative compositions and ideas?
   design creates a bridge between artistic intention and compositional conclusion.
   
4. In your own words, define the word "design"?
   a layout or plan to create something appealing to the eye.
   
5. Why is composition important in graphic design?
   without a good composition you can make a great idea look bad. It's important to take into account all of factors that go into a great composition such as negative space, the flow of the image and of course the arrangement of where things are placed.
   
6. What happens when a design is too unified?
   the image becomes boring because it lacks variety.
   
7. What happens when a composition lacks unity?
   things won't go together at all. it would make it hard to understand
   
8. How many different ways are there to create unity?
   6 methods. They are Grouping, Containment, Repetition, Proximity, Continuity, Closure
   
9. How can one make compositions that are more memorable?
   Create closure in your design
   
10. What does Gestalt psychology have to do with all of this?
    Artists and designers often combine all of the principles of Gestalt in a single composition.
    

1. I was born in Champaign, IL and live in a small town called Cissna Park that is around 850 people.

2. I am in the Digital Media/Computer Animation Program at Parkland College. I'm a hands-on learner. I find the best way for me to learn is to physically do something instead of being lectured.

3. My favorite artist is Leonardo Davinci. I don't have a favorite musician but my favorite type of music is alternative rock. Peter Jackson and James Cameron are my two favorite film makers.

4. I have quite a bit of computer experience, especially with Photoshop. I'm comfortable with learning new things when it comes to technology. I'm a relatively quick learner.

5.

This was me pitching in High School my senior year.