Review for Test #2
Topics:
- Shape
- Organic
- Geometric
- Form
- Value
- Color
- Texture
- Implied
- Actual
- Space
- Positive Space
- Negative Space / White Space
- 1-Point and 2-Point Perspective
- Horizon Line
- Vanishing Point
- Orthogonal Line
- Principles of Design
- Balance
- Rhythm
- Pattern
- Movement
- Contrast
- Emphasis
- Unity
- Planning
- Getting a Client
- Budget & Schedule
- Research & Investigation
- Concept & Design
- Format
- Layout
- Good Layout Works
- Good Layout Organizes
- Good Layout Attracts
- Color Theory
- Hue, Value and Saturation
- Color Wheels
- Color Combinations
- Tints, Shades & Neutrals
- Emotional Content
- Typography
- Anatomy
- Type Families
- Choosing a Font
- Styling & Formatting
- Text as Image
You Should Be Able To:
- Distinguish line from shape, and shape from form.
- Describe value and how it can be used to create illusion of space and depth.
- Distinguish organic from geometric shapes, and positive space from negative space.
- Distinguish actual from implied/simulated texture.
- Describe the importance of white space in a design and how it can be used.
- Describe the purpose of these in drawing perspective: horizon line, vanishing point, orthogonal line.
- Distinguish symmetry, asymmetry and radial balance from each other.
- Distinguish rhythm, pattern and movement from each other.
- Identify the following types of contrast: value contrast, texture contrast, shape contrast.
- Describe what emphasis and unity are, and how each can be achieved in a design.
- Describe several important steps to take when planning a graphic design project.
- Define three key characteristics of good page layout and identify several methods for achieving them.
- Distinguish hue, value, and saturation.
- Describe several differences between the traditional color wheel and the Photoshop color wheel.
- Arrange several complementary and analogous color schemes using the traditional color wheel.
- Distinguish a tint from a shade.
- Identify an appropriate color for a number of basic emotions.
- Name five basic parts of the anatomy of a line of text.
- Distinguish these types of fonts: serif, sans serif, decorative, script, and symbol.
- Weigh the pros and cons of using commercial fonts versus free fonts.
- Identify a suitable font for a given mood.
- Understand what leading, measure and alignment are, and how they affect legibility.
