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What does it take to create good graphic design?

Good graphic design requires both individual talent and skill as well as knowledge of the elements of art and how a piece of design is made

What is the difference between elements and principles?

Elements are the building blocks of design, whilst principles are the applied use of these building blocks in order to create the design

Name the six (6) elements of design.

The six elements of design are: Line, Shape, Color, Value, Texture and Space

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

Lines can aid in guiding the eye of the viewer to other parts of the work, or to create an interesting or moving design.

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

Horizontal lines. They are often attributed with areas to rest or sit, such as beds, benches and homes.

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

Granduer, loftiness. They are attributed with things that are tall, such as columns and high ceilings

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

Diagonal lines. Things in nature normally do not move in perfect horizontal and vertical directions, thus diagonal lines are more characteristic of normal movement.

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

Comfort, safety and relaxation.Soft curves are usually more comfortable to be around, such as pillows.

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

Curved lines. Curves are more turbulent in nature.

What element defines a specific area of space? What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

Shape, two dimensional shapes include both width and height. Three dimensional shapes are similar, except that they also contain depth.

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

Geometric shapes are structured and symmetrical, such as hexagons, squares and triangles. Organic shapes meanwhile are found in nature and are often irregular and fluid.

 
Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

The Square

 
What do triangles suggest?

Action, or stability if it is pyramid shaped 

 
Circles convey feelings of what?

Feelings of protection and infinity.

Describe positive space and negative space? What is texture? Incorporating texture into a design can help do what? What is value?

 Positive space is the objects and elements used in a design, while negative space is the areas between these elements and objects. Positive space can include the lines, shapes and text that makes up the graphic. Texture can be the actual surface of the design, or something that the reader can feel, like the surface of a paper. It can also be the visual illusion of these properties, created by the designs. Incorporating texture into design can help to create a feeling of depth and richness. Value is the degree of light to dark, from black to white and every color in between.

What is another name for value? What can the element of color do when incorporated into a  design?

Value is also known as tone. Color can convey mood, create images and attract attention.