Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images. 

Vector graphics is using shapes or geometric objects such as lines, points and curves to create a design or image. Pixel images use dots such as red, blue or green to create images.

What resolution is necessary to print raster images?

The resolution of 300 pixels is necessary to print raster images.

What resolution is necessary to display raster images on the internet?

The resolution of 72 pixels or more is needed to display raster images on the internet.

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?

Steve Jobs was an American entrepeuner, marketer and inventor. 

What company was he CEO for many years?
The company he was CEO for many years was his own company Apple Inc. 

What did he do for the computer industry?
He made magnificent changes to the computer industry because he invented things using simple things to make amazing things that worked and innovations that helped improve the use of computers. He made new technologies such as the mouse and computers.

How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
He impacted the graphic design industry because he worked with the great company Pixar. By working with them, the animation company was able to work with new designs and take a small animation company to make great changes and designs and animation. 

Post #8

Why must designers pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition?

Designers must pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition because it can draw attention to viewers. It can also make their designs more attractive or not. By paying close attention how the color is utilized they can make their design colors more vibrant and drawing more attention to the audience viewing it.

Why is the color wheel an important tool for graphic designers?

The color wheel is an important tool for graphic designers because it can help them utilize colors into their design. They are able to put different shades of colors into their design to help make them stand out more. The color wheel provides the different colors the graphic designers need to make their design better and colorful.

Find an example of neutral colors utilized within a design (hint: google poster design). Near the sample, discuss why you feel the designer included neutral colors within the composition.

The designer included neutral colors because it can add contrast to the main image in it. It did not distract the viewers from the image of the horse by using the neutral colors in the background.

Briefly describe how we "see" the color of an object?

We can see the color of an object with the cones in our eyes and because of white light reflection. 

Post #7

Video #2 Color Theory

Describe white light? 
White light from the sun is made of all colors. 

How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"? 
The color is in the  white light from the electromagnetic spectrum.

What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism? 
The seven colors refracted through a prism is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. 
Describe hue? 
It is the pure color

What happens with white? 
It is created with all the colors of the spectrum. 

What happens with black?
It is the absence of light.

How color is perceived depends on what?
It depends on the light wavelengths. 

What is a color wheel? 
A color wheel is a wheel that organizes all the colors in a spectrum. 

What are primary colors? Name them? 
Primary colors are colors that cannot be made by combining. They are red, blue and yellow. 

What are secondary colors? Name them? 
Secondary colors are colors that are made by mixing two primary colors. they are orange, green, and purple. 

What are tertiary colors? Name them? 
Tertiary colors are colors made by mixing a primary color with a secondary color, they make yellow orange, red orange, red purple, blue purple, blue green, yellow green.

What are neutral colors? How can they be created? 
Neutral colors are earth tones that are not normally on the color wheel. They can be created by mixing complementary colors together. 

How can a neutral color help a design?
A neutral color can help a design by using it as a "rest" for the viewer's eyes or as place to draw from attention. 

What are complementary colors? Name them? 
They are the colors opposite of each other on the color wheel. They are yellow and purple, blue and orange, and red and blue. 

What is color value? 
A color value is the brightness of the color.

What is a shade? 
A shade is the darker hue of a color made by adding black.

What is a tint?
A tint is a lighter hue of color made by adding white light.

What is saturation/intensity?
Saturation and intensity is how pale or strong the colors are.

What happens when you mix complementary colors together? 

When you mix them together you get a neutral color.

What is a color scheme? 
A color scheme is the arrangement or choices of color in a design.

Describe a monochromatic color scheme? 
A monochromatic color scheme is one with only one color. 

Describe an analogous color scheme? 
An analogous color scheme is one with color right next to each other on the color wheel.

Describe a complementary color scheme?
A complementary color scheme is one with opposite of each other on the color wheel. 

Describe a split-complementary color scheme? 
A split-complementary color scheme is when one of the two colors are omitted and a color on each side of it is used instead of the other.

Describe a triadic color scheme? 
A triadic color scheme is colors on the color wheel that create together a triangle.

What colors are considered to be warm colors? 
Red, orange, and yellow are considered to be warm colors.

Describe the psychology of a warm color scheme?
The psychology of a warm color scheme can make the audience or viewer feel comfortable and gives off energy or excitement.

What colors are considered to be cool colors? 
Green, blue and purple are considered to be cool colors. 

Describe the psychology of a cool color scheme?
The psychology of a cool color scheme is to make the audience or viewer feel calm.

Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
It is important to consider which colors are being used within a design because it can make a design more appealing or attractive to the audience and it can draw attention to different groups creating different moods.