Started in 1925 by French Surrealists.
Surrealism is an art movement in which the artists uses unreal aspects to the piece.
Modern, complex, darker colored
Surrealism
1. I like how the corpse seems completely random, but the body still works well.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Assignment 13: Research and Inspiration
WIKIPEDIA SAYS: Exquisite corpse, also known as exquisite cadaver (from the original French term cadavre exquis) or rotating corpse, is a method by which a collection of words or images is collectively assembled. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence, either by following a rule or by being allowed to see the end of what the previous person contributed.
Started in 1925 by French Surrealists.
Surrealism is an art movement in which the artists uses unreal aspects to the piece.
Modern, complex, darker colored
Surrealism
1. I like how the corpse seems completely random, but the body still works well.
2. This corpse is very random and detailed on certain parts, and I like the complexity of the piece.
Started in 1925 by French Surrealists.
Surrealism is an art movement in which the artists uses unreal aspects to the piece.
Modern, complex, darker colored
Surrealism
1. I like how the corpse seems completely random, but the body still works well.
Monday, January 30, 2012
The Creative Process
A series of steps repeated every time you design something.
Why do we need this process?
1. Improves consistency.
2. Ability to plan and time work.
3. Raise quality of your work.
4. Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manor.
Steps:
1. Research
2. Brainstorm/inspiration/ What kind of message is being communicated? How can this be done? Who is the audience? What are you trying to tell them? What colors and styles will work for them?
3. Sketch out your thoughts and work out your ideas.
4. Execute; implement the ideas. Combine type and imagery into a composition.
5. Critique and revise.
Why do we need this process?
1. Improves consistency.
2. Ability to plan and time work.
3. Raise quality of your work.
4. Communicate more effectively and in a more professional manor.
Steps:
1. Research
2. Brainstorm/inspiration/ What kind of message is being communicated? How can this be done? Who is the audience? What are you trying to tell them? What colors and styles will work for them?
3. Sketch out your thoughts and work out your ideas.
4. Execute; implement the ideas. Combine type and imagery into a composition.
5. Critique and revise.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Semester Reflection
This semester in Graphics, we learned a lot about how to design artwork with different programs. We also learned about all the different tools that are found within those programs, and when it is most convenient to use these tools. We learned different terms to accommodate our knowledge of the programs such as color schemes, fonts, etc. We learned all about different styles of art that could be designed (such as typography and mosaics) during this semester.
Next semester, I hope that it will be a repeat of this past semester. Honestly, I don't see much flaw in this past semester. There were plenty of assignments to keep us busy and there were also blogs to help display our work and keep us organized. Overall, I hope that this coming semester will be just as eventful.
Next semester, I hope that it will be a repeat of this past semester. Honestly, I don't see much flaw in this past semester. There were plenty of assignments to keep us busy and there were also blogs to help display our work and keep us organized. Overall, I hope that this coming semester will be just as eventful.
Review Week 17
What have you learned?
A serif is a curly end of a letter. The word serif originated from ancient Rome. There are many types of serifs. The most commonly used being Adnate and Abrupt.
This article had a lot of bad puns.
A serif is a curly end of a letter. The word serif originated from ancient Rome. There are many types of serifs. The most commonly used being Adnate and Abrupt.
This article had a lot of bad puns.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Review Week 16
How many points are in an inch? How many points are in a pica?
72
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
b,d,f,h,i,j,k,l,t,
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
q,j,g,y,p.
Script
Decorative
Bold
Sans Serif
Modern
Serifs
72
Of the seven classifications, which classification(s) would best work as body type? Why?
Identify the lowercase characters that have ascenders?
b,d,f,h,i,j,k,l,t,
Identify the lowercase characters that have descenders?
q,j,g,y,p.
Script
Decorative 
Bold
Sans Serif 
Modern
Serifs Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Podcast #4 Typography
Define typography?
The art of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Greek words for form and writing.
What does typography involve?
Different fonts of different words together in a piece, size, line spacing, and spacing between letters.
What is a typeface?
Distinctive designs of visual symbols that are used in a design or printed image.
What is another term for typeface?
Fonts.
What is a character?
Individual symbols that make up a typeface.
What is type style?
Modifications to a typeface that helps create a variety in a design while still maintaining the visual style.
What does type style "create" within a design?
Variety.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
The imaginary line that is shown in the middle of characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
The imaginary line at the bottom of the characters showing where they rest.
What is an ascender?
The part of the character that extends above the waist line.
What is a descender?
The part of the character that is below the waist line.
Describe a serif?
Small lines used to finish a main stroke of a letter that is usually found at the top and bottom of the character.
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
Measure the distance between the top of the ascender and the bottom of the descender.
What is a point?
The measurement that controls the size of a character.
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
6
How many points are in a pica?
12
What is body type and where can it be found?
Smaller type sizes and it can be found where there is a lot of text.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
The amount of text that you want to fit into the space. READABILITY.
What is display type and how is it used?
The type sizes that are above 12pt which are typically used to draw attention to a message.
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
The type that consists of white type on a solid black background.
What is a typeface classification?
The basic system that classifies typefaces which was devised in the 19th century.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Invented in the 1400's. Used in official documents.
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
Blackletter typeface resembles calligraphy with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
It was based on the ancient roman inscriptions and was invented to replace blackletter.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
It is based off of ancient roman inscriptions. Classic looking.
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th centuries.
When were casual scripts developed?
In the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
Used when using a large body text.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
In the 18th and 19th centuries as a break from the traditional typography.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
Thick and thin strokes.
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century. It was considered obsolete when the Italian Renaissance returned to the Old Style.
When did they become popular?
1920's.
What does "sans serif" mean?
Without serifs.
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
It has strokes that are uniform in weight and also have a monotone appearance.
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Used for decorative purposes and headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Designed with a specific theme in mind.
Why were they developed?
To incorporate pictures and objects into words.
What are they best used for?
Larger point sizes.
The art of expressing ideas through the selection of appropriate typefaces.
Where did the word "typography" originate from?
Greek words for form and writing.
What does typography involve?
Different fonts of different words together in a piece, size, line spacing, and spacing between letters.
What is a typeface?
Distinctive designs of visual symbols that are used in a design or printed image.
What is another term for typeface?
Fonts.
What is a character?
Individual symbols that make up a typeface.
What is type style?
Modifications to a typeface that helps create a variety in a design while still maintaining the visual style.
What does type style "create" within a design?
Variety.
What is the waist line and what does it indicate?
The imaginary line that is shown in the middle of characters.
What is a base line and what does it indicate?
The imaginary line at the bottom of the characters showing where they rest.
What is an ascender?
The part of the character that extends above the waist line.
What is a descender?
The part of the character that is below the waist line.
Describe a serif?
Small lines used to finish a main stroke of a letter that is usually found at the top and bottom of the character.
How can the size of the typeface be identified?
Measure the distance between the top of the ascender and the bottom of the descender.
What is a point?
The measurement that controls the size of a character.
How many points are in an inch?
72
What is a pica and how many are in an inch?
6
How many points are in a pica?
12
What is body type and where can it be found?
Smaller type sizes and it can be found where there is a lot of text.
What is the key to selecting appropriate typefaces to be used as body type?
The amount of text that you want to fit into the space. READABILITY.
What is display type and how is it used?
The type sizes that are above 12pt which are typically used to draw attention to a message.
What is reverse type and when would it be used?
The type that consists of white type on a solid black background.
What is a typeface classification?
The basic system that classifies typefaces which was devised in the 19th century.
When was Blackletter invented and how was it used?
Invented in the 1400's. Used in official documents.
Describe the characteristics of a Blackletter typeface?
Blackletter typeface resembles calligraphy with elaborate thick to thin strokes.
When was Old Style invented and what was is based on?
It was based on the ancient roman inscriptions and was invented to replace blackletter.
Describe the characteristics of an Old Style typeface?
It is based off of ancient roman inscriptions. Classic looking.
When were formal scripts developed?
17th and 18th centuries.
When were casual scripts developed?
In the 20th century.
Describe the characteristics of a Script typeface?
Used when using a large body text.
When was Modern typefaces developed and why?
In the 18th and 19th centuries as a break from the traditional typography.
Describe the characteristics of a Modern typeface?
Thick and thin strokes.
How early can Sans Serif typefaces be found? What happened?
5th century. It was considered obsolete when the Italian Renaissance returned to the Old Style.
When did they become popular?
1920's.
What does "sans serif" mean?
Without serifs.
Describe the characteristics of a Sans Serif typeface?
It has strokes that are uniform in weight and also have a monotone appearance.
When was Slab Serif developed and why?
19th century for advertising.
Describe the characteristics of a Slab Serif typeface?
Used for decorative purposes and headlines.
Describe Decorative typefaces?
Designed with a specific theme in mind.
Why were they developed?
To incorporate pictures and objects into words.
What are they best used for?
Larger point sizes.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Review 14
Academy of Art College: California, Associates, Bachelors, and Masters Degrees, No Requirements
AI Miami International University of Art and Design: Florida, Associates, Bachelors, and Master Degrees. Requires: High school transcript, high school GPA
Amarillo College: Texas, Certificates and Associates degrees. No requirements
Appalachian State University: Colorado, Bachelors Degree only. Requires: High school transcript, high school GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, Completion of college preparatory course,
Art Center College of Design: California, Bachelors Degree only Requires: High School transcript
What is a portfolio?
A showcase of your artwork neatly compiled in a single portfolio.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
The portfolio helps organize your artwork in a presentable way.
AI Miami International University of Art and Design: Florida, Associates, Bachelors, and Master Degrees. Requires: High school transcript, high school GPA
Amarillo College: Texas, Certificates and Associates degrees. No requirements
Appalachian State University: Colorado, Bachelors Degree only. Requires: High school transcript, high school GPA, SAT/ACT test scores, Completion of college preparatory course,
Art Center College of Design: California, Bachelors Degree only Requires: High School transcript
What is a portfolio?
A showcase of your artwork neatly compiled in a single portfolio.
What is the importance of a portfolio?
The portfolio helps organize your artwork in a presentable way.
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