Post #10

Compare and contrast vector graphics and pixel images. 
A. Vector graphics are the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygons. Pixel images are images made up of the smallest controllable element of a picture represented on the screen. 

What resolution is necessary to print raster images?

A. 300 dpi are necessary to print raster images.

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

A. 72 dpi are necessary to display raster images on the internet.

Post #9

Who is Steve Jobs?

A. Steve Jobs was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. He was the man that created Apple.

What company was he CEO for many years?
A. He was the CEO of Apple Inc. for many years.

What did he do for the computer industry?
A. Steve Jobs made the Macintosh computer and completely transformed the electronic industry.

How did this man impact the graphic design industry?
A. He impacted the graphic design industry by allowing people to create designs on their own computers.

Post #8

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

A. Designers must pay close attention to how color is utilized within a composition because they need to make sure that the colors blend well. The colors need to be visually pleasing to the eye in order to please the consumer.

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

A. The color wheel is important for graphic designers because it allows them to use a wide range of colors for their design. Without the color wheel, graphic designers would only be able to use black and white. 

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.

A. 

This design displays neutral colors with the orange and grey. They aren't bright or popping colors, which makes a subtly and calm logo design.

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

A. The eye sees the reflected light of a color off of an object. Objects reflect the light that is seen by the human eye.

Post #7

Describe white light? 
A. White light is all the colors of light combined in the visible light spectrum. 

How do we see color if objects "have no color of their own"? 
A. Light reflects the color we see and absorbs all the other six colors.

What seven colors result when white light is refracted through a prism? 
A. Red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo, blue, and violet

Describe hue? 
A. Hue is what we use to describe a specific color; it is the color's name./

What happens with white? 
A.  White provides a tint for a color to make it brighter.

What happens with black?
A. Blacks provides a shadow for a color to make it seem darker.

How color is perceived depends on what?
A.  Cone cells

What is a color wheel? 
A. It is a colored circle with different sections used to show the relation between colors.

What are primary colors? Name them? 
A. Primary colors are colors that cannot be blended, and are used to make other colors. The primary colors are red, yellow, and red.

What are secondary colors? Name them? 
A. Secondary colors are colors obtained by mixing primary colors. The secondary colors are purple, orange, and green.

What are tertiary colors? Name them? 
A. Tertiary colors are colors made by mixing a primary and secondary color. The tertiary colors are red-orange, yellow-orange, yellow-green, blue-green, blue-violet, and red-violet.

What are neutral colors? How can they be created? 
A. Neutral colors are colors that don't usually show up on the color wheel. They can be created  by blending all 3 primary colors, or by blending complementary colors.

How can a neutral color help a design?
A. A neutral color can help a design by balancing out other colors.
What are complementary colors? Name them? 
A. Complementary colors are colors which cancel each other when combined. Examples would be red and green, or blue and orange.

What is color value? 
A. It is the dark and light of the color.

What is a shade? 
A. It refers how dark a color is.

What is a tint?
A. A tint is a shade or variety of color.

What is saturation/intensity?
A. Saturation is the state or process that occurs when no more of something can be absorbed, combined with, or added. Intensity is the measurable amount of a property, such as force, brightness, or a magnetic field.

What happens when you mix complementary colors together? 
A. You get a tertiary color.

What is a color scheme? 
A. It is a combination or arrangement of colors.

Describe a monochromatic color scheme? 
A. The colors go well with one another and provide a soothing effect.

Describe an analogous color scheme? 
A. They are colors next to each other on the color wheel. The colors are similar.

Describe a complementary color scheme?
A. They are colors opposite each other on the color wheel.

Describe a split-complementary color scheme? 
A. It is a variation of the complementary color scheme.

Describe a triadic color scheme? 
A. It is colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel; tend to be vibrant.

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

Describe the psychology of a warm color scheme?
A. Warm colors can increase metabolism, blood pressure, and make people feel warm and cheerful.

What colors are considered to be cool colors? 
A. Blue, green, purple

Describe the psychology of a cool color scheme?
A. Cool colors can make people feel relaxed and calmed. It is also a very clean color.

Why is important to consider which colors are being used within a design?
A. It is important so that the colors can bring out the meaning within the design. Something more fierce with a warmer color and something calming with a  cool color.