Graphic Design Principles
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The document discusses graphic design principles for web-based instruction. It defines graphic design as combining text, graphics, and page layout to convey a message effectively via visual means. Some key principles mentioned are readability, function, form, message, and audience. The document encourages keeping these in mind when creating web or print media.
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Graphic Design Principles
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- 3. WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN? Graphic Design? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bullseyelogo.jpg
- 4. KEEP IN MIND... Graphic design enhances transfer of knowledge. http://www.flickr.com/photos/83385870@N0 0/218151333/sizes/z/ by sublicious on flickr
- 5. KEEP IN MIND... Graphic Design combines Text - Typography Graphics – Visual Arts Page Layout to produce the final project.
- 6. GRAPHIC DESIGN PRINCIPLES Graphic Design Wikibook http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gems_and_Rhapsodies_front_cover.png
- 7. KEEP IN MIND... Readability is enhanced by improving the visual presentation of text. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sitarastarlight/3942307847/sizes/o/ by ~*~Sitara~*~ on flickr
- 8. AS A GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ONE PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITY WE HAVE IS T O C O N V E Y A M E S S A G E E F F E C T I V EL Y V I A V I S U A L M E A N S . 25 Inspiring & Creative http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pep_Boys_Logo.jpg Print Ads
- 9. KEEP IN MIND... Function Form Message Audience when creating web or print media... http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonywoods/2648481350/sizes/m/ by Anthony Woods at flickr
- 10. Get Ready to Create with Text, Visual Graphics & Layout! http://www.flickr.com/photos/29671464@N02/2828031761/sizes/o/ mlangsam2004By
Editor's Notes
- Learn aboutGraphic Design & its Main Principles to create web or print media that is:Easy-to-readyMessage-tellingVisually Pleasing!
- Graphic Design in the 21st Century is more than just “paper and pencil”!
- In your own words, what is the meaning of Graphic Design?What are some of the end products of graphic design?
- Web & Print media is everywhere!WebpagesDigital Video ProductionsPodcastsBillboardsMagazines, Newspapers, BooksBrochures, Mailings, Pamphlets, Bag Stuffers, NewslettersAdvertisementsLogos, SymbolsStationary, Business CardsCataloguesSigns, Comics, Product Packaging, CD Covers, CollagesScreen Printing on T-shirts
- Go online and look for an advertisement that combines Text (typography), Graphics (visual arts), and a neat layout that adds to the message and appeals to the audience (You!).When you find the ad:Right-click the pictureCopy the picturePaste in a blank MS Word documentResize the ad so it takes up a good amount of space on the document (remember not to compromise quality of the picture)Print and go up to printer to get your advertisementWrite your first and last name on the printout
- Read the following parts of this wiki book:Discipline – Graphics – Know the difference between RGB and CMYK colorDiscipline – Type – How can you make text (type) artistic?Theory – Form and Function - Know the difference between Form & FunctionTheory – Principles of Design – Read through the 13 (superstitious???) principles of Graphic Design – Know three of these principles and what they mean that you notice in your printed advertisement.
- Look at your advertisement that you printed.Describe what makes the type on the advertisement readable and appealing. Use the principle terminology you read about on the last slide in the Principles of Design page of the Graphic Design wikibook (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Graphic_Design/Principles_of_Design).
- Take a look at these Inspiring and Creative Print Ads!
- Look at your advertisement that you printed. Describe the:FormFunctionAudienceMessageof your advertisement.
- Get ready to create works of art with media!