1. Graphic Design#1 (due today)
1. Define ‘Graphics’ based on a modern description including
computers, software, and media. Try the web site
http://www.aiga.org/guide-whatisgraphicdesign. Put the
definition in your own words.
o Include; definition (first section), and the difference
between image and type based design.
Graphic design is way of communicating with people through technology
to tell people what is going on with certain things.
“Graphic design is a creative process that combines art and technology to
communicate ideas. The designer works with a variety of communication tools in
order to convey a message from a client to a particular audience.”
2. Write a list of the top 5-10 things to make good graphic design
principles. Do not give more than 10. Look at more than one
site.
Proximity
Alignment
Contrast
Typography
Repetition
List any software you currently use related to graphics.
(Complete the table below)
Photoshop and paint
3.
a. Beside each rank your ability with a capital ‘X’ in
the correct column either beginner, moderate
user or advanced.
Graphics Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Application
Photoshop x
Fireworks x
Paint x
Illustrator x

2. In-Design x
Flash x