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Design 2
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Art/Design
11th Grade
10/08/2008

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Sequence
Definition
Arrangement of elements using repetition to promote eye movement in logical order.
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Rough
Definition
Actual size pencil drawn sketch that shows an idea of a possible ways to combine various elements such as line shape etc...
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Rule or stroke
(graphic element)
Definition
Line used for graphic affect.
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thumbnail
Definition
A small, quickly drawn sketch that shows possible ways to combine elements of a printed piece. Always drwn with a no.2 pencil.
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tint
Definition
Area of an image printed with dots so ink coverage is less then 100%.
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align
Definition
To arrange elements so they line up with other elements.
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white space
(design principle
Definition
Part of the page or design that is not occupied by graphic elements.
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elements
Definition
Each individual part of the design.
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Alley
Definition
Space between two columns of text.
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Comp or Comprehensive
Definition
Layout that looks like the final piece.
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Pantone Matching System
PMS
Definition
A method of specifying spot color by numbered color samples available in swatchbooks.
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bleed
Definition
Image that extends past the trim marks on the page.
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line art
Definition
High contrast art, on white paper used on pieces such as silk screening, phone books, ads in the back of magazines...
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continuous tone
Definition
when talking about raster images what are we referring to?
Term
billboards with photos
packaging with photos
magazines
brochures
advertising
Definition
Give some examples where we would find continuous tone art.
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Line art
Definition
When we are using Illustrator we refer to our art as Vector, What is another name for vector art?
Term
phone book
silk screen art
back of magazines
magnets with solid art
Definition
Give some where you would find examples of line art.
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gutter
Definition
Space where two pages meet at the binding.
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balance
Definition
Proper placement of element by weight
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Unity
Definition
Using similar images, color, shapes, line, font. Creating The correct balance of composition or color that produces a harmonious effect.
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Optical Center
Definition
Point slightly above of the mathmatical center.
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Rough
Definition
Actual size pencil drawn sketch that shows an idea of a possible ways to combine various elements such as line shape etc...
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Analogous
Definition
Adjacent to each other on the color wheel. They all have one hue in common so things can’t get too wild.
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Complimentary
Definition
This scheme uses colors that are opposite on the color wheel. These colors are as far apart (hue wise) as colors can be so there is ample potential for conflict. Oddly, though, they actually can compliment each other
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Proportion
Definition
The ancient Greeks concluded that there was one shape, called the “Golden Rectangle.” The size relationship of one part of the design to the other parts.
Term
Thumbnail
Rough
Comprehensive
Definition
In order name three steps in the graphic design process.
Term
margin
Definition
Keeps your text and graphics evenly aligned and evenly spaced from the edge of the page. It is the space that surrounds or frames your page.
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trim marks
Definition
Small lines outside your page that show the cutter where the page will be trimmed. They appear on the pasteboard and never touch the page itself.
Term
CMYK
Definition
Subtractive color pigment theory known as Process color. Primary colors of ink, along with black. Used in the printing industry.
Term
cyan
magenta
yellow
Black
Definition
What does CMYK stand for?
Term
So it is not confused with blue
Definition
Why is K black?
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RGB
Definition
Additive Color, light theory. Three primary colors are used and mixed by the eye to produce the range of colors you see on your computer & TV screen.
Term
Heading
Sub heading
Copy
Photos, art
Logo
Definition
Name the 4 components or design elements of printed communication.
Term
Action
Definition
When designing most print communication pieces, what is probably just as important as the name of the company?
Term
magazines
books
brochures
newsprint
calendars
Definition
Name 5 types of publication design
Term
attract attention
easy to read
hierarchy orderly flow
lasting impression
appropriate technology
Definition
Name functions of your design
Term
Define the problem
(who, what, when, where, why and how)

Gather information

Find solutions

Evaluate and refine solutions

Present solutions
Definition
Steps in the design process
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