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    This document is a study guide for a graphic design midterm covering topics like the definition of graphic design, elements and principles of art, typography programs, logo design, vector graphics, gradients, tools in Adobe Illustrator, kerning in typography, targeting demographics for patterns, differences between bombing and burning in graffiti, whether graffiti is art or crime, creating an avatar and font, and identifying tools. Students are to answer fill in the blank and true/false questions, describe elements and principles in posters, compare typography programs, draw a logo, discuss Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques, and label tools on a panel.

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    This document is a study guide for a graphic design midterm covering topics like the definition of graphic design, elements and principles of art, typography programs, logo design, vector graphics, gradients, tools in Adobe Illustrator, kerning in typography, targeting demographics for patterns, differences between bombing and burning in graffiti, whether graffiti is art or crime, creating an avatar and font, and identifying tools. Students are to answer fill in the blank and true/false questions, describe elements and principles in posters, compare typography programs, draw a logo, discuss Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques, and label tools on a panel.

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    This document is a study guide for a graphic design midterm covering topics like the definition of graphic design, elements and principles of art, typography programs, logo design, vector graphics, gradients, tools in Adobe Illustrator, kerning in typography, targeting demographics for patterns, differences between bombing and burning in graffiti, whether graffiti is art or crime, creating an avatar and font, and identifying tools. Students are to answer fill in the blank and true/false questions, describe elements and principles in posters, compare typography programs, draw a logo, discuss Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques, and label tools on a panel.

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    Name ___________________________________ Date__________ Hour ___________

    Graphic Design 1

    Mid Term Study Guide

    1st Trimester 2015

    Answer questions 1-5 in complete sentences.


    1. What is Graphic Design?

    2. Content + _______________ + _______________= ___________________

    3. What are 2 Elements of Art? Give a brief description of each.

    4. What are 2 Principles of Art? Give a brief description of each.

    5. What element and principle of art are present in the typography poster on the
    board? Describe them in detail how each are present.

    Please correctly circle T or F for each true and false statement.


    6. T F Graphic Design requires problem solving.
    7.

    T F Everything that is made by nature is designed by someone.

    8.

    T F We read from left to right.

    9. T F Vertical and horizontal are the same.


    10. T F Pattern is the arrangement of repetition.
    11. T F Form follows function.
    12. T F Literal and suggestive are the same.

    Answer questions 13-20 in complete sentences or follow the directions.


    13. Which of the typography programs did you like the best: graffiticreator.net,
    cooltext.com, flamingtext.com or graphicsprings.com? Why?

    14. Draw a LOGO for a business card. Use the following to complete this task: drop
    shadow, gradient, and the elements and principles (line, shape, etc.).

    15. What type of graphic images are created in Adobe Illustrator? What is the
    advantage of this type of image?

    16. What is a gradient? How many colors can be in a gradient? What are the houseshaped icons in the gradient panel called?

    17. In Illustrator what tool do you use to color a section of your drawing? If you are
    unable to do this, what should you do in the Object Panel to help you achieve
    this?

    18. By adding text or type to your design you implement different Typography
    concepts, what is the main point of using kerning?

    19. Who was your client for your Pattern? Name 3 demographics and the details
    that would tell me this.

    20. What is the difference between bombing and burning in the world of
    Graffiti?

    21. In your opinion is Graffiti a crime or art? Why?

    22. What tool did you use to draw and paint your Geometric Avatar?

    23. In Helvetica, what important aspect or concept did you learn about typography?
    Explain in 2 or more sentences.

    24. In Journal #10 you will need to create a Font. What will be your font name and
    what will it represent?

    25- 30. Label the tools A-F as indicated in the box below.
    Label the type of tool designated by the letters A-E
    on the panel.
    A. (25)_____________________________
    B. (26)______________________________
    C. (27)______________________________
    D. (28)______________________________
    E. (29)______________________________
    F. (30)______________________________
    Extra Credit.
    G. ______________________________
    H. ______________________________

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