Digital art term 3 exam

Digital art is

Art that uses computer technology in its creation

Technology is

the practical application of knowledge especially in a particular area

What is fine art?

Art is created for its aesthetic value, with its beauty, emotional impact, and technical skill intended to be appreciated

Graphic Design

stems from the need to design or communicate a pre-existing message

What does digital art use in its creation?

Computer technology

What is the graphic designer’s primary intention?

To communicate a pre-existing message and motivate action in their audience

What is the fine artist's intention?

Provoke through and appreciate technical skills.

Is fine art or graphic design open to interpretation?

fine art

Examples of graphic design

billboard advertisements, logos, infographics

Fine art cannot be created using digital methods

False

Graphic design is for others

True

Fine art typically just has one meaning

False

Good design can be successful without being to someone’s personal taste

True

It is always easy to determine whether a work is graphic design or fine art

false

One reason for creating fine art is to provoke thoughts

True

Taste v. Opinion and provide an example

taste is personal preference and opinion is a skill or technique based analysis

Text Keyboard Shortcut

T

Lock Keyboard Shortcut

Command 2

Selection Keyboard Shortcut

V

Direct Selection Keyboard Shortcut

A

Shape Keyboard Shortcut

M

Gradient Keyboard Shortcut

G

Eyedropper Keyboard Shortcut

I

Pen Keyboard Shortcut

P

What is the keyboard shortcut to group objects?

Command G

What is the keyboard shortcut to lock a layer?

Command 2

Types of gradients

Radial, linear, freeform

What does the direct selection tool do?

Move anchor points; cannot rotate

What key do you hold down to maintain proportions while resizing?

Shift

What are the corners of shapes called?

Anchor points

How to access the layers panel?

window>layers

What does the lock icon do in the layers panel?

Lock the layer

What does the eye icon do in the layers panel?

Show or hide layer

What does the blue square do in the layers panel?

Show what layers are selected

When did Minimalist Art Develop?

1950s

When did Minimalist Art reach its peak?

1960s

What was minimalism a reaction to

abstract expressionism

Essentials Classic is an example of a

workspace

How to create a square or circle

hold shift while making the shape

What tool is used to extend anchor points?

Direct select

What are the different ways to order objects

Object>Arrange, in the layers panel, or command brackets [ ]

4 characteristics of minimalist art

repetition, hard-edge, monochromatic color pallet, not expressive

What is a logo?

a graphic representation or symbol of a company name

What is a logo’s purpose?

To be easily recognizable

What are the types of logos?

Lettermark, wordmark, pictorial mark, mascot, abstract mark, emblem, combination mark

Lettermark

typography-based logo that’s comprised of a few letters, usually a company’s initials

Wordmark

a font based logo that focuses on a business’s name alone

Pictorial Mark

icon or graphic based design

Abstract Mark

geometric forms that are not an identifiable image

Mascot

an illustrated character

Combination Mark

wordmark or lettermark and a pictorial, abstract mark or mascot

Emblem

font inside a symbol or icon; seals or crests

How to add mesh to text/envelope distort

V select, object>expand, object>envelope distort>warp with mesh (command option m)

How to do puppet warp?

V select text, press e, switch tool to puppet warp, move pins to distort