What does it take to create good graphic design?

An understanding of the basic principles of graphic design.
What is the difference between elements and principles?
Elements are the actual things added to the design. Principles tell us how we should organize the elements on the screen.
Name the six (6) elements of design.

Line-

Shape/form-

Space-

Texture-

Value-

Color-

What can lines aid in, when alone or combined with  other lines or shapes?The readability appearance and message of a design.

Which lines suggest a feeling of rest? Why do you think?
Horizontal lines. The are at rest.
Vertical lines communicate a feeling of what? Why do you think?
Loftiness
What lines suggest a feeling of movement? Why do you think?
Diagonal lines/.
Soft, shallow curved lines suggest what? Why do you think?
Comfort, safety, relaxation
These lines suggest confusion and turbulence? Why do you think?
Curved.

What element defines a specific area of space?

What is the difference between two dimensional shapes and three dimensional shapes?

Describe the difference between geometric shapes and organic shapes?

What are abstract shapes?

Which basic shape projects an attitude of honesty or equality?

What do triangles suggest?

Circles convey feelings of what?

Describe positive space and negative space?

What is texture?

Incorporating texture into a design can help do what?

What is value?

What is another name for value?

What can the element of color do when incorporated into a design?

What is OSHA? What do the letters stand for? Occupational Safety and Health Administration: OSHA makes sure that every ma and women has a safe work environment. 

How can graphic designers effectively communicate? In your own words, explain the communication process.

A graphic designer has to be creative, and they have to communicate to a very large group of people. They also need to break language barriers to get points across.

Understanding the history, culture and movements of fine and graphic arts will make you a better producer of visual messages. Why? You will know how to better communicate an idea while still depicting what the client wants. You will know what worked in graphic design, and also what didn't work, so you will be able to loosely base your projects around that so you do not fail.

Why did you take this class? I took this class so I would become better at using Adobe Photoshop, so I could improve my photography.

What are your goals for this class? I want to be able to create art that is appealing to the eye, and to improve the overall quality of my edited photography.