Intro to graphic design
Layers
Vector object positioned in front
Leading
Vertical distance separating each line of type
Raster/bitmap graphics
Real photograph (pixel based)
RGB
Red green blue
Intellectual property
Right associated with the creation of ideas in a tangible format
Serif
Roman is the type of classification- they are little "feet" on your font
Kerning
Space between a pair of characters
Bezier Curve
Anchor, handle, path
Symmetrical
Balance on both sides of an image
Subject matter expert
CAREER content of the project
Pragrammer
CAREER develops and operates the software
Graphic artist
CAREER look and feel
Project manager
CAREER makes assignments and deadlines for team
RGB
Color mode for electronic screens
Vector graphics
Illustrated, cartoon
Vector
Image type that is created by using drawing tools, anchor points and handles
Images that photographer can legally use
Images they captured themselves
Asymmetrical
Imbalance of content on image
Negative space
The area in a doc where no texts or graphics appear
Resolution
The higher the resolution the better- measured In pixels per inch
Stroke
The outside color outlining your type
Sans serif
Without serif
Direct selection tool
Activates individual anchor points
Photoshop
Allows you to edit the pixels of an image
Command c
Copy
Public domain
Creative work with no exclusive rights
Command x
Cut
CMYK
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
Typography
Describes the art of using fonts and font styles to make professional looking publications
Scanner or camera
Devices used to capture a paper original
History panel
Fastest way to go back several commands
.ai or .eps
File format for vector graphics EPS graphic
TIF JPG
File format used to save raster/bitmap image
Fair use
Guidelines that allow a student to use copyrighted material for educational purposes
Shift
Key used to constrain proportions when resizing
Text/content allignment
Left, center, right, justified
Selecting raster images
Marquee, lasso, quick selection, magic wand
Color modes
Monochromatic, analogous, complementary
Source citation
Must be used in a publication after obtaining the right to use a graphic or item found found on the internet
Line, shape, texture, form
Name 4 elements of design
Flow, unity, rhythm, balance
Name 4 principles of design
Copyright
Original creations such as copyrights, trademarks, and patents
Command Z
Paste
Command v
Paste
Contrast
Principle of design indicated by use of light and dark shades in a layout
Hue saturation and value
The three properties of color
Points
The unit used to measure fonts/type
Pixel
Tiniest element of an image
Foreground color
Tool that will show you the color applied when using brush
Crop tool
Used to remove unwanted edges
