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Halloween Poster

For this project i used a dark background with orange text to create contrast so the shapes stood out, the same with the dark bats on the light gradient background. I aligned the trees and gravestones along the "ground" so there were no floating stones or trees. I grouped the bats and the tombstones int the same general area to create proximity.

Halloween Text

With this tutorial i learned how to create and manipulate graphics styles, as well as how to use the transform tool and effects. I also improved my problem solving skills because I encountered a lot of strange issues that took a while to figure out.

Water Pollution Add

I used a neutral brown and solid black to add contrast and draw attention to the text. I used the same font for the text i emphasized, and a different text for the things that are less important. I aligned most of the text to the left and kept a general box like shape for the text. I grouped all the text and straight lines together and the rounder shapes like the water drop in different proximity to create better flow and alignment.

Woof

The easiest step was creating the basic text shape; warping the W and making the paws with the ellipse tool. The hardest part was creating the fur and getting the strokes to look right, along with figuring out which colors look best overall.

Lyric Typography

I broke up the lyrics and organized them according to the emphasis used in the song- the words night, silhouette, sweet, and violet were heavily emphasized. To further emphasize the words, i created effects and shape to bring out the meaning. I added a gradient to the word night to make it seem like it was in the dark or shadows. The tapered lines leading into the word silhouette draw attention to it. The word sweet is also emphasized in the song, i created this emphasis with the lines underneath. The word violet is sung in a broken manner, so i spaced the letters further apart to convey this. I used the color purple because the text says the color, and it creates an eerie and mysterious feeling that appears through the song. I made the text white on a black background to emphasize that it takes place at night with the moon shining.
Link to source page: http://www.steampoweredgiraffe.com/suspenderlyrics.html

Color Theory Worksheet

Please read the materials listed below and answer the following questions:

• Color Theory Intro: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/index.php
• Color Wheel: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/color-wheel.php
• Color Combinations: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/color-combos.php
• Tints, Shades & Neutrals: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/tints_shades_neutrals.php
• Emotional Content: http://www.nhsdesigns.com/graphic/color/emotional-content.php
• Color Meaning: http://www.color-wheel-pro.com/color-meaning.html
• Color Physiology:  http://www.webdesign.org/web-design-basics/color-theory/color-psychology-quick-reference-cards.13826.html

Please type out answers in complete sentences.  You may paraphrase.  Please do NOT copy and paste definitions. 

1. Define hue:  distinguishes one color from another
2. Define value:  the lightness or darkness of a color
3. Define saturation: the brightness of a color
4. How many colors are available on our computers?  millions
5. Define secondary color:  two primaries mixes together
6. Define tertiary color:  a primary plus a nearby secondary
7. Define complementary colors:  colors that sit on opposite sides of the color wheel
8. What are the primary colors in Photoshop?  Red, green, and blue
9. What are the secondary colors in Photoshop?  Cyan, magenta, and yellow
10. Define subtractive color model:  based on how inks mix together to create black
11. Define additive color model:  based on the way light mixes on a computer screen to where when you mix colors it creates white
12. Is RGB additive or subtractive? additive
13. Is CMYK additive or subtractive?  subtractive
14. What is the RGB color model used for? Computer screens
15. What is the CMYK color model used for?  Prints using ink
16. Define analogous colors: colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel
17. Define tint: when white is mixed with a pure color
18. Define shade:  when black is mixed with a pure  color
19. Define neutral: combination of complementary colors
20. What can be said in general about warm colors? They tend to jump out and are prominent
21. What can be said in general about cool colors?  Tend to recede
22. What color is associated with stability? blue
23. What color symbolizes royalty? purple
24. What is the color of cleanliness? white
25. What color symbolizes freshness? yellow
26. Which colors are associated with joy? yellow
27. What color symbolizes passion and danger?  red
28. Dark red is associated with: vigor, willpower, rage, courage
29. Reddish-brown is associated with: harvest and fall
30. Dark orange is associated with: deceit and distrust
31. Gold is associated with: prestige, wisdom and wealth
32. Yellow is associated with: joy, happiness, and energy
33. Dark green is associated with:  ambition, greed, and jealousy
34. Olive green is associated with: peace
35. Light blue is associated with: health, healing, tranquility and softness
36.  Dark purple is associated with: gloom and frustration
37. Why is the use of color important in graphic Design? Graphic design is about conveying a message or feeling, and the color itself brings forth strong feelings, so using the right colors can make a message much more meaningful and effective.