DRAWING
Define the term drawing
A drawing is an image in which the main element is line
What is the main function of Graphic design?
The main function of graphic design is to convey a message in a striking manner
Define the term perspective
Perspective is a way of showing distance and depth in a drawing or painting
What is packaging?
Packaging is the science and art of enclosing& protecting products for distribution, storage, sale and use.
List 4 requirements of an event poster
An event poster must have the following
1-date of the event
2-Name of the event
3-Venue of the event
4-Time of the event
What is portrat drawing?
This is the capturing of the likeness of a person
What is a symbol?
A symbol stand for or represents an idea
What is meant by the 'vanishing point'?
This is an optical illusion, the place where objects appear to meet or disapear in the pictiure
What is the primary purpose of packaging?
To protect and contain the product
What is the purpose of a General message poster?
It gives short messages or information for example warnings such as: STOP CHILDREN CROSSING, DONT DRINK AND DRIVE etc.
What is a still-life composition?
This is the drawing or pianting of in-animate objects
What is a sign?
A sign is any mark used to point out or represent something.
Where is the vanishing point usually located?
Somewhere on the horizon line
What is the secondary purpose of packaging?
The secondary function is for promoting/ advertising the product or service, by means of beautification.
A pure advertising poster promotes a product or service
List three shading techniques
Hatching, cross-hatching, pointillisism, blending
Define the term logo
A Logo is an emblem or symbol that stands on its own without using letters or words.
What are the three views that we can see in perspective?
Birds eye view, normal view and worm's eye view
What is a label?
A label is a source of information for the product
What does 'alpha & beta' mean?
Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet and Beta is the second letter
List two drawing media
charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, pastels, crayons
What does a logotype have?
Symbol and words or words only
In order to make objects appear in the distance how should we draw them?
Smaller
List three things that are usually on a label
1-the net weight of the product
2-The nutrition facts
3- warnings
4-amount per serving
State two things that a poster is supposed to do
1-seduce
2-Convince
3-Give information