1. E-mail.
 

Establish e-mail contact with your instructor.

1. Creat a new e-mail messag using the following title:

101-(YourLastName), (YourFirstName) Example: 101-Smith, John

2. In the message area, write a brief paragraph that explains why you are here in graphic design program.

3. Send the mail to your instructor.
 
 

2. Research Principles of Design.
 

Research examples of design indusrty work to recognize how the Principles of Design are applied.

1. Use design periodicals in the SFCC library, including Communication Arts, Print, Graphis, and any design annuals.
You may also research full pge ads in consumer and/or trade magazines.

2. In your research, choose examples which, in your mind, clearly demonstrate a design principle.
Choose one different example for each of the following:

• Emphasis
• Unity
• Symmetrical Balance
• Asymmetrical Balance
• Rhythm

3. Label each example with your name and the design principle demonstrated.

4. Bring your examples to the next class meeting for discussion.

3. Use the elements of design to communicate a message.
 

Use adjectives to help choose specific qualities of design elements

1. Write a list of adjective which accurately describe you: your attitude, personality, the kind of person you are.
This list should represent the things you wish to communicate visually in your personal information sheet.

2. Choose one of the adjectives from your list as your message for this exercise..

3. Consider what qualities design elements should have to clearly communicate your message.

4. Answer the following questions:

To clearly communicate this message:

• what quality of line should be used?
• what quality of shape should be used?
• what type of balance should be used?
• What colors should be used?
• What kind of texture should be used?
• What value range should be used?

5. Bring your answers to the next class meeting for discussion.