TGJ20
course description
Graphics
In this unit we studied all kinds of different graphic, and methods of graphic communication. We studied the composition of magazine covers, and the composition of photos. We also learned extensively about photography, and the features of a camera. We've also learned quite a bit in photo manipulation by using photoshop to alter photos we've taken. we spent a fair portion of the unit on typography too. Lastly we studied photo editing.
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Typography
In this class we defined typography as a technique used to make type more interesting to read, and learn from.There were six primary techniques used to create typography in this class.
1.)Texture: Using two different fonts next to each other, so that they contrast.
2.)Shape: Having the type/words form a shape.
3.)Tone: Using bold, or non-bold text.
4.)Size: Using a larger font size for some words would attract more attention to those words.
5.)Direction: By having font going in two or more directions, it makes you focus on the text more.
6.)Colour: using different colours allows certain words to contrast greatly from the rest.
We also learned the different classifications of fonts. the 4 main types are serif, sans serif, script, and decorative.
Script: fonts that look like handwriting, usually cursive or fancy handwriting.
Serif: fonts that contain flares on the letters.
Sans-serif: fonts that don't contain flares.
Decorative: any font that doesn't fall into any other category.
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Photography
In this unit we talked about the three manual modes of a camera, various automatic modes, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Manual Modes
the three main manual modes were:
1.) aperture priority: you can control aperture but shutter speed is automatic.
2.)Shutter priority: you can control shutter speed but aperture is automatic.
3.) Fully manual mode: you can control every feature but this mode is difficult to use.
Aperture
the aperture of a camera acts like the pupil, it decides how much light gets let in. In dark conditions you want a large aperture(but small f number), in bright conditions you want a small aperture( but large f number).
Shutter Speed
shutter speed controls how long light is allowed to pass through the lens. You want to use a fast shutter to catch fast moving objects without a blur,and you need a slow shutter speed to capture dark and or far away objects. If you have anything more than a half second shutter, you will need a tripod to avoid creating a blur.
ISO
ISO is the camera's light sensitivity. In low light
conditions you want a high ISO, and a low ISO in bright conditions. We normally use an ISO of 200.
Photo Editing
One of the last things we did was photo editing. We learned how to use layers, and changing the order of the layers. we learned how to create a photomask, whichis an area of space where one layer is erased so you can see the layer behind it. We studied how to extract an object/subject from an image and then insert it into a new photo.