Essential Question


#1 Why is it important to identify safety issues and to safely operate equipment utilized in the classroom?
Becuase otherwise you or the computer could be hurt/damaged.
#2 How do interpersonal and employability skills effect both your every day life and your future?
These skills make it easier to funtion in school and in the work world.
#3 What is graphic design and why is it important to communicate visually?
Graphic design is when graphics such as text, pictures, shapes, lines, texteures, etc. are used to communicate a message visually. It is important becuase it helps people learn, gives people something to look, sells a product/service, etc. the possibilites go on.
#4 What are the elements of design, and how are they incorporated into a design?
The elements of a design are the components of shape, texture, line, and so on that make up a design.
#5 What is a vector-based design and how is it created?
Avector based design is a design that is created without the use of pixels. This gives the design the ability to be enlarged or shrunk with no effect on the quility.
#6 How is color used effectively in a graphic design?
it is used to draw in the appropriate audience. aka neon for small children and more somber colors for adults.
#7 What is a raster-based image and how is it created?
it is an image made up of points and it is created in photoshop. 
#8 How does the manipulation of size and resolution effect digital images?
it can increase or decrease file size.
#9 What is the function of type within a design?
it can add to the design, help get across a message, and be used in interpative ways to create an interesting design for the audience.
#10 How do designers use a page layout program?  
they use it to organize the design and get their ideas down.
#11 What steps does a designer take to design a page layout from concept to final product?
they research, brainstorm, sketch, execute, and critique and revise
#12 What are the key developments in the history of visual communication? How did these developments shape our industry?
The key developments are the formation of a written language. Then later the creation of photography and type. These developments helped communication. Written language helped people keep track of things and type and the internet allowed people to share things on a global level. Photography helped capture moments in time and led to the development of motion picture.  
#13 What careers are available within the field of graphic design?
Production artist, art director, creative director, illustrator, web designer, package designer, comic book artist, graphic designer, publication designer, storyboard artist, portrait photographer, computer animator, documentary photographer, advertising photographer, editorial photographer, fashion photographer, photo journalist, sport photographer, copywriter, and freelance.  
#14 What professional organizations are associated with the industry? 
AIGA, SPD, PIAG, PPA, APA, NAPP, NPPA, and GAG