Christian H.
West House
Topic: Digital Art (Graphic Design)
Essential Question: What is most important for an artist to be successful in the field of graphic designing.

Friday, October 22, 2010

EQ

Essential Question: What is most important for an artist to be successful in the field of graphic designing.


(1) Define possible terms in your EQ (e.g. successful, effective) 
Important- something marked with meaning or having a significant meaning to it.
Artist- one who performs and practices auditory, visual, or any sensual creative art.
Successful- someone who has constant favorable outcomes.
Field- an area of subject or profession.
Graphic designing- a form of art or profession using elements (pictures, data) to present information that is aesthetically pleasing.

(2) So far based on your research, what are possible answers to your EQ? 
Some possible answers so far would be creativity, patients, and knowledge of using the program.
For creativity, a mind with many thoughts and ideas for designs are needed if you are to please your clients or employer. Patients is required because some pieces of work require a lot of work until completion and dedication. Knowledge of know how to use your tools if a big one because they wont be able to even start their piece.


(3) What has been your most important printed source and why?
The most important piece of text I have is a book called The Fundamentals of Digital Art. It covers many different aspects of graphic designing and digital in general. It goes over influential work, the history, and technologies involved in digital artistry. 

Thursday, October 7, 2010

*The independent component is an opportunity for you top select a direction and create your own component. Each component must demonstrate 30 hours of work. There are two components. Please remember to review the contract. 

Independent Component 1:

1) Discuss possible ideas yew have to complete this requirement?
My first idea is to take a class up at Mt. Sac. Winter semester applications dont start until the 15th. My second plan would be just to sit on my computer and do designs on photoshop. But I plan to do both at the same time, got to school, and go on my computer and practice.2) How will these idea(s) help answer your EQ? 
Since I dont have an EQ at the moment (still working on it), going to a graphic designer class and practicing it at home would cover any EQ I come up with.