Second lecture - المحاضرة الثانية

feb 22nd, 2017

In this lecture we studied 3 important subject in Graphic Design

First: Design Thinking

It is a design methology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems.

Second: Layout And Folds

Space, balance And Hierarcky

Space:

Define Space: 

Passive - Active.

Define White space: 

Recessive - Dominant.

Define Balance: 

Symmetrical - Asymmetrical - Noise.

Hierarchy:

Grouping - Color - Commonality - Orientation - Scale

Folds:

Mountain&Valley - Throw outs - Gatefold - French Fold - Concertina fold - Roll fold.

Third: Anatomy of Typography

Typography is the arrangement of any written material

There are tow main categories of type:

Serif - Sans Seif

Anatomy of typography:

Point Size - The mean line - The cap line - The X-high - Typeface - Font - Leading - Kerning - Tracking - Lowercase letters - Uppercase letters - Small caps - Ligature - Consistency - Hierarchy - Alignment - Guidelines - The grid.

Finally
We did 3 exercises

First:
1- I used A4 white paper
2- I did the Grid System
3- I used the grid to do the Symmetrical Layout
4- I styled the type which has more than one size

Second:
In another paper I've tried the Alternative Grid

Third:
1- I used the same Grid System as I used in the first exercise
2- I've designed a schedule

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what I've learned from this lecture is that when I want to design anything there are some roles which I've already used,
such as: The Anatomy Of Typography and it's kinds and the spaces between the types, I've also learned a lot from Layout and Fold and Hierachy which is very affected my designs.