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Homework 1: Free Hand Sketching

Using your knowledge of freehand sketching, sketch an object in your homeThat is used to store items.

Try to keep your item in proportion.

Once finished pencil render your object to show light and shade.

1 2 3 Comment

Construction

ProportionRendering

Overall


Homework 2: Colour Theory1 What is a tertiary colour? 22 Name the six tertiary colours. 63 Briefly explain what is meant by the term Tone. 24 Explain the difference between Tint and Shade. 25 Briefly explain why colour choice is so important. 2

6 Complete the following. Blue + Yellow = ______________________ 1 Red + Yellow = _______________________ 1 Red + Blue = _______________________ 1

What are the resulting colours categorised as? 1

7 Green, blue/green and blue are colours found on the colour wheel. What can a group of such related colours be called? 2

8 Different colours portray different moods. For the colours listed below, write down against each, one possible mood it creates. Black _____________________________________ Red ______________________________________ Yellow ____________________________________ 3

9 What is meant by the term receding colour? 210 What is meant by the term advancing colour? 211 An interior designer used standard colour theory for the colour scheme in a new toy store. Copy and complete the following table

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Total Marks 32

Area Colour Reason for Choice

Interior Walls Yellow

Checkout chairs anddisplay cabinet Red

Worktops at till To be in harmony withthe walls

Floors To be in contrast with thewalls

First Aid room signs anddoors Associated with safety


Homework 3: Colour TheoryColour can be used for many different reasons.

1 State what is added to red to make it a shade or red? 1

2 State what is added to red to make it a tint of red? 1

3 State two tertiary colours that contain blue. 2

4 State what colour must be added to a primary colour in order to obtain a tertiary colour. 1

5 Colours can be used to create different moods and feelings. State what colour is associated with the following:

To represent happiness. 1 To represent that something is cool. 1 To represent something that is safe for the environment. 1 To represent that something is dangerous. 1

6 State the effect created by using a receding colour for the background of a presentation drawing. 1

7 Explain what the term “advancing colour” means. 1

Total 11 Marks


Homework 4: Colour Theory

The colour scheme is very important when marketing a new product.With reference to the calculator above.

1 State the impression created by the following colour schemes.

Red casing, yellow buttons and red trim. 1

2 State the impression created by the following colour schemes.

Grey casing, silver buttons and silver trim. 1

3 The calculator has to be packaged in a cardboard box.

i) State a background colour which represents reliability. 1

ii) State the text colour which contrasts with the background colour. 1

iii) State a border colour which harmonises with the background colour. 1

4 When producing the promotional graphic, a receding colour was chosen for the background. State one possible reason for this. 1

5. For each of the signs below, name the type of sign and the background colour. 12

Total 18

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iv) v) vi)


Homework 5: Logo Development

1 2 3 Comment

Variety of Ideas

Idea DevelopmentColour Choice

Overall

Shown below is a development page for a logo advertising ‘Spring Study’Study sessions for pupils.Your homework this week is to develop a logo for a company called‘Thirst for Music’ who sell music products such as headphones, MP3 players,Speakers etc.You must produce a minimum of 4 different logo ideas, then take one ofThese ideas through development to produce your final logo. Ideas should all be rendered and colour choices justified in relation tocolour theory


Homework 6: Colour, Elements & Principles

1 Name two different ‘feels’ or emotions conveyed by the following colours?

Red 2Yellow 2Blue 2Green 2Violet 2Orange 2Greys 2Browns 2Black & White 2

2 A doctor’s surgery is looking to choose a colour for the walls of the waiting room. Suggest a suitable colour and give reasons for your choice. 3

3 A toy company is developing a shape toy for 1-3 year old children. What colours would be suitable to use and why? 3

4 An environmental company called Haven are looking to re-launch themselves. Using some of the DTP elements and principles and the knowledge of colour theory you have gained, design a business card for them in the space below. State reasons for your choice of colours. 4


Homework 7: Design Elements

Copy the following table into your jotter and explain how the following designElements have been used in the advertisement above

DesignElement How it has been used

LineValueSizeTextureShapeColourSpaceMass/Weight


Homework 8: Design Principles

DesignPrinciples How it has been used

BalanceRhythmUnityEmphasisProximityContrastProportionAlignment

Using the same advertisement that you used in Homework 7,Copy the following table into your jotter and explain how the following designprinciples have been used in the advertisement


A car sales company is looking to design a banner to go above their entrance to the salesarea. They wantthe banner to be eye catching and stand out.

You must include in the banner the following things:

1. an image of a car,

2. the company name, “Cars R Us”,

3. the sub heading, “we sell the cars you want”

Use some of the design elements and principles to design the banner below,remember to justify your choices. Use colour in your answer.

A mobile phone salesperson is ordering some business cards. These cards should bequite formal in theirappearance.

The business card must include the following:

1. The business name, “MobFone”,

2. The subheading, “ConneKting U”,

3. The salespersons name and contact details. (make this up yourself)

Use some of the design elements and principles to design the business card below.Justify your use of Design Elements and Principles. Use colour in your answer.

Homework 9: Design Elements


1. There are two main aspects to be considered when designinggraphic posters, etc. These are Design Principles & DesignElements.

Name three in each category. 6

2 The use of lines in the design of graphic promotions is reallyimportant. Give three examples on how lines might influence agraphic design. 3

3 In your own words explain what Reverse text is. Use graphicillustration to explain your answer if need be. 1

4 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Footer? 1

5 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Headline? 1

6 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Caption? 1

7 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Bleed? 1

8 Why are Text Boxes preferable when composing DTPDocuments? 1

9 In your own words describe why Contrast is important ingraphic design layout. 1

Homework 10: DTP Theory


The door plate is needed to secure the handle to the door. Theproduction orthographic drawing (not to scale) for the door plate isshown below.

End Elevation Elevation

60

60

Ø20Ø15

120

305

Describe, with reference to correct dimensions and 3D CAD modellingterms, how you would create the door plate.You may use sketches to support your answer.

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Homework 11: CAD Modelling


The lid was modelled using 3D CAD modelling software.

(a) Describe, with reference to 3D CAD modelling techniques, how thelid can be produced.

You may use sketches to support your answer.



Name the following 17 DTP terms.

Copy the numbers into your jotter and write the term beside eachnumber.

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2 3

4

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7

8

9

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1415

16

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Homework 13: DTP Terms


(a) State the size of the extrusion used at Step 2.

The completed 3D model is shown in Step 4.

(b) Describe, with reference to correct dimensions and 3D CAD modelling terms,how you would use 3D modelling software to complete the model from Step 3 toStep 4.


Step 1Step 2 Step 3

Step 4

A bracket is designed to secure one end of an extendable barrier used in cinema queues.The preliminary sketch is shown in the figure opposite. 3D modelling software was used tocreate a 3D model of the bracket.

The profile shown in Step 1 was drawn using 3D modelling software and using the sizes on thepreliminary sketch. The “extrude” command is used to make the profile in Step 1 into the 3Dmodel shown in Step 2.



Homework 15: Drawing Types

Using your knowledge of freehand sketching, sketch an object in your homeIn Orthographic, Isometric and Oblique

Try to keep your item in proportion, and ensure the drawings is correctlypresented

Once finished pencil render your object to show light and shade.

1 2 3 Comment

Orthographic

IsometricObliqueOverall


Look at the preliminary and the final versions of the layouts.

1 Determine the DTP edit which has taken place in order tocreate the final layout for each;

(a) Heading text(b) Heading Background(c) Brown flash-bar(d) The image of the cyclist(e) The slogan

2 2 2 2 2

2 Give two examples of contrast created in the final layout. 2

3 Give one example of unity which has been created in the finallayout and explain your answer. 2

Total 14 marks

Preliminary Final

Homework 16: DTP Edits


1 In DTP (Desk Top Publishing) what is the purpose of theTransparency Tool?Use graphic illustration to explain your answer if need be.

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2 What does the term Text Wrap mean? Use a graphicillustration to explain your answer if need be.

2

3 What does the term Text Along a Path mean? Use a graphicillustration to explain your answer if need be.

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4 How many times bigger is A3 than A4 when referring to papersize?

1

5 How many times bigger is A4 than A5 when referring to papersize?

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6 What is the purpose of a Working Rough? Use a graphicillustration to explain your answer if need be.

2

7 Sketch an example of a Drop Shadow. 2

8 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Gutter? 1

Total 13 marks

Homework 17: DTP Terms


The model above was made using 3D CAD modelling software.

(a) Describe, with reference to 3D CAD modelling techniques, howthe model can be produced.





1 What alignment method has been chosen for the dates in theticket stub?

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2 Three colours were chosen for the background

(a) Comment on three methods of describing thiscolour scheme.

(b) Explain why the overall colour choice would appealto a youthful market.

3

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3 What one edit has been made to the background image? 1

4 What two DTP edits has been made to the circular logo? 2

5 Violet has been chosen for the colour of the ticket stub.Explain why this helps the visual impact of the poster.

1

6 How has the graphic designer created a sense of balancethrough the use of the silhouette city graphic?

1

Total 10 marks

Preliminary Final



1 In graphic design we talk about the 3 P‛s.

(a) What is the first stage of the 3P‛s.(b) What is the second stage of the 3P‛s.(c) What is the third stage of the 3P‛s.

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2 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Header? 1

3 With reference to a magazine layout, what is a Graphic? 1

4 In your own words describe why the following terms areimportant in graphic design. Use sketches to help answer thequestion.

(a) White Space(b) Consistency(c) Balance

111

Total 8 marks

Homework 20: The 3Ps and DTP



1 Identify an example of bleed. 1

2 Identify three text changes which have been to the main text. 3

3 What two edits have created the effect for the shoesilhouette? 2

4 Explain two methods the designer has used to create a sense ofbalance.

2

5 Identify one DTP feature missing which should be found at thebottom of the document.

1

Total 9 marks

Preliminary Final



You should use sketches to help you answer the following questions.1 What is meant by Left Align? 1

2 When is it advantageous to use lines when designing a DTPdocument?

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3 What is the purpose of using Flashbars in DTP? 1

4 What is meant by “The rule of thirds”? 1

5 What is an accent colour? 1

6 When would an accent colour be used in DTP presentation? 1

7 The following terms are a list of the Design Principles.In your own words, write definitions for each of them. Use

sketches to help illustrate your answers.

(a) Balance(b) Contrast(c) Alignment(d) Proportion(e) Rhythm(f) White Space(g) Proximity/unity

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8 The following terms are a list of the Design Elements. In yourown words, write definitions for each of them. Use sketches tohelp illustrate your answers.

(a) Line(b) Mass/weight(c) Shape(d) Size(e) Texture(f) Colour

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Total 32 marks

Homework 22: DTP ,Elements & principles