GD1 Fall Semester Review Flashcards
Analogous Color Scheme
Color scheme comprised of colors next to each other on the color wheel
Complimentary Color Scheme
Color scheme comprised of colors directly across from each other on the color wheel
Split Complimentary Color Scheme
Color scheme comprised of a color, and the colors directly to the right and left of the original color’s compliment
Triadic Color Scheme
Color scheme comprised of at least three colors that are equally spaced on the color wheel
Tetradic Color Scheme
Color Scheme comprised of two or more sets of complimentary colors
Monochromatic Color Scheme
Color scheme comprised of various shades of the same color hue
Hue
Where a color sits on the color wheel
Value
The lightness or darkness of a color’s shade
Saturation
The dullness or vibrance of a color shade
Raster Graphic
Type of graphic that is comprised of pixels. Best for high-quality images and complex illustrations
Vector Graphic
Type of graphic created through mathematical equations with paths and points. Best for scalable and printed graphics
PPI
Pixels Per Inch
Pixel Density
The number of pixels per square inch in a raster image
Resolution
The total number of pixels in a raster image
Pixel
Square of color. Smallest unit of measurement in a raster image
Elements of Design
Line, Shape, Space, Color, Value, Texture, Form
Principles of Design
Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, White Space, Repetition, Movement, and Proportion
Graphic Design
The combination of visual elements to communicate a specific message or execute a specific function.
Destructive Editing
Type of editing in Photoshop that affects the original pixels in an image. A permanent form of editing.
Non-Destructive Editing
Type of editing in Photoshop that does not affect the original pixels in an image. Original image can be restored at any time.