Consider the tips on Inspiration given in your prescribed book and create a name for an ice cream. The ice cream has a range of different flavours, but the unique aspect it should communicate is the fact that it is the coldest ice cream in existence. Now come up with five name options for this product (you should not spend … Continue reading Learning Activity – A Knack for Names →

Do you think the movie provides insight or detail into what drives product placement in entertainment? If so, what have you learnt from that? If not, how would you change aspects of the movie to reflect insight on this?  The movie gives insight in the movie industry and how product placement is used to gain … Continue reading Learning Activity – Having fun with brand identity →

  Conduct research Write down different means of conducting research (what do you think can be done to collect information and get consumers’ perspective on a proposed idea?)  It's important to do the research in your design process, to get knowledge of the strategy of the company. Keep your research relevant for the design you are … Continue reading Learning Activity – Acquainting yourself with the work process →

  Describe the steps that you will take to ensure that you take a high quality photograph in low light conditions. Refer to exposure, lenses, tripods, colour temperature, flash and ISO. Your answer should be a minimum of 350 words. When shooting in low light photography it's important to have knowledge of your camera settings. The … Continue reading Shooting in Low-Light Conditions →

Wait until it's almost dark outside. Take your camera and go and sit in a busy tourist area. Choose a building or statue to photograph Since its been raining for weeks it has been difficult too shoot a street with alot of people. But in this shot some people went by, and you can almost … Continue reading Fun With Slow Shutter Speeds →

Draw up a list of the most important aspects of a product photograph. Refer to shadows, lighting, quality, ISO and editing in your answer. Mention at least five things.  As little shadow as possible  Place the lightning to create as little shadow as possible  The position of the light is important  If you have shadows … Continue reading Learning Activity – Mastering the Art of Product Photography →

Define the term “typography” in your own words  Typography is the visual art of creating written words, and the way letters, characters and words are arranged. A big part of typography is the way fonts fit designs, and different ways it communicates on different medias. Typography is informative and is a means of communication using … Continue reading Learning Activity – Typography →

Define, in your own words, the printmaking terms  Wood engraving. Cutting out or engraving in a piece of wood then laying inc on top and print the negativ engraving.   Linocut. similar to wood engraving, but the material is different. The artist cut out the image then press the inc with a press or by hand.   Drypoint. The artist engraves a metal plate, then … Continue reading Learning Activity – Sketching Techniques →

1.1. Define, in your own words, the Bauhaus, De Stijl and Swiss Movements.  1.2. For each of these movements: find examples from their eras, as well as current designs that are influenced by these styles. Explain in your own words how these designs were inspired by the movements.   The Bauhaus:  The bauhaus was an art school that had a … Continue reading Learning Activity – Graphic Design History →

Firstly you need to download and install WordPress. Then publish it to your web hosting account. Create a subfolder if you wish to avvoid conflicts with previous websites. I have managed to make a wordpress site after much research haha! For all the people that need help, just go to one.com and download wordpress with … Continue reading Learning Activity – Working with WordPress →