Monday, April 14, 2014

Visual Analysis Projects


IED Unit 6 Reverse Engineering terms

Directions: Please use this table to study the Reverse Engineering terms for a quiz on Thursday.
Key Term Definition
Aesthetic 1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance.
Asymmetry Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance.
Balance A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions. There are three types of visual balance: symmetry, asymmetry, and radial.
Color The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Contrast The state of being noticeably different from something else when put or considered together.
Element A basic constituent part.
Emphasis Special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
Form 1. Having the three dimensions of length, width, and depth. Also referred to as a solid. 2. The organization, placement, or relationship of basic elements, as volumes or voids in a sculpture, so as to produce a coherent image.
Gestalt The principle that maintains that the human eye sees objects in their entirety before perceiving their individual parts.
Graphic Design The art of combining text and pictures in advertisements, magazines, books, etc.
Harmony 1. The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole. 2. Agreement or concord.
Message Analysis The process of deciding what information needs to go into the graphic design, as well as how to effectively use the design elements and principles to present the information. This analysis is based on a thorough analysis of the audience.
Pattern A repeated decorative design.
Pictograph A pictorial symbol for a word or phrase.
Principle The method of formation, operation, or procedure exhibited in a given instance.
Proportion 1. The relationship of one thing to another in size, amount, etc. 2. Size or weight relationships among structures or among elements in a single structure.
Radial Symmetry Symmetry about a central axis.
Reverse Engineering The process of taking something apart and analyzing its workings in detail.
Rhythm A regularly recurring sequence of events or actions.
Shape The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area, in contrast to three-dimensional form.
Space 1. The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move. 2. A free or unoccupied area or expanse.
Symbol A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
Symbolism 1. The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. 2. The symbolic meaning attached to material objects.
Symmetry The correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a median line or about a central axis. Also referred to as formal balance.
Texture The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric.
Typography The style and appearance of printed matter.
Unity The state of being united or forming a whole.
Value The lightness or darkness of a color in relation to a scale ranging from white to black.
Variety A thing which differs in some way from others of the same general class.

Monday, March 17, 2014

IED Monday and Tuesday march 17 and 18 problems

This is Tuesday's assignment. If you are sketching these, then copy as seen and add dimensions Neatly!!

This is Monday's assignment. If you are sketching this then add dimensions neatly!!

Saturday, March 15, 2014

CEA Periods 1 and 3 Assignments for Monday and Tuesday March 16 and 17, 2014


Monday's Assignment: You are to complete the research assignment on Green Building and Sustainable Design. The work sheet will be given to you by your teacher. These resource links should be helpful for answering the questions. You may either answer the questions in a word document or on Engineers notebook paper. The assignment will be checked on Wednesday or Thursday March 18 or 19, 2014 and is worth 100 assignment points.

Here are the links:

Question1:



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Question5:


Tuesday's Assignment:

Visit the following websites:
U. S. Department of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy website at:


Whole Building Design Guide at:
 


 

Monday, March 3, 2014

IED: Using the Array ( Pattern) tool


1.New sketch

2.Rectangle 1.5 high x 2.0 wide in upper left corner

3..25 from left edge and .25 from top edge

4.Click on rectangular pattern tool

5.Click on all sides of the rectangle

6.Click on direction one and click on top edge click on the green direction arrow to have the rectangles repeat to the right

7.Type in 6 for number of rectangle and then adjust the number for spacing until 6 rectangles fit into the  overall shape

8.Click on direction 2 and then click on the green arrow to make sure the rectangles repeat below.

9.In the top box type 5 for quantity  and then adjust the number in box 2 until there are 5 rows of rectangles in the top half of the shape

10.Raise your hand when you are done