Post the 10 examples of any one of the archetypal symbols you chose:

-Sun
-Eye
-Hand
-Fish
-Star
-Bird ->This is what I chose
-Tree
-Human figure

Follow the instructions for posting and labelling and answer the following prompts in your post:

Part1: What are the meanings and associations of the symbol you chose?

Part2: Why do you think that symbols remain a viable part of our visual vocabulary?

I attached pdf files!

Part1:(100words each)
– Is it possible to lay out a page without a grid? Why or why not?
– When and how does using a grid simplify the task of a graphic designer?

Part2: Respond to the peer’s post.(60words)
– The peer’s post:
Is it possible to lay out a page without a grid? Why or why not?

I do think it is possible to lay out a page without a grid, but it might not be that perfect than using grid. Because the grid is not just the way we are using in art, it also matches the rules in mathematics, therefore we could make that page seems logical and also comfortable. Pages without grids will look loose but may also achieve unexpected results, however the risk of errors is high and most likely will not succeed.

When and how does using a grid simplify the task of a graphic designer?

By using a grid, graphic designers could easily arrange texts and pictures, especially for typography, grids help a lot of rashes the sizes, leading, and kerning of fonts.

Let’s talk about how the Bauhaus has influenced your design education. Designers used to learn on the job as apprentices, but when Bauhaus teachers fled Nazi Germany, their studio classroom methods and curriculum became the model for higher education in art and design around the world. Like most other design schools, the AAU School of Graphic Design curriculum and teaching methods can be traced back to the Bauhaus. We learn by making projects, and teachers help students with the projects almost the same way that masters help apprentices. Respond to the part1 and 2.

Part1: Like the Bauhaus, our design school curriculum usually has foundation classes in subjects such as color theory and drawing. Do you think learning these things is still useful for graphic designers? Why or why not?

Part2: Respond to peer’s thought.
     
          Peer’s Thought: I think that understanding color theory is essential to being a successful designer. Color is makes things aesthetically pleasing, helps emphasize design elements and evokes emotion. It is important for designers to understand color theory so that they choose the right color combinations for their work.

Designers should learn to draw because often, a pencil and paper sketch is the first step in the brainstorming process. Designers are tasked with coming up with a visual solution to a problem. Being able to express an idea with shapes on paper is just as important as knowing how to use the software to execute the final design. I don’t think that designers necessarily need to be classically trained fine artists with the ability to accurately and beautifully render an object on paper. But I do think that the practice of drawing can help develop skills such as spacial awareness, perspective, shadow and light, etc.