summary of the club (dance)

Summary:
The diverse dance team at MHS, aslo known as (D²T) is focused on hip-hop rhythms as a form of developing confidence and self-expression. This dance team is for girls and for boys so everybody has a chance to enjoy this for of self- expression. The purpose of this team is to have fun, to get to know yourself, to relieve stress, and to learn new moves.  The club meets on friday after school at the 12th floor gym

Typefaces

Typeface in streets :D
 Sans Seriff (To emphasize for drivers)
Script(looks fancy)
 Slab Seriff(looks fun for youth)

 Script ( makes it look elegant)


 Decorative (is attractive to the eyes making the customers come in)
     Old style (this store handles glass which is very delicate, so the typeface adds an even more delicacy to the store)

James Parteeyy!- Gimp

Gif Reflection

While using Gimp, what was the most frustrating aspect of the program and/or project? (Ex. Gimp Tools, translating sketch to design, creating transitional layers, etc.) 
The most frustrating part on using Gimp was not understanding how to use the tools to make perfect curves and lines for the letters. It was also frustrating when I switched certain settings unconsciously and then I was not able to use any tool.

After completing the project, which Gimp tools do you feel most confident in using? Explain why. 
I felt most confident using the color tools , the ones to cut out certain parts/delete and also using the layer tools because they are the most basic tools to use.

Which Gimp Tool do you wish you were better at using?   Explain why. 
I wish I was better at using the scale tool because after I selected a certain imagine and scaled it, the other picture behind it would not delete and it would be difficult to sell all plus also using the tools.

What would you like to create with Gimp next?
I would like to play around with actual pictures to make more Gifs or simply editing.

GIF of letter Q

Ping Pong in Da beach! (Gif)

Achieve your dreams!

I am very interested in the system of education that we have today not only in the United States but all over the world, where kids are being taught to do what the government and society needs. Students are being taught to be doctors, architects, engineers, which it is clearly not wrong but do they really want that career? Or is it imposed upon them by their parents and their schools?  There are many adults today that are unhappy with their jobs even if they gain a lot of money because they realize too late that it wasnt what they really wanted.
Now we have to make a decision on  what we want to do because money is not everything. It is essential but wouldnt it be better if you worked on something you liked and at the same time earn a lot of money? How can you achieve that? Well first start by getting to know your talents and then come up with different ideas. Why are people's ideas succesful? Because their ideas cannot be produced in mass and we fortunately all have the capability of creating our own ideas and being succesful in the same way. .
The  only contribution I make, is to tell everybody to do what they like to do because you will perform it so well that no matter what it is,  you will be succesful.

Name Design Reflection

1.  Describe the design process in the name design project. How was it helpful or not helpful for you?

 This design project was helpful for me because I don't usually do as many drafts as I did for my name design and I got to see the different possibilities that there are to improve a piece either of art but also for writing. 

2. How does the name design represent you? What components did you use to visually tell the viewer about yourself? (Composition, font style, images, symbols, colors, etc)
 There are so many things in that design that represent me. The arrows comes from a mural I painted in an art classroom in middle school, where I got to meet the liberty of art and the enjoyment I had in painting and drawing, therefore this model reminded me of those years. The color blue in the background is my favorite color, and the light blue outlining the letters is the way I colored when I was in Colombia. The letters are a way of making use of the entire page, and not coloring it makes it stand out. 

3.  How did you create a focal point or emphasis in your design?

 By not coloring the letters it makes my name stand out, out of the blue and the arrows. 

4.  What was the most difficult part of this project for you? Why?

 It was very hard for me to choose a design because the previous ones did not represent me and I wasn't happy with them either. 

5. Are you satisfied with your project? Explain your answer.

 I am somewhat happy because I know I could do better. I do my best pieces of art when I am inspired. 

6. If  you can change anything, what would you change?

If I could change something, it would be the font of the letters and make more use of the white spaces around the name. I would also put the arrows in a certain pattern so it doesn't look so crazy. 

I watch this video every time I feel down because it reminds me that I can achieve all of my dreams by persevering. I watched it yesterday about 3 times because I was stressed with school work and other things, but it always works to cheer me up. :)

What is your experience with Graphic Design?

My first experience where I got in touch with graphic design was through my sister who is a graphic designer. I have seen her make different designs for companies and I have also helped her choose different designs or pictures for her work. I am good at art, so she asks me for advice if anything has to be changed or removed.
Why is graphic design valuable to learn?
Graphic design is important because it takes out the artistic side of a person. Even if the person does not like art, he or she may be able to explore her abilities through this art.
What is your favorite font type?  Post an image or an example.
I like Allegra font or Ravee font
What are your expectations for this course this year?
I want to be able to express my talents through graphic design to possibly consider it for college. My sister is a graphic designer so it would be interesting to learn what she already knows and also help her with her work.