Assignment Four

True or False? (10 points)

1. Music is a visual art.

2. Graphic design uses pictures to get a message across.

3. A color wheel only shows a few colors.

4. The colors in a color wheel blend into each other to show how they work.

5. Usually, heavy machinery is needed in the production of handicrafts.

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Short Answer: (10 points)

1. Also mentioned in this class, what is another performing art besides music?

2. What are two signs you'd see that are from graphic designers? (no one right answer)

3. What percentage does FF stand for on a hex triplet?

4. What are arts and crafts also known as?

5. What is one use of handicrafts? (no one right answer)

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Fill in the Blanks: (10 points)

1. Music has a lot of ______ and ______ to it that takes a while to set up and perform.

2. There's a certain art to picking which ________ to play which part in a band and choosing what ______ make for the perfect melody.

3. Graphic design is the art of ___________ through ______ arts.

4. Colors are categorized by three parts that show the ________ of red, green, and ______ they are.

5. Handicrafts are made either completely by ______ or by using _______ tools.

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Arts and Crafts: (20 points)

Since arts and crafts is a large branch of art, this is an opportunity to show off your abilities. Either take a picture of a crafty project you've recently done, upload to an image hosting site and send in the link, or in at least 150 words tell about a project you've recently done.

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Instructions: (15 points)

Before starting any task, we usually start off with an instruction manual for how to complete it. Think of an artsy project you've done in the past, write a list of required tools, and detailed instructions on how to complete it in at least 100 words.

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Art Museums: (15 points)

One thing we didn't get to discuss in this class are famous art museums. Research any art museum (can be famous or one more locally), and tell a bit about it. Have you ever been there? What kind of art does it have? Minimum 100 words.

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Musically inclined: (15 points)

In the lesson, we talked briefly about music being considered a form of art. Now it's your turn to tell about any musical experience you've had. Do you play any instruments? Have you ever been in a band? Have you performed anywhere? What's your general experience with music? Minimum 100 words.

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Advertisement: (20 points)

Since graphic designers make ads all the time, it's your chance to flaunt your skills. Pick any store, item, club, etc... (you can even make up your own) and graphic design an advertisement for it. Put some effort into it for the full 20 points. For accessibility purposes, you may also complete this as a writing task in at least 150 words.

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Measuring Color: (20 points)

There are other ways of measuring color. Find one of these systems and write a bit about them. How does it work? When is it used? Provide a few examples perhaps. Minimum 150 points.