Chapter 1 & 2 - A Walkthrough Into Computer Graphics

So What is Computer Graphics ?

Computer graphics are graphics created using computers and the representation of image data by a computer specifically with help from specialized graphic hardware and software. Even thought computer graphic is a vast area of work line, it also can be categorize into mainly 8 different types of design methods.

-Information design

-Identity design

-Promotional design

-Branding

-Publication design

-Advertisement design

-Environmental design

-Media design

There are 5 essential component for a graphic design solution:

Strategy

The strategy is the master plan, a starting point to determine several key factors, such as:

• The problem to solve
• Objectives
• Target Audience
• Brand positioning

Concept

The design concept is the creative solution to the design problem

• The underlying thinking or reasoning
• For how you design a piece 
• The primary idea behind the piece.

Design

Designing demands of a concept

• Conceptualization and visualization
• The integration of the concept and visual elements

Execution

The fulfillment of the concept through physical processes that include selection and manipulation of materials and/or software.

Production

Finally, manufacturing all the components into a meaningful design.


Solving a Design Problem: Process and Phases

•Step 1: Understand the problem.
             –Fully understand the assignment and the goal.

 
•Step 2: Gather information.
            –Information gathering is essential. 

•Step 3: Think by sketching (and writing). 

•Step 4: Choose your best thumbnail sketches and turn them into roughs. 

•Step 5: Choose your best roughs and turn them into comps. 

•Step 6. Production