Graphic Design
What is Graphic Design?
Using images and text to communicate a message
A graphical representation of information or data intended to present complex information quickly and clearly.
Infographic
The very small dots that together form the picture on a computer monitor
Pixel
A graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, infographics, documents and other visual content.
Canva
An advertisement or graphic that is across the top of a page on the Internet.
Banner
This is a subset of graphic design that focuses on the display of information efficiently and effectively.
Information Design
A visual representation of data
Data Visualization
The ability of a device to show an picture clearly and with a lot of detail
Resolution
An online photo editing software that is free and easy to use.
Pixlr
A symbol that is used to identify a company or brand
Logo
What are the 2 ways that Graphic Designers can create a graphic design?
Using computer software or by hand
A graphic design platform, used to create social media graphics, presentations, posters, infographics, documents and other visual content.
Canva
A color model that uses varying intensities of red, green, and blue.
RGB
In Pixlr, where are the tools located?
Toolbar on the left or drop menus at the top
What is the average salary range for a Graphic Designer?
Between $50,000 and $60,000
List 3 Graphic Design Elements
Line, Shape, Form, Color, Value, Texture, Space
A document that contains formatting, styles, and sample text that you can use to create new documents.
Template
A commonly used method of lossy compression for digital images, particularly for those images produced by digital photography.
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
What are layers in Pixlr?
A stacking order
A set of guidelines that help a designs effectiveness. These basic principles aid in creating balance and stability for the piece of work.
Graphic Design Principles
List 3 Graphic Design Principles
Balance, Perspective, Harmony, Unity, Movement, Pattern, Contrast, Variety
A graphic that uses a narrative approach and is designed to have mass appeal, and can position the content producer as a source of information within an industry or on a specific topic.
Editorial Infographics
A commonly used method of lossless compression for digital images, particularly for those images produced by digital photography.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
In Pixlr, change the file type to PNG or JPEG, download to laptop/pc, upload file to Google Drive
A unit of computer information that is equal to eight bits
Byte