what is the purpose of designed?
To grab the reader's attention.
what are lines?
It can be size, shape and texture.
what is principles of design used for?
Used to arrange the elements of design
Graphics
anything on the page that is not
actual text, from simple line drawings to fully
active images found on the World Wide Web.
what is another name for raster?
bitmap
what will the audience expect to see in an newspaper?
typesfaces
what is positive space?
length, width, and depth of
objects
what are elements?
Elements are centered or evenly divided both
vertically and horizontally
Two Major Types of Graphics
Raster Graphics
Vector Graphics
what can raster graphics do?
Can support high color depths.
what is typography?
the style ,arrangement, and appearance of a text
what is negative space?
the
distance between
objects
what are the three types of arrangement of elements?
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
Radial
what is raster graphics made of?
pixels
Native File Formats
file formats that are default file
format that are proprietary to a specific program
that are generally not meant to be used with other
software.
what is typeface?
the basic design of character
Shapes can be:
triangles, squares, circles.
Radial Balance
the elements radiate from or swirl in a
circular or spiral path.
what is vector graphics made of?
lines and shapes.
Standard File Formats
file formats that can be
used with a variety of software programs.
name the main four typefaces
serif
script
symbol
san serif
Abstract
a blend of both
Scale/Proportion
the relationships between the sizes of
various elements
Compression
Compression refers to how an image is
saved in order to reduce the file size.
what does GFI stand for?
GRAPHICS INTERCHANGE
FORMAT