2 - the styles, classification and the management of global information Flashcards
(2.1) What is the disadvantage of using text?
Specific characters are used in different areas of the world.
E.g: Arabic is used in Arabic spoken areas, Cyrillic Eastern Europe and parts of Asia.
(2.1)What are graphics used for?
Convey knowledge and provide instructions.
(2.1) Why do brands use graphics?
To convey certain information about the brand. May be subconscious.
(2.1) What is a video?
Information convoyed as a visual and audio presentation.
(2.1) Why are videos used?
They are more captivating and engaging compared to a person taking.
(2.1) What is an animated graphic?
An image with elements moving or changing.
(2.1) Why are animated graphics used?
Give a more detailed perspective on something compared to a video.
(Scenes can be shown for longer and can be zoomed in and out.)
(2.1) Advantage of using audio
Accessible to those who are visually impaired
(2.1) What is audio?
Recorded sound.
E.g: talking, music
(2.1) What is numerical information?
Information presented as numbers.
E.g: binary, dates, average of profit.
(2.1) What is Braille text?
Raised dots on the page to enable reading through touch.
(2.1) Disadvantage of Braille text
Can not convey the imagery of colour.
(2.1) What are tactile images?
Images that can be identified through touch. Enables people to identify images without sight.
(2.1) What are subtitles used for?
Allows deaf people to access audio information.
E.g: films, news, interviews
(2.1) What is Boolean?
Information that can only be in two forms.
E.g: question - is the dog alive? Answer - yes it is or no it’s not.