COMPUTER Flashcards
is the systematic and methodical process of creating visuals that communicate messages effectively.
Graphic Design
The elements of _____ are the basic units that make up a visual.
Design
What are the 7 elements of design
Point, Color, Line, Value, Shape, Space, Texture
The _____ of design provide guidelines on how to put these elements together.
Principle
What are the principles of design
Unity, Balance, Proportion, Emphasis, Contrast
deals with how visuals and images can be generated, processed, and manipulated using computers.
Computer Graphics
What are the 2 file types
Vector and Raster
Examples of Vector Files
SVG - Scalable Vector Graphics
AI - Adobe Illustrator
EPS - Encapsulated PostScript
Examples of Raster Files
BMP - Bitmap
JPG - Joint Photographic Experts Group
PNG - Portable network Graphics
GIF - Graphics interchange Format
is a vector graphics editing application.
Inkscape
Shortcut key of copy
Ctrl + C
Shortcut key of cut
Ctrl + X
Shortcut key of save
Ctrl + S
Shortcut key of paste
Ctrl + V
Shortcut key of undo
Ctrl + Z
Shortcut key of select
S
What are 2 ways to draw a line in Inkscape
Freehand tools
Bezier Curves Tool
And Inkscape tool that allows you to draw lines on the canvas by clicking and dragging your cursor on the canvas.
Freehand tool
An Inkscape tool that allows you to draw a line using a mathematical formula, curves will appear smooth no matter the scale.
Bezier Curve tools
Shortcut key for Rectangle or square
R or F4
Shortcut key for circle, ellipse, arcs
E or F5
Shortcut key for star and polygons
*
_____ settings determine the color of the area inside the shapes.
Fill settings
RGB
Red, Green, Blue
CMYK
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
A tool that can help you find which colors are in harmony is the
Color Wheel
is an open standard developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).
SVG
is based on Extensible Markup Language (XML), which means it essentially stores the data that tells a rendering engine how the vector image will be displayed in text format.
SVG
___ files can technically be edited using a text editor like Notepad.
SVG
SVG means
Scalable Vector Graphics
To open an existing file, click ___ on the Main ___ and select ___ or press Ctrl + __
File, Menu, Open, O
To save file, click __ on the Main ___ and select ____ or press Ctrl + ___
File, Menu, Save, S
To create a new copy of a file you are working on, you can either use the ____ or ____ options.
Save as or Save a Copy
To use Save As, click on ___ > _____ or press Ctrl + ___ +___ .
To use Save a Copy, click on ___ > ____ or press Ctrl + ___ + __+ _.
File, Save as, Shift + S
File, Save a copy, Alt + Shift + S
is a raster file format that supports lossless data compression and transparency.
Portable Network Graphic
______ compression means that the original image data is retained while making the file size as small as possible.
Lossless
The correct process
Rectangle tool(R)>Fill and Stroke>Linear Gradient
Importance of Graphic design
helps to communicate effectively with the audience because visual aids are better at conveying idea, it organizes information to help deliver a message in the most impactful way possible.
