Digital and Manual Graphics

Question 1

What are the advantages of Manual graphics?

Answer 1

Equipment is inexpensive, easily produced on site, can’t be tampered remotely, no risk of file corruption or data loss, quick way of recording ideas.

Question 2

What are the disadvantages of Manual graphics?

Answer 2

Each graphic must be drawn separately, modification may be difficult, Lots of storage required, can’t be sent electronically, slower to produce, can’t be used to directly control manufacturing machinery, not environment friendly.

Question 3

What are Digital Graphics?

Answer 3

They are graphics that are all created using technology.

Question 4

What do digital graphics consist of?

Answer 4

Digital sketching, CAD modelling, DTP.

Question 5

What programs are used in digital graphics?

Answer 5

Adobe Illustrator, AutoCAD and Photoshop.

Question 6

What are some advantages of using DTP software?

Answer 6

Easy to create professional looking designs with no prior experience, can be used to create a variety of documents such as (newsletters, brochures, posters and books), come in a variety of pre-designed templates allowing designs to be produced quicker and more professional.