DTP Flashcards
Ways to reduce environmental impact when printing out a layout
Recycled paper Environmentally friendly inks Reduction in waste Reduction in ink Reduce gauge of paper - reduce thickness of paper Reduction in scale Change background to white
When and why is a pie chart appropriate
When comparing numbers out of a whole number
When and why is a line graph appropriate
Comparing two figures
To show a trend over time
When and why is a bar chart appropriate
Advantages to the designer of publishing online instead of printing out
Reach wider audience
Reduction in cost, as no cost for paper and ink
Ease of editing
Ease of sharing/sharing updates
Easy to access anywhere
Instant communication with wider audience
Cloud/Online storage to back up
Advantages to a designer for using DTP software
Ease of integration of graphics and images
Can easily be manipulated to create eye catching designs
Can create documents that have varied layouts (more than a word processing package).
Layer function can be used to overlap elements.
Ease of editing.
Variety of fonts are available to try.
Grid/guide tools can be used to enable accurate alignment of elements.
Speed of production.
Wide range of colour schemes available.
Access to a wide range of additional media.
Layout would be more accurate
Why use graphic icons?
Increased visual interest
Simple to view and identify
No language barrier
Speed of communication
