Factors Influencing Product Design Flashcards
What are the 5 purposes of Media products and give examples
- to advertise/promote e.g bus stop advert
- to inform e.g digital textbook/e-book
- to educate e.g a documentary
- to entertain e.g a comedy film
- to influence e.g a political leaflet
What is style?
The way that colour, themes, and media form are combined together to produce a look or feel for a media product
What is colour used for in a media product?
To create a mood or feeling
What are warm shades associated with?
The sun ,fire and heat
Create a warm and inviting feeling
What are cool shades associated with?
Water and ice
Can be calming and peaceful
What are harmonious colours and what do they do?
Aka analogous colours
Colours found next to each other on the colour wheel
Creates a feeling of calm
What are complimentary colours and what do they do?
Aka opposite colours
Colours found directly opposite each other on the colour wheel
Adds drama to a product
What is content?
The message that the product is trying to convey to the audience
What is visual and audio style?
The style in which graphics, videos, photos or sound are used.
What is genre?
A category or type of media that fits into a certain style with certain characteristics
What are the conventions of the spine of a blu-ray disc cover?
Title of film/ tv series
Blu-ray logo
Irish film classification/ BBFC
Why are different types of language used in media?
Formal and informal
Changes depending on the type of product and purpose
Give an example of a use of formal language
a documentary
public speaking
Presentations
Give an example of a use of informal language
A soap opera
advertising
Social Media
What is layout?
The way the products is structured and arranged. This includes the placement and sizing images, text and shapes
