Graphic Communication Flashcards
what is a location plan?
the first drawing in the project set that identifies the location of the proposed new building.
what scale is a location plan?
1:1250
what is a site plan?
shows the site boundary and the outline of the new building.
what scale is a site plan?
1:200
what is a floor plan?
a sectional view of the building with the roof and a few layers of brick removed.
what scale is a floor plan?
1:50
what does the rule of thirds do?
creates impact points on the line intersections where objects should be placed.
what are preliminary graphics?
sketches illustrations and thumbnail layouts used at the design stages of new products, buildings and publications.
what are production drawings?
drawings that include dimensions and technical detail so products can be made and buildings constructed.
what are promotional graphics?
graphics and documents that are used in advertising to promote a product.
give 1 example of a preliminary graphic.
thumbnail sketches.
give 1 example of a production drawing.
orthographic views.
give 1 example of a promotional graphic.
posters, brochures.
give 3 benefits of DTP.
Images can be edited and manipulated easily, visuals can be sent electronically to the client, graphic designers can work from home (saving travel costs and lowering their carbon footprint).
what is a bitmap?
an image file comprised of pixels.
what is a bleed?
an extension of a graphic or block of colour beyond the page.
what is a caption?
a brief description that accompanies a photo.
what is a drop shadow?
a shadow created behind an object or text to create depth and emphasis.
what is a colour picker?
a DTP tool that enables exact colour matching.
what is a frame?
non-printing boxes that contain text or graphic items.
what is a gutter?
the narrow space between columns of text.
what is a handle?
these are attached to frames to allow manipulation.
what is a JPEG?
a common image file type used for photographs.
what is a mirror?
creating a symmetrical or opposite image.
