Graphic Communication Flashcards

1
Q

what is a location plan?

A

the first drawing in the project set that identifies the location of the proposed new building.

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2
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what scale is a location plan?

A

1:1250

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3
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what is a site plan?

A

shows the site boundary and the outline of the new building.

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4
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what scale is a site plan?

A

1:200

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5
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what is a floor plan?

A

a sectional view of the building with the roof and a few layers of brick removed.

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6
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what scale is a floor plan?

A

1:50

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7
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what does the rule of thirds do?

A

creates impact points on the line intersections where objects should be placed.

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8
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what are preliminary graphics?

A

sketches illustrations and thumbnail layouts used at the design stages of new products, buildings and publications.

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9
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what are production drawings?

A

drawings that include dimensions and technical detail so products can be made and buildings constructed.

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10
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what are promotional graphics?

A

graphics and documents that are used in advertising to promote a product.

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11
Q

give 1 example of a preliminary graphic.

A

thumbnail sketches.

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12
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give 1 example of a production drawing.

A

orthographic views.

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13
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give 1 example of a promotional graphic.

A

posters, brochures.

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14
Q

give 3 benefits of DTP.

A

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).

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15
Q

what is a bitmap?

A

an image file comprised of pixels.

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16
Q

what is a bleed?

A

an extension of a graphic or block of colour beyond the page.

17
Q

what is a caption?

A

a brief description that accompanies a photo.

18
Q

what is a drop shadow?

A

a shadow created behind an object or text to create depth and emphasis.

19
Q

what is a colour picker?

A

a DTP tool that enables exact colour matching.

20
Q

what is a frame?

A

non-printing boxes that contain text or graphic items.

21
Q

what is a gutter?

A

the narrow space between columns of text.

22
Q

what is a handle?

A

these are attached to frames to allow manipulation.

23
Q

what is a JPEG?

A

a common image file type used for photographs.

24
Q

what is a mirror?

A

creating a symmetrical or opposite image.

25
Q

what is a snap?

A

cursor attaches to grid or guides to improve speed and accuracy.

26
Q

what is alignment?

A

the way text or objects are arranged in a frame: aligned left, right, centred or fully justified.

27
Q

give 3 examples of design elements.

A

alignment, line, colour

28
Q

give 3 examples of design principles.

A

depth, balance, harmony, unity, contrast