Graphics Revision Flashcards
State two pieces of information you would find in the title block
Project title/title Name/name of draughtsperson/designer/ approver. Start date/completion date/ print date/date Scale Drawing number/sheet number Dimensional tolerances. Dimensional units used. Document/drawing type
State one advantage that pictorial line drawings have over CAD illustrations
This type of graphic is more informative than the 3D CAD illustration It lets the viewer see how the product is assembled It lets the viewer see all the component parts of the product.
State two reasons why a CAD technician would have produced a rendered 3D CAD illustration
The graphic can be used for promotional/marketing reasons. The graphic can aid discussions with the client prior to manufacture. This type of graphic is more universally understood. This type of graphic is more easily understood by nontechnical people. Provides a realistic representation of the product.
State this line type
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Visible outlines and edges
State this line type
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Fold lines
State this line type
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Centre line
Explain in terms of environmental impact, why careful consideration of the layout of multiple parts is important
a reduction
of waste materials or manufacturing process may release C02 which is harmful to the environment and a wrong part will need the production process to start all over again
State a CAD feature that would allow the CAD technician to produce a variety of assemblies quickly and efficiently
CAD Library
Name a type of constraint
Mate
How would a postcard create impact?
Create impact – Bold/Bright/Vivid orange colour, contrasting colours (accept black & white), contrast of graphics to background; items ‘stand out’; reverse, use of bold text.
How would you encourage further exploration of a product?
Encourage further exploration of the product – minimal information provided to entice consumers; silhouette graphics of chair do not give a complete picture/ understanding of the product. Website/URL is provided.
How would a postcard provide basic details of function?
Provide basic details of function - abstract graphics of the ‘matching system’ (triangle, square and hexagon) and pictorial view of corner bracket hint at the products function. Text on back of postcard gives information on function.
How would a postcard make their advertising non-gender specific
Appeal to a target audience of 18- 40 year old males and females, font styles, non-gender specific colour choice and simple graphics appeal to both genders and age group. None of the graphic elements mentioned above exclude any section of the target market based on gender or age.
How would a company create a modern layout on advertisement cards
Create a modern feel to the layout - background and graphics bleed to edges, minimal/simple overall style, use of white space, unconventional layout.
How would you create a sense of depth?
Create a sense of depth -
overlapping elements (text and
graphics)
Describe two advantages that an electronic promotional item gives the company over traditional promotional items
Is capable of reaching a larger target audience Post production editing is possible The electronic item can be adapted or expanded at a later date. Can impart more information about the product to the viewer. Hyperlinks to other aspects of the company can be included Ability to interact with the electronic promotional item No printing costs No waste of printing materials Flexibility to send/share in a number of ways. Transport costs.
Explain how the production of an app can be simplified by having the graphic elements already digitally produced
Graphic elements can be dragged and dropped if the programs used are compatible. Having the elements already created saves time and effort. Font matching is easier Colour matching is easier Editing is possible of pre-existing graphics
State two reasons why thumbnail sketches would be produced during the
preliminary stages.
Generate ideas quickly
• Generate a range of ideas
• Allow for evaluation of ideas
• Ideas can be shared with the client
Explain three advantages to the graphic designer of using DTP software
to produce a graphic layout.
Layer function can be used to overlap elements
• Ease of editing
• Images can be manipulated
• Variety of fonts are available to try
• Grid/guide tools can be used to enable accurate alignment of elements
• Speed of production
• Layouts and files can be sent long distances via email, remote working
share with client
• Wide range of colour schemes available
• Access to a wide range of media
• Layout would be more accurate
How would you create depth?
Overlapping of various elements
• Faded background image appears further away
• Drop shadow on the pictorial gives illusion of depth
How would you create dominance?
Focal point is created by large exploded view
• Bold and capitalised text
• Faded image recedes and makes the exploded view more dominant
(2 marks for identification and justification)
• Smaller images are scaled down to make the focal point more dominant
(2 marks for identification and justification)
How would you create alignment?
Vertical alignment of heading with other written content makes the
layout feel organised and structured (2 marks for identification and
justification)
• Horizontal/central alignment of heading with small icons and/or
horizontal green line also makes the page appear structured and
organised (2 marks for identification and justification)
Describe why a graphic designer would use a desktop publishing technique “transparency”
Transparency can be used to make sure the background graphic does not distract from the main focus of the promotional item
Describe the positive impact to the environment of using a web page rather than printed posters to promote the product.
No ink would be used
• No paper would be used
• No surplus of posters would be wasted
• No transport required to take posters around the country/world
• Only consumers interested in the product would use a webpage
