Media, Methods & Materials

Question 1

What is a method?

Answer 1

Methods refer to the manual or digital processes used to evolve design ideas, concepts and solutions.

Question 2

Name some methods

Answer 2

drawing, collage, printing, photography, model-making and prototyping.

Question 3

What is media?

Answer 3

Media are the manual and digital applications used to visually communicate ideas and information

Question 4

Name some digital media

Answer 4

software, apps and online platforms used for graphic, game or interaction design, web development, concept art, illustration, three-dimensional modelling and rendering, photo editing and animation

Question 5

Name some manual media

Answer 5

pencil, ink, markers, paint and analogue film

Question 6

What are materials?

Answer 6

Materials are the surfaces or substrates on or from which designs are made

Question 7

Name some materials

Answer 7

paper, card, textile, metal, plastic, glass, touchscreen or digital interface