Page layout and composition Flashcards
Layout and compositiom
Readers should be able to identify the most important eemtns in which order to look at them and how to take action. The design must follow a clear, consistent visual hierarchy so that the reader can understand the message.
Page layout
Positioning and arranging page elements to create a design for the overall appearance of a page or screen of a magazine, newspaper, website, leaflet, print, adverts, even some computer games.
typerface
The shape of the letters numbers and symbols that make up a design of type
Typography
The style and size of typerfaces
font
A particular style of typerfaces, contained in a initial file in software
White space
Space is just as important as what Is actually on the page or screen. White space separates elements, indicates what is unrelated, makes the page more accessible, draws attention to important elements.