Visual Information and Media Flashcards
is the artistic or creative representation or interpretation of an idea, concept, or emotion using different media
Visual information
It is created by painters, photographers, graphic artists, or designers, and sculptors among others
Visual information
Types of visual information
Painting
Picture/Photo
Sculpture
Comic Strip/ Cartoons
Graphs and chart
Billboard & poster
Infographics
is a visual art, which is characterized by the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the “matrix”or “support)
Painting
anything taken by a camera, digital camera, or photocopier
Photo/ photograph
a drawing, painting, or artwork created on a computer. It also describes anything created using a camera or scanner
Picture
The art of making three-dimensional representative forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster
Sculpture
animated illustrations
cartoon
a sequence of static images accompanied by text
comic
a general term for presenting information in visual format, such as tables, diagrams, or pictures
chart
a specific type of chart that shows the relationship between two or more variables such as trends or correlations
graph
a large stationary sign that is typically placed alongside highways or busy streets. It is designed to be seen by driver and passengers from a distance
billboard
a smaller, more portable sign that can be placed on walls, windows or other surfaces. It is meant to be seen up close
poster
a form of visual communication meant to capture attention and enhance comprehension. It includes data, information or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly 9Smicklas 2012)
Infographic
Types of infographics
Mixed-chart infographics
List infographics
Timeline
How-to guide
Flow chart
Comparison
Location-based
photo-graphic
hierarchal
single chart
visualized number infographic
anatomical
visual resume
infographic includes a variety of different charts to show data
mixed-chart
is mostly text that lists information about a given subject
list infographic
looks at how a subject has changed over time
timeline