Chapter 6: Learning with Still and Motion

Graphics Tools

JPGJoint Photographic Expert

Group

GIFGraphics Interchange Format

F

BMPBit Mapped

MPGMoving Picture Experts GroupB

ATMAN

Word Art

2 Types:*Bit-mapped:

-Made of Pixels (dots make up image)-Size of pixels limits sharpness of drawing-Size, style, typing errors difficult to edit & change

because must turn pixels on and off individually, or erase large segments (color).

*Vector:- Don’t pixelate- Programs: adobe illustrator, canvas, all programs,

“draw”.- Easily combined & edited because individual objects

combined 7 can edit shape, size, and position.- Don’t get fuzzy when make them big- Gradient fills: three dimensional

Types of Graphics

Tools of Paint

Activity

Pros Cons• Time Efficient• Easy to use • Connected to internet,

therefore there is a variety

• Easily accessible • Many programs offer Clip

Art

• Kills Creativity • Allows for duplicates

between students• Involves Copyright • Limited amount of

options

Clip Art

MPEG • Videos are reduced as much as 95% in size but are able to maintain almost television like quality

JPG, JPEG, JPE

• Joint Photographic Experts Group• Best quality of images • Displays as MILLIONS of colours• Standard for displaying images on the web • AWESOME

GIF • Graphics Interchange Format• Fast transfer all over the internet• Ideal for websites as they do not take up a lot of space

BMP • Bit-Mapped• Suitable for drawings • Only displays in a maximum of 32 colours • What you find in basic paint programs• YUCK

File Formats

We need to think of our target audience and what will appeal to them.

“ Graphics , when used properly, support key points, draw the readers attention, and add interest to a presentation. Improperly used graphics can be irritating and distracting.” pg.191

Guidelines For Preparing Line Illustrations

• Present one topic or main idea per illustration• Use thick (bold) lines• Keep the use of text to a minimum and use bold

style

Design of Instructional Material

Text book

Key points to remember:

Clip Art

File Formats

Design & Instructional M

aterial

Tools of Paint

Types of Graphics

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