Computer Graphics and Graphic Design Concepts

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to Computer Graphics and Graphic Design.

Computer Graphics

A sub-field of computer science that studies methods for digitally synthesizing and manipulating visual content.

Visual Computing

A generic term for all computer science disciplines dealing with images and 3D models.

Graphic Design

The art or profession of visual communication that combines images, words, and ideas to convey information to an audience.

Visual Communication

The way of exchanging ideas and information in forms that are visible.

Cluttered Designs

Designs that utilize more font-faces and font-weights than necessary, leading to a messy appearance.

Illegible Fonts

Fonts that are hard to read, which can spoil the message a design is trying to convey.

Creative Director

A position responsible for overseeing the creative aspects of a project.

Strategic Stage

A stage in the creative process where strategy is developed based on research data.

Visual Elements of Graphic Design

The building blocks of graphic design, including line, color, shape, form, texture, space, and typography.

Hierarchy

The control of visual information in a layout to imply importance, influencing the order in which the human eye perceives information.

Balance in Design

A principle that refers to the visual weight of elements in a composition, which can be symmetrical, asymmetrical, or radial.

Proximity

The grouping and shaping of objects in a composition to create connections or dispel relationships.

Repetition

The reusing of the same or similar elements throughout the design to create cohesion.

Simplicity

The discipline of minimizing and refining a design.