GCSE Computing - Vector Graphics Revision

Flashcards for GCSE Computing Revision focusing on Vector Graphics.

What types of geometric shapes are Vector Graphics made of?

Circles, squares, lines, polygons, etc.

What properties are recorded for each shape in Vector Graphics?

Shape type, radius, coordinates, fill and stroke colour.

What does it mean that Vector Graphics are editable?

Each object can be edited individually in terms of colour, size, position, and shape.

Why do Vector Graphics have an efficient file size?

Only object properties are stored, not individual pixels.

What does it mean that Vector Graphics are Scalable?

Vector Graphics can be resized to any dimension without losing quality or becoming pixelated.

Where are some places you would typically see simple Vector Graphics?

Clip Art, PowerPoint Presentations, Basic Logos

What is an important feature of Vector Graphics objects in terms of grouping?

Each shape is an object that can be grouped or ungrouped.

What is a key characteristic of Vector files regarding sharpness?

Vector files remain crisp at any size.

What makes Vector Graphics easy to manipulate?

Easy to combine, align, and layer objects to form detailed designs.

What are Analogous colour schemes?

Colours next to each other on the colour wheel.

What are Complementary colour schemes?

Colours opposite each other on the colour wheel.

What are Monochromatic colour schemes?

Various shades and tints of a single colour.

What is Adobe Color?

An online tool (formerly Adobe Kuler) for creating colour schemes.

What is an application of Vector Graphics regarding logos?

Professional logos and branding.

Why are Vector Graphics good for Animations?

Smooth transitions and scalability.

Why are Vector Graphics ideal for Sign making?

Scaling without loss of quality.

What type of artwork are vector graphics used?

Vector Graphics are good at these type of artworks.

What is general application of vector graphics?

General graphic design work

What is Adobe Illustrator?

A software used for vector art.

Besides cartoons, what can Adobe Illustrator be used for?

Beyond basic shapes there are complex vector illustrations.

What is CAD?

Computer-Aided Design

Who uses CAD?

Engineering and architecture use this type of design.

What kind of plans and layouts are vector graphics used for?

Architectural plans and layouts

What are vector graphics helpful with in the world of 3D?

3D modelling and CGI wireframes

For what type of mapping are vector graphics used?

Digital maps with scalability and precision.

How are vector-based texts drawn as vectors?

Each character is drawn using curves and lines allowing for perfect scaling.

What are the benefits of using vector-based texts?

No pixelation at any font size; ideal for professional designs.

What practical skill is important for vector design regarding logos?

Creating logos using gradients, fills, and basic shapes.

What practical skill is important to edit vector designs?

Grouping and ungrouping elements for editing.

What practical skill is important regarding experimenting?

Experimenting with scaling and colour variations.

Vector graphics are made of what type of shapes?

Geometric Shapes

Vector graphics and text allow for perfect ?

Scaling

In Vector Graphics, each shape is an ?

Objects

Vector files remain at any size.

Crisp

Analogous and Complementary colours are based on their position on the _?

Colour Wheel

Monochromatic colour schemes use various shades and of a single colour?

Tints

Vector graphics ensure high-quality _ when professionally branding?

Logos

Vector graphics ensure smooth within animations.

Transitions

Adobe _ is used for vector art.

Illustrator

Text is drawn using lines and curves, allowing for what?

Perfect Scaling

Objects can be edited individually in terms of colour, _ , position and shape.

Size

Vector graphics have a small _ Size.

File

Vector graphics make use of geometric _

Shapes

Name one simple vector graphic application.

Clip Art

Each shape in a vector graphic is an .

Object

It is easy to _ objects to form detailed designs with vector graphics.

Combine

Analogous colours are located _ to each other on the colour wheel.

Next

Complementary colours are located _ to each other on the colour wheel.

Opposite

In vector based text, each character is drawn using _.

Curves

_ and ungrouping elements are important for editing.

Grouping

Why are Vector Graphics used for digital maps?

Vector Graphics are easily Scalable

Vector Graphics are used in _ because they are scalable.

Digital Maps

This type of colour scheme makes use of the same colour.

Monochromatic

What about Vector images makes them ideal for animation?

Transitions

Logos use basic _ to create a design.

Shapes

What is one property that can be edited with vector files?

Position

Vector graphics store _ of geometric shapes.

Properties

Vector graphics can be resized without becoming _.

Pixelated

Each object can be edited _ in vector graphics.

Individual

Adobe Illustrator can specifically be used to create that type of artwork?

Logo

Engineers use this type of graphics for architecture.

CAD

CAD is used for computers and _.

Engineering

Digital maps require vector graphics because of its usability and

Precise

Vector Graphics are known for easy _.

Scaling

Vector Graphics have a _ file size.

Small

Vector Graphics always have a _ end result.

Crisp

What are colours next to each other on the color wheel known as?

Analogous

What does opposite colors mean for the color wheel?

Complementary

Vector-based text allows users to draw what kind of scalable text?

Vector

What allows users to group and ungroup elements for .

Editing

Digital _ require vector graphics for scalability and precision.

Maps

Vector graphics edit an objects ____.

Shape

Vector graphics do not store _.

Pixels

Vector graphics are used in _ presentations.

PowerPoint

It is easy to _ objects when manipulating files.

Layer

Which program is used for vector art graphics?

Adobe

Vector graphics are used for CGI .

Wireframes

Logos are built using what?

Shapes

Recorded property of shape type .

Radius

Shape objects can be edited as _.

Individual

What kind of manipulation is easy to do with Vector Graphics?

Color

Adobe Graphics use what type of scheme?

Adobe Color

What adobe tool is used for vector art?

Illustrator

characters are drawn using what when creating Vector Based Test?

Curves

experimenting with scale and colour _.

Variations

Vector graphics are made of .

Squares

Vector graphics are _.

Editable

Vector graphics are good for .

Cartoons

Various shades of a single color.

Monochromatic

vector graphics are used for what type of technology?

Engineering

Scaliblity is important for what?

Maps

Manipulate an objects _.

Color

What kind of applications use vector images?

Presentations

layer objects to assist detailed _.

Design

CGI models are used for what type of design?

Design

Logos use what to make designs?

Fills

Radius are used alongside with what?

Coordinates

Vector shape objects can change what characteristic?

Position

Vector graphics are easy to what?

Align

Adobe Color was formerly known as Adobe _.

Kuler