IMAGING AND DESIGN

image

a representation or the external form of a person or thing in art

graphics

visual images or designs on some surface such as wall canvas screen paper or stone to inform illustrate and enterrain

graphic design

art of combining different images, shapes and colors for a certain purpose

joint photographic experts

group (JPEG )

most popular image format on web but quality is not always good

PNG ( portable network graphics )

image format designed specifically for the web

balance

the equal distribution of weight in terms of graphs, this applies to visual weight

symmetrical balance

present in a design when elements are same similar

asymmetrical balance

elements are not equally distrubuted both sides

proximity

shows that you are ensembe related objects together and move them physically close to each other

alignment

“nothing should be placed on the page arbitriarliyl

repetition

reusing the same elements throughout your design

contrast

to add aesthetic interest to a page

white space

• art of nothing”

  • splits up the elements on the page and provides

line

• most used shape in graphic design

• used to divinde space or seperate contents and guide the eyes of the viewer

GIF ( Graphic interchange format )

capable in supporting small

animations