Web Design and Technology Flashcards for 9th Grade Students

Web Design and Technology Notes

Blog:
- Definition: A personal website where users regularly post about their work and experiences.
- Characteristics: Allows individuals to voice their thoughts and concerns, often in a chronological format.
Storyboard in Web Design:
- Definition: A visual layout that outlines a website's pages, contents, links, and features.
- Importance: Helps in planning the website structure and flow before actual web development begins.
Best File Format for Art Images:
- Format: PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
- Characteristics: Provides the highest image quality and clarity, suitable for web use.

Digital Tablet or Scanner:
- Purpose: Helps digital artists transfer physical drawings to a digital format.
- Use: Essential tool for artists transitioning from physical to digital art.
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets):
- Definition: A style sheet language used for describing the presentation of a document written in HTML or XML.
- Role: Used to design and enhance website layouts and appearances by controlling the look and format of web pages.

Analogous Colors:
- Definition: Colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.
- Usage: Often used in design to create harmonious and visually pleasing color schemes.
Stock Image Marketplace:
- Example: Shutterstock
- Purpose: A popular website where users can purchase images for their websites, providing access to a wide range of visuals.
Java Programming Language:
- Original Similarity: Originally similar to Perl.
- Note: Knowledge of programming language similarities can aid in learning and using multiple languages.

Choosing a Website Theme:
- Statement: True - a website theme should be chosen before adding content.
- Reason: The theme provides a foundation for the website’s overall design and layout.
Automatic Video Playback:
- Trigger: A script written into the website's code.
- Importance: Enables dynamic media content, improving user engagement and interactivity on web pages.