Web Design and Technology Flashcards for 9th Grade Students

Web Design and Technology Notes

Website Types and Characteristics

• 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.

Web Design Technologies

• 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.

Color Theory in Web Design

• 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.

Web Development Concepts

• 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.