Graphic and Visual Design Lesson 1
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What is an example of a color scheme that uses colors next to each other on the color wheel?

  • Complementary
  • Monochromatic
  • Triadic
  • Analogous (correct)

Which color scheme utilizes two colors that are directly opposite each other on the color wheel?

  • Complementary (correct)
  • Triadic
  • Split Complementary
  • Monochromatic

What is the primary difference between serif fonts and sans serif fonts?

  • Sans serif fonts are commonly used in print publications.
  • Serif fonts have additional strokes at the ends of letters. (correct)
  • Serif fonts are easier to read than sans serif fonts.
  • Sans serif fonts tend to have more decorative elements.

Which shape is classified as geometric?

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Which typography style is best suited for small amounts of text such as titles and headers?

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What does the principle of balance refer to in graphic design?

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Which of the following color schemes consists of three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of geometric shapes?

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What is the primary purpose of emphasis in design?

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Which design principle ensures that closely related elements are perceived as one unit?

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What does proportion refer to in design?

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Which principle of design is primarily concerned with the repetition of visual elements?

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What should be done if the contrast between an image and its background color is not good?

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How does alignment contribute to the overall design?

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What effect does variety have on design?

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Why are shadows added to an image in image manipulation?

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What is graphic design primarily focused on?

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Which of the following best describes the aim of visual design?

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How do lines contribute to graphic design?

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What effect do warm colors like red, orange, and yellow have in design?

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Which color is associated with feelings of wisdom and peace?

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What role do infographics play in communication?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of color psychology?

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What does a visual designer aim to create across multiple touchpoints?

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What role does the team manager play in a team dynamic?

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Which function is primarily associated with the editorial manager?

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What is the main responsibility of a content curator?

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What is the primary purpose of content syndication?

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Which of the following best describes the role of an analytics expert?

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What is a key task of the website manager?

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How can online collaboration benefit a team?

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Which statement best defines a platform in the context of ICT?

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What primarily defines a platform in the context of technology?

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Which of the following is NOT categorized as a platform?

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Why is it essential to consider the platform when developing software?

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What is an example of an online platform?

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How do cloud servers function as a platform?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a web browser as a platform?

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What role does a gaming system play as a platform?

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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of an online platform?

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What is a primary consequence of running a cryptocurrency mining program at maximum utilization?

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During which project management phase are the main goals and potential problems identified?

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What role does ethics play in web design according to the content?

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Which phase is characterized by the execution of the action plan?

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Why might the action plan in a project management scenario need to be revised?

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What is a significant implication of design decisions in web design?

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What distinguishes project management for ICT content from general project management?

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What is a critical aspect of the planning phase in project management?

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Flashcards

Graphic Design Definition

Planning and presenting ideas visually and textually.

Visual Design Goal

Improve visual appeal and usability in designs.

Infographic

Information graphic; an image combining information and storytelling.

Lines in Design

Lines create emphasis, direct the eye, and give a sense of movement.

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Color's Role in Design

Color is a strong element to catch attention because of its effectiveness in attracting viewers.

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Color Psychology

Study of how different colors affect how we feel.

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Warm Colors

Red, orange, yellow; they attract attention.

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Cool Colors

Blue, green, violet; they provide a sense of calmness.

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Monochromatic Color Scheme

Uses variations of a single color.

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Analogous Color Scheme

Uses colors that are next to each other on the color wheel.

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Complementary Color Scheme

Uses colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel.

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Serif Font

Font with small strokes (serifs) at the ends of letter strokes.

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Sans-Serif Font

Font without serifs at the ends of letter strokes.

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Shape (in design)

An enclosed area created by lines.

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Balance (in design)

Even arrangement of elements in a design.

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Typography

The art and style of arranging type.

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Online Collaboration

A team working together remotely on projects, reviewing, modifying, and sharing updates through an online platform.

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Team Manager

The leader who oversees the team's operation, ensures organization, syncs team member efforts, and motivates them.

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Editorial Manager

Implements the team's plan by assigning roles, ensuring deadlines, and overseeing the production process.

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Content Curator

Suggests what content to include, staying updated on relevant news, developments, and resources.

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Content Syndicator

Shares team content to external sites, social media, and third-party platforms to increase exposure.

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Analytics Expert

Analyzes data to see if content meets objectives, determining what to keep, update, or remove.

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Website Manager

Makes content available to the public on websites, social media, or video streaming sites, ensuring updates and website functionality.

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ICT Platform

An environment or group of technologies used as a foundation for developing software, processes, or technologies.

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Symmetrical Balance

A design where elements on either side of a central axis mirror each other. It creates a sense of stability and formality.

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Asymmetrical Balance

A design where elements on either side of a visual center are different but still visually balanced, creating a sense of energy and movement.

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Emphasis

Drawing attention to a particular element in a design by making it stand out through size, color, shape, or placement.

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Proximity and Unity

Group related design elements close together to create a unified visual unit, making the design easier to understand.

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Alignment

Organizing elements in a design using a consistent and clear visual structure, like a grid, to create order and clarity.

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Pattern and Repetition

Repeating a visual element or pattern throughout a design to create a sense of rhythm, unity, and visual interest.

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Proportion

The relative size and scale of design elements in relation to the overall design, creating visual harmony and balance.

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Variety

Using different elements, like colors, shapes, and textures, to prevent monotony and create visual interest.

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What is a platform in software?

A technology that supports other technologies, like operating systems, mobile platforms, browsers, or gaming systems. It provides the foundation for software and applications to function.

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Why are platforms important?

Software and applications are designed for specific platforms, and users need the right platform to utilize them. Without a platform, software wouldn't work.

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What is an online platform?

A set of technologies specifically designed to support other technologies in the online environment. They allow users to launch their content on the web.

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What are some examples of online platforms?

Social media sites, cloud servers, and website creation platforms are all examples of online platforms.

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What do social media platforms do?

Social media platforms provide a space for sharing ideas, videos, pictures, and other multimedia content.

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What are cloud servers used for?

Cloud servers offer a space to store and retrieve data and files online, accessible with internet connectivity.

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What is a website building platform?

These are websites that empower users to build their own websites or webpages.

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How do platforms relate to software?

Some software, like web browsers, can themselves act as platforms for websites and web applications. They have a nested relationship.

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Mining Rigs

Powerful computers specifically designed for cryptocurrency mining, which require significant energy and cooling to operate.

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GPU and CPU Strain

Cryptocurrency mining puts extreme stress on a computer's Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Central Processing Unit (CPU), leading to potential wear and tear.

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Web Design Ethics

The moral principles and considerations that guide web designers in making choices that impact the end-users' experience.

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Web Design Impact

Every design decision, even seemingly insignificant ones, has a lasting effect on the end-user's experience and can impact the future of the design.

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ICT Project Initiation

The initial stage of an ICT project where goals, objectives, and potential problems are identified to ensure smooth execution.

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ICT Project Planning

The stage where the specific steps and action plan to achieve the project goals are outlined, allowing for revisions based on real-time information.

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ICT Project Development & Implementation

The stage where the planned project is developed and executed to achieve the set objectives.

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ICT Project Life Cycle

The complete sequence of stages that an ICT project undergoes, starting with initiation, planning, development, and ending with implementation and evaluation.

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Study Notes

Lesson 1: Graphic and Visual Design

  • Graphic design is the art of planning and projecting ideas visually and textually.
  • Graphic design communicates ideas through visuals, such as logos, or complex website layouts.
  • Visual design improves the aesthetic appeal and usability of a design using images, typography, layout, and color.
  • Visual design aims for user experience optimization and increased conversion.
  • A visual designer aims for holistic aesthetic consistency across various brand touchpoints. This involves creating a consistent visual language for a brand or product.

Lesson 1: Infographics

  • An infographic is a visual representation of information, storytelling, and perceptions used to communicate a message effectively.
  • The visual nature of infographics aids comprehension, making messages easily understood.

Lesson 1: Elements of Visual Design - Lines and Color

  • Lines can shape details to attract attention.
  • Different types of lines - sharp, thick, thin, broken - create distinct impressions.
  • Color is a significant element of visual design capable of grabbing attention.
  • Combining colors and using color combinations well, can catch the viewer's eyes.
  • Warm colors (red, orange, and yellow), are attention-grabbing, whereas cool colors (blue, green, violet, indigo) are softer.

Lesson 1: Color Theory and Psychology

  • Colors evoke various emotions and feelings.
  • Red is connected to passion, excitement, and love.
  • Pink is gentle, reserved, and earthy.
  • Purple signifies mystery, nobility, and glamour.
  • Blue relates to wisdom, hope, reason, and peace.
  • Green represents nature, growth, and freshness.
  • Yellow signifies hope, joy but also danger.
  • Orange represents warmth, friendliness, and joy.
  • White is associated with truth, indifference.
  • Black is connected to nobility, mystery, and coldness.

Lesson 1: Color Theory - Color Formulas

  • Color formulas (e.g., Analogous, Complementary, Split Complementary, Triadic) describe how colors relate to one another.
  • Analogous colors are adjacent on the color wheel.
  • Complementary colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
  • Split complementary use the colors on either side of the complement.
  • Triadic colors are equally spaced around the color wheel.

Lesson 1: Typography

  • Typography is the style or appearance of text.
  • Geometric, organic, and free form shapes are fundamental elements in typography.
  • Different variations of the typographical style include serif and sans-serif fonts.
  • Serifs and sans-serifs fonts styles are different because of serifs, which is a small decorative element that is used to add a touch of personality to the text.
  • Sans-serif fonts are often easy to read on screens, tablets, and mobile phones.
  • Use combinations of fonts to improve visual appeal.

Lesson 1: Graphics and Layout Principles

  • Visual design principles, like balance, emphasis, proximity, repetition, proportion, and variety, affect the overall visual appeal and functionality of a design.
  • Balance is the arrangement of elements evenly distributed.
  • Emphasis focuses attention on a specific element.
  • Proximity places related elements close together.
  • Repetition creates a sense of visual unity and rhythm.
  • Proportion refers to the relative sizes of different elements.
  • Variety adds visual interest and prevents monotony.

Lesson 2: Image Manipulation Techniques

  • Image manipulation involves editing and altering images using software and techniques. Manipulating images involves adjusting aspects like color, brightness, contrast, and resizing.
  • Background colors should complement the image itself.
  • Cropping involves removing unnecessary parts of an image.
  • Image resizing is adjusting an image's dimensions.
  • Adding images allows for composition integration.
  • Adjustment of the contrast and brightness helps to improve the visibility of objects within the image.

Lesson 2: Basic Image Manipulation Techniques

  • Changing background and colors helps improve color blending and image clarity.
  • Cropping images cuts out unnecessary parts of an image.
  • Resizing images changes an image's size to suit a specific place or purpose.
  • Adding pictures integrates images to create a more complete effect.
  • Changing contrast and brightness affects the color distinction and visibility of image details.

Lesson 3: ICT for Advocacy and Developmental Communication

  • ICT for development (ICT4D) uses technology for international development, socioeconomic progress, and human rights issues.
  • ICT4D utilizes tools and services to help less privileged members of societies.
  • ICT4D employs infrastructure, knowledge capacities, and various platforms to deliver services and enable development.

Lesson 4: Teamwork Dynamics and ICT Content

  • Online collaboration tools improve teamwork and task completion remotely.
  • Tools such as instant messengers, videoconferencing applications, and email aid in teamwork.
  • Team structure and dynamics in ICT are important components for effective project management.
  • A team manager, for example, ensures well-defined priorities to maintain a well-structured workflow in the project.
  • Other project members include the editorial manager, content curator, content syndicator, analytics expert, and website manager. Each of these contributes a unique skill to the success of an ICT project.

Lesson 5: Website Creation Ethical Considerations

  • Website mining is the process of extracting information from websites. Ethical guidelines when creating websites are crucial for responsible website developers to follow.
  • Consideration for misuse of collected information must be factored in when designing a website.

Additional Topics:

  • Digital Citizenship: Using technology responsibly in today's connected world.
  • Project Management Phases: Initiation, Planning, Development, Monitoring, and Closing. (these phases apply to all project types not just IT)

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