Lesson 6: Online Graphics Design Principles

The visual weight of objects, textures, colors, and spaces is balanced evenly on the page. It's like holding a picture frame without it tipping over.

A design technique that draws attention to a specific element by using various techniques like size, texture, shape, or color. It's like a spotlight on the stage.

Elements that guide the viewer's eyes around the screen, creating a sense of flow and direction. It's like a path in a maze.

Creating visual consistency through repeating elements like shapes, colors, or textures. It helps create unity and harmony. It's like a rhythmic beat in music.

Creating visual harmony between elements through their size, scale, and relationships. It helps achieve a unified and organized look. It's like building a house with proportional rooms.

Using diverse visual elements to attract attention and add visual interest. It's like adding different flavors to a dish.

A visual representation of information, data, or knowledge that makes complex data easier to understand. It's like a story told through pictures.

A file format used for real-life photographs with high compression, but doesn't support transparency or animation. It's the most common file format for photos.

A file format used for computer-generated graphics with good support for transparency and animation. It's good for simple graphics and motion.

A file format used for screenshots, high compatibility, and good transparency support, but doesn't support animation. It's good for graphics without motion.

A type of image file format that is commonly used on the web. Examples include JPG, GIF, and PNG.

A software tool that allows you to view, edit, and manage images. It often includes features like cropping, resizing, and color correction.

A type of image editor that allows you to modify the appearance of a single image, like adding effects, adjusting brightness, or changing the color.

A feature in image editing software that allows you to apply the same changes to multiple images at once, saving time and effort.

A feature that allows you to combine multiple images into a single, larger image, like creating a collage or a panoramic view.

A type of computer program that allows you to create and share animated images, often used in web pages and presentations.

A type of software that allows you to create and share your own webpages and blogs, often used for personal projects, businesses, and educational purposes.

A type of computing that allows you to access and use software and data over the internet, without needing to install them on your own device.

A major advantage of using cloud computing is that you can access your software and files from any device with internet access, making work and information retrieval more convenient.

A concern with cloud computing is the reliance on internet access. Without a connection, you cannot use cloud-based services, potentially hindering productivity.