Understanding Textual Communication

Serif = Carries a solid or heavy look to a text. Sans-Serif = Connotes formality and readability in large amount of text. Script = Presents elegance and caters to a wide variety of emotions. Decorative = Draws much attention to itself because it's brush-like strokes.

True Type Font (.ttf) = Good compatibility with all devices. Open Type Font (.otf) = Many typefaces available. Bitmap Font = Uses pixels to represent the font. Vector Font = Uses mathematical equations to draw the font.

Proximity = The position of the text. Left, right, or justified. Alignment = The arrangement of visual elements. Hierarchy = The importance or value given to a part of the text-based content. Spatial Awareness = The spatial relationship between elements.

<p>Color = Creates a visual interest of the next elements. Repetition = Gives unity of the visual presentation. Emphasis = Gives emphasis to a particular element. Contrast = Achieved using contradicting colors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal Text = Created by established institutions. Informal Text = Personal opinions or views on different issues. Instructional Text = Provides direction and gives suggestions. Narrative Text = Tells a story or conveys an idea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bold = Carries a solid or heavy look to a text. Italic = Presents elegance and caters to a wide variety of emotions. Regular = Connotes formality and readability in large amount of text. Decorative = Draws much attention to itself because it's brush-like strokes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Balance = The arrangement of visual elements. Proximity = The spatial relationship between elements. Alignment = The position of the text. Left, right, or justified. Emphasis = Gives emphasis to a particular element.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Learning Software = Helps teachers and/or students convey new information. Graphic Organizer = Helps organize visual elements. Multimedia = Uses visual images to convey information. Assessment Tool = Evaluates student learning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Photography = Formally produced visual media Memes = Informally produced visual media Video Screenshots = Formally produced visual media Comic Strips = Informally produced visual media</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Straight = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Curved = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Wavy = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Diagonal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organic = Comes from natural forms such as flowers, grass etc. Geometric = The square, the rectangle, the triangle etc. Spiral = A type of curved shape Zigzag = A type of wavy shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Color = Determined by its hue, intensity, and value</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principle = Refers to the feelings of symmetry between form, value, color, shapes, etc. Element = Refers to the basic components in constructing a visual image Shape = Refers to a form of an object that stand out Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Horizontal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Vertical = Thickness can be thick or thin, may be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal Diagonal = May be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, actual, or contour lines Perpendicular = A type of straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Color = Determined by its hue, intensity, and value Value = Refers to the lightness or darkness in a design Texture = Refers to the way a platform feels or supposed to feel Form = Refers to the volume or thickness of an object</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Symmetrical = balanced but not equal Asymmetrical = equal Radial = balanced but cut in the middle Rhythm = consistent movement within the elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Instruments = programs, etc. used to convey new information Give instruction = provide feedback Assessment = to help learn the uses Production = of sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Magnetic tape = a medium used for keeping and playing computer data CD = a circular plastic-fabricated medium used for storing audio USB = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Radio = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Music = sounds made vocally or instrumentally to express thoughts or emotions Recording = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Sound = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves Audio = refers to instruments, applications, programs, etc. used to convey new information</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Consistency = repeats all the elements as a design Rhythm = repeats one element Principle = guidelines and ways to design something Equilibrium = visual flow of objects in the composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Personalize = to customize or adapt to individual needs Audio = refers to sounds made or created by various platforms Sound = refers to a magnetic tape that can store audio or sound Feedback = to provide information or response</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual flow = refers to how objects are placed and positioned Equilibrium = is used in creating balance in a composition Principle = refers to objects made in a two-dimensional space area to seem realistic Rhythm = refers to a consistent movement within the elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interview = a recording of an interview, meeting, or any sound from the environment Music = live or recorded audio sent through radio waves Audio = refers to a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device Radio = a type of external storage that is portable and can be connected to any device</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sound effect = Any sound, other than music or speech, artificially reproduced to create an effect in a dramatic presentation Podcast = A recording of a story or a radio program, typically released or can be downloaded in series or episodes Memory card = Also known as storage card or flash memory card; usually connected to a device (e.g., cellphone, laptop, etc.) to store data Audio streaming = Websites or file repositories for retrieving audio files, and more precisely the files are stored in some datacenter full of servers that is connected to the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>WAV = Standard audio format for transferring or playing audio MP3 = Any sound other than music or dialogue AAC = An audio format that is considered to be the successor of the MP3 Audio format that has better sound quality WMA = A standard audio format for Microsoft for storing audio or for the playback of game sound effects, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mixing = The blend symmetry and control of multiple audio Panning = Using left and right channel for depth (e.g., 8D Music in YouTube) Fading = An audio begins as soon as another stops, also refers to 'cut' in films Crossfading = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timbre = Highness or lowness of the sound or tone Pitch = Highness or lowness of the sound or tone Loudness = Loudness and quietness of the sound Silence = Absence of audio</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cut = An audio begins as soon as another stops, also refers to 'cut' in films Fade = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap V-fade = An audio begins after the first one fades to silence Butt = Similar to v-fade but a silence is included between elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Metadata = Has a downloadable data providing basic information about the file Audio compression = A technology developed by Microsoft for compressing audio and is used with Microsoft's windows media player Sound design = To create harmony that is performed or composed to express thoughts Voice-over = Speech, conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>J-cut = An audio begins after the first one fades to silence L-cut = Refers to a state where the second audio starts with full volume just as the first audio fades out Fade-out = An audio fades in volume just as another fades out volume, making both elements overlap Gap = Similar to v-fade but a silence is included between elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timeline = Refers to timely order of events Stereo = Using left and right channel for depth (e.g., 8D Music in YouTube) Audio format = Standard audio format for transferring or playing audio Audio file = A recording of a story or a radio program, typically released or can be downloaded in series or episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formally produced = Created by professionals who follow industry standards Informally produced = Created by individuals often for personal use Animated GIFs = A type of motion media used for personal use Motion media = A type of media that conveys information in several ways</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Education = Online courses Entertainment = Movies and TV shows Advertising = Commercials Personal = Home videos</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>H.264 = Compresses and decompresses video files QuickTime = A file format used for video playback DivX = A codec used for video compression MP4 = A file format used for high-quality video playback</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Storyboarding = Creating a sequence of graphics or images to create a story Recording dialogue = Adding audio components to the motion media Adding background music and details = Enhancing the motion media with audio and visual elements Editing and producing = Finalizing the motion media into a final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Videos = Uses frames to create a smooth animation Film = A type of motion media that uses frames and storytelling Slides = A type of motion media that uses frames and visual elements Animated GIFs = A type of motion media that uses graphics and animation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writers = Create the story and dialogue for motion media Directors = Create the storyboard and oversee the production of motion media Editors = Put together the final product of motion media Ratings boards = Determine the ratings for movies and television shows</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Smooth animation = 24 frames or more per second Sequence of graphics = A series of images that follow a story Frames = Individual pictures that make up motion media Conveying information = The primary purpose of motion media</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>MPG = A standard format for video files MOV = A file format used for video playback on Apple devices DivX = A codec used for video compression Autodesk = A software used for 3D and 4D animation</p> Signup and view all the answers