2. BMP
GIF Bit Mapped
Graphics Interchange Format
F
MPG
Moving Picture Experts Group
JPG
Joint Photographic Expert
Group
Word Art
3. Types of Graphics
2 Types:
*Bit-mapped:
-Made of Pixels (dots make up image)
-Size of pixels limits sharpness of drawing
-Size, style, typing errors difficult to edit & change
because must turn pixels on and off individually, or erase
large segments (color).
*Vector:
- Don’t pixelate
- Programs: adobe illustrator, canvas, all programs,
“draw”.
- Easily combined & edited because individual objects
combined 7 can edit shape, size, and position.
- Don’t get fuzzy when make them big
- Gradient fills: three dimensional
5. Clip Art
Pros Cons
• Time Efficient • Kills Creativity
• Easy to use • Allows for duplicates
• Connected to between students
internet, therefore there • Involves Copyright
is a variety • Limited amount of
• Easily accessible options
• Many programs offer Clip
Art
6. File Formats
MPEG • Videos are reduced as much as 95% in size but are
able to maintain almost television like quality
JPG, JPEG, • Joint Photographic Experts Group
JPE • Best quality of images
• Displays as MILLIONS of colours
• Standard for displaying images on the web
• AWESOME
GIF • Graphics Interchange Format
• Fast transfer all over the internet
• Ideal for websites as they do not take up a lot of space
BMP • Bit-Mapped
• Suitable for drawings
• Only displays in a maximum of 32 colours
• What you find in basic paint programs
• YUCK
7. Design of Instructional Material
We need to think of our target audience and what will
appeal to them.
“ Graphics , when used properly, support key points,
draw the readers attention, and add interest to a
presentation. Improperly used graphics can be irritating
and distracting.” pg.191
Guidelines For Preparing Line Illustrations
• Present one topic or main idea per illustration
• Use thick (bold) lines
• Keep the use of text to a minimum and use bold
style
8. File Formats
Key points to remember: Tools of Paint
Text book