EMP-TECH PRE-FINAL REVIEWER

• A plan of creating an idea through a combination of texts, images, and other elements that are placed together artistically

  
  

  Graphic Design
• Layout


  The process of organizing and arranging elements in a design as you plot it on a paper
• Basic Principles of Design and Layout


  • Balance
  • Emphasis
  • Pattern, Repetition and Rhythm
  • Alignment
  • Hierarchy
  • Contrast
  • Unity and Harmony
• Symmetrical balance


  Elements are equally distributed on both sides of the design, a mirror-based design
• Asymmetrical balance


  A free layout where the elements can be placed in any order or the opposite of symmetrical
• Emphasis


  Something that needs to stand-out or be emphasized, can be done by changing color, size, or the element itself
• Pattern, Repetition and Rhythm


  The use of repetitive elements such as lines, shapes, forms, textures, space, colors, font, style to create texture, movement, continuity, and consistency
• Alignment


  The proper placement of an element in the design, such as texts or images diagonally, vertically, and horizontally
• Hierarchy


  The proper arrangement of details like text, characters, numbers, and symbols by changing size, thickness, spaces, or font type to make them stand out
• Contrast


  The use of different or opposite elements such as sizes, shapes, spaces, forms, colors, textures, and values to give visual weight to an object or design
• Unity and Harmony


  The relationship of the elements or contents when placed together, they must work together and agree to the meaning, theme, feeling, or mood
• Infographics


  The portmanteau or combination of the words 'information' and 'Graphics', meaning, information from graphics
• Types of Charts and Graphs


  • Bar graphs
  • Line graphs
  • Pie charts
  • Forest graphs
  • Radial graphs
• Bar graphs


  Primarily used in comparing sets of data, visualize the difference between values in a table and show rate of change over time
• Line graphs


  Similar to bar graphs in terms of use, but more suitable in showing trends
• Pie charts


  Circular statistical graphical representation of proportion or percentage
• Forest graphs


  Used to visually represent values within a group and compare them to other groups
• Radial graphs


  Similar to a forest graph but presented using a circle
• Image editor


  Software application that allows the photo to be edited and enhanced, can be online, offline, or open source
• Image file formats


  • JPEG or JPG
  • TIFF
  • GIF
  • PNG
• GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP)


  A free image software editing tool
• Online platforms have transformed the access of information and communication into greater heights. They provide opportunities for any person to tell, share, and even sell his or her ideas and stories to the world in just one click.
• Application


  Usually a larger, more complex piece of software
• Tool


  Typically designed for a specific use case, can be very versatile and powerful
• Online Creation Tools and Applications


  • Audio
  • Infographics
  • Video
  • Presentations
  • Memes
• Online Offices


  • Google doc, sheets, slides
  • Google Forms
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Microsoft Forms
• Content Management System (CMS)


  An application that allows the user to publish, edit, manipulate, organize, and delete web content
• Categories of Online Platforms


  • Presentation/ Visualization
  • Cloud Computing
  • Social Media
  • Mapping
  • File Management
  • Web Page Creation
• Factors to consider when choosing online platforms and applications


  • Address Specific Purpose
  • Easy to Use
  • Collaborative Features
  • Browser Support
  • Content Security