ETECH LESSON 6

• COMPUTERGRAPICS is a

  -Visual representations of data

  made on a computer and is

  displayed on a computer screen

  or monitor.

  -Single image or series of images

  called video.

  -Photographs, drawings or movies

  that does not involve sound.
• Layout is the arrangement of graphic

  elements on a page.
• It describes the placement of elements of equal weight

  on the page. The three types of balance are symmetric,

  asymmetric and radial.

  Balance
• It describes the flow of elements on the page. Visual

  elements guide the viewers’ eye around the page.

  Movement
• The sense of oneness of the elements that creates

  balance and harmony.

  Unity
• It describes the consistence and balanced repetition of a

  design or element. An example is infographics that

  applied repetition to the design.

  Repetition
• It describes the organization and relationship of the

  elements included in the design.

  Proximity
• It is the combination of the opposing characteristics of

  an element like color, size, thickness, and among

  elements. It allows emphasis on key elements.

  Contrast
• An area in the design that catches viewer’s attention. The

  area may appear different in size, color, texture or shape.

  Emphasis
• Other Principles of Graphics and

  Layout

  1. Pattern

  2. Rhythm

  3. Proportion

  4. Variety
• Pattern- combination of elements or

  shapes repeated in a recurring and

  regular arrangement.
• Rhythm- combination of elements

  repeated, but with variations.
• Proportion

  • Visual elements create a sense of unity

  where they relate well with one another.
• Variety

  • This uses several design elements to

  draw a viewer’s attention.
• infographics are

  used to represent information, statistical

  data or knowledge in a graphical manner

  usually done in a creative way to attract

  the viewer’s attention. Infographics make

  complex data become more visually

  appealing to an average user.
• 3 types of Infographics 1, mix chart Infographics

  2. list infographics

  3. Timeline infographics
• Statistical/mix chart Infographics-

  includes variety of different charts to

  show data.
• Information/list infographics-

  Is mostly text that lists information about the

  given subject.
• Process/Timeline

  infographics – look at how a

  subject changed over time.
• 5 writing process

  1. draft
  2. writing
  3. revision
  4. editing
  5. publishing
• 5 Key Elements for creating an

  infographics

  1. The Story

  2. Data

  3. Copy

  4. Design

  5. Graphs and Charts
• The Story

  The purpose behind an infographic is to tell a story. Without

  a story, an infographic is just a graphic. Ask yourself:
• Data

  The most important component of an

  infographic is accurate data.
• Copy

  Once your data has been sourced and is nicely

  organized, it’s time to write copy. You need

  snippets of copy to provide context to the data and

  to tie the overall story together.
• Design

  The design of an infographic should be based

  on the story. For example, if your

  infographic is about nature, then it should

  include design elements and colours from

  nature.
• Graphs and Charts

  The type of graph or chart used depends on the data

  and the story. For example, when displaying data

  about people, consider showing human silhouettes

  in a chart. When appropriate, replace numbers with

  graphical elements.
• three types of balance are symmetric, asymmetric and radial
• 5 characteristics of inforgraphic

  1. thesis
  2. copy
  3. simplicity
  4. sources
  5. branding