topic 4 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is a digital graphic?
A visual product created using a computer.
What is the purpose of digital graphics?
To entertain, advertise, promote, educate, or inform.
Name 3 uses of digital graphics.
- Posters
- Web banners
- Game covers
What are the two main image types?
Bitmap (raster) and vector.
What is the difference between bitmap and vector graphics?
Bitmap is pixel-based, vector is mathematically drawn and scalable.
Name a common bitmap file format.
- JPEG
- PNG
- BMP
Name a common vector file format.
- SVG
- AI
What is resolution measured in?
Pixels per inch (PPI).
What happens to a bitmap image when scaled up?
It becomes pixelated.
What is DPI used for?
Dots per inch — used in printing for resolution.
What is a target audience?
The intended group for a product.
What is meant by purpose in digital graphics?
Why the graphic is being created.
What does composition mean?
The arrangement of visual elements.
Name a graphic editing software.
- Adobe Photoshop
- GIMP
What is layering?
Placing elements on top of each other in an editable stack.
What is cropping?
Removing parts of an image.
What is colour correction?
Adjusting brightness, contrast, and hue.
What is file optimisation?
Reducing file size while maintaining quality.
Why save as PNG instead of JPEG?
PNG supports transparency.
What is metadata?
Data about the file (author, size, creation date, etc.).
