College Vocab
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Simplified Vocab for computer graphic design
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 animation | creates the illusion of movement by rapid projections |
| archival paper | paper that is acid free; lifetime of 100 years or longer |
| art director | person responsible for managing the creative and production process |
| artwork | illustrative, diagrammatic and photographic material |
| ascenders | part of certain lower case letters (b d f h k l t) extends above the x height |
| bandwidth | amount of info internet connection can carry |
| bar chart/graph | graphic rep of different values using bars |
| baseline | imaginary horizontal line letters rest |
| bezier curves | curved line segments that can be reshaped by changing anchor pts |
| bit | binary digit |
| bitmap image | graphic image stored as a specific arrangment of dots or pixels |
| bleed | printed image, extends beyond the normal illustrated area |
| blind embossed | raised surface impression |
| body matter/text | Reading matter distinct from headings |
| browser | software used to view web pages |
| camera ready | generic term - artwork is ready for reproduction |
| capline | imaginary horizontal line defined by capital letters |
| caption | description accompanying illustration or photograph |
| cmyk | cyan-magenta-yellow-black |
| collaboration | working with others to create visual artwork |
| color separation | creating separate negatives and plates for each color set |
| communication | exchange of thoughts or messages to other people |
| comp (comprehensives) | see what prospective drawings will look like |
| compression | packing data in order to save disc space |
| computer aided design (CAD) | using a computer to assist design of physical objects |
| computer graphics | representation of info in graphic form using a computer |
| computer languages | artificial language designed by humans to communicate with machine |
| computer terminal | computer input/output device used with remote computer |
| concepts | ideas or notions that explain an artwork |
| content | meaning contained within any visual image |
| context | situation surrounding an element and dictates its function |
| craftsmanship | technical excellence in utilization of material |
| crop marks | horizontal and vertical lines that indicate edge of a piece |
| cropping | cutting of elimination of portions of visual form |
| css | cascading style sheet- feature of html to create templates |
| data processing | storing and handeling info in a computer |
| design | planned combo of visual elements |
| design manual | specifies operational guidelines for app of corporate identity |
| diagram | complex statistical concepts are presented in condensed visual form |
| display matter | typesetting that uses full range of type sizes and weights to ensure info stands apart from continuous text setting |
| dpi | dots per inch |
| em | square of each type size |
| en | half the width of an em |
| flow chart/ flow design | graphic rep. of a process or activity |
| font | complete set of alphabets relating to one size of typeface |
| format | defines shape of 2d surface which a design is created and the outer edges of the picture plane |
| four color process | producing color printing using four separate plates to print cmyk |
| gif | display up to 258 colors, small size file, widely used on web |
| gradient | smooth transition of color in an object |
| graphic design | generic term for activity of combining typography, illustration, photography, etc |
| graphic tablet | interactive computer device consisting of electronic board and electronic pen. |
| grid | layout device used to achieve visual order and consistency |
| halftone process | photochemical process converts continuous tone image into a series of minutes on printed paper |
| hierarchy | arrangement of elements or forms according to importance or quality |
| html | hypertext markup language |
| idea | thought or knowledge that exists in the mind to produce mental activity |
| ideogram | character or graphic symbol represents an idea or concept |
| imposition | arrangement of individual pages of a book or brochure |
| imprint | legal obligation that requires name of publisher, printer, date and place of printing to appear in work |
| jpeg | joint photographic experts group |
| kerning | spacing between certain type face |
| lamination | process of covering paper with strong transparent plastic |
| layers | allows the user to assemble, organize and re edit artwork |
| layout | design draft of book, advertisement - establish overall appearance |
| leading | vertical spacing between lines of text |
| line weight | thickness of printed line |
| literals | minor typesetting mistakes requiring correction before printing |
| logotype | letters or words formed in distinctive and unified form |
| meanline | imaginary line marking tops of lowercase letter |
| measure | width to which typesetting is set |
| multimedia | communication combining text with graphics |
| neutrality | being in the middle without activity emphasis or direction |
| operating system | computer that controls computer system |
| optical spacing | arrangement of letters to avoid appearance of uneven gaps |
| pantone system | color system enables designer to specify consistent color matcing |
| paradigm | model or belief system that enables designers to specify consistent color matching |
| pdf | portable document format |
| photomontage | combining or superimposing photos from different sources |
| pica/pica em | traditional unit type of measure |
| pictogram | pictorial sign that depicts simplified rep of object or activity |
| pixel | stands for picture element |
| point | standard unit of typographical measurement |
| proof | applies to initial output for examination |
| quick time video | apple technology allows video to be viewed on a web site |
| ram | random access memory |
| raster | digital image composed of pixels |
| ream | quantity of paper |
| rebus | uses pictures symbols in place of words |
| resolution | degree of detail and clarity of a display |
| rgb | red green blue |
| roman | generiic term to describe typeface |
| screen printing | image is created by forcing ink through fine screen |
| semiotics | relationship between signs and symbols and what the rep |
| serif | terminal stroke normally at bottom of main stroke of roman letters |
| signage | coordinated directional sign requirements |
| simplification | paring down essential elements |
| symbol | letter or sign designed to rep an activity or idea |
| thumbnail | small version of graphic image |
| tiff | tagged image file format |
| time | nonspatial continuum in which events progress |
| tracking | adjustment of space between characters |
| trademark | identification decive in form of a symbol or logo |
| typeface | alphabet created for purpose of reproduction |
| type specimen | typeset sample produced to show visual properties |
| url | uniform resource locator |
| usp | unique selling proposition |
| vector | image composed of lines and curves |
| video | series of framed images put together |
| visual communication | way of expressing ideas visually |
| visual narrative | telling story of visual images |
| wys/wyg | what you see is what you get |
| x height | body of any lower case character that has neither ascender or descender |
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