Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Week 1 Visual and Technical Research

VISUAL RESEARCH


  • Information Graphics are images that describe and depict a topic/information. The graphic images makes it easy for the viewer to understand what the topic will be about. Not only does it give the viewer an insight on the information they are about to read, but it also catches their attention because the image is normally visual pleasing and engaging. Information graphics are usually used when information needs to be explained quickly and easily.


Here are some examples of information graphics:








  • Visual Iconography is a graphic icon that describes a word or a topic. They are normally smaller and similar to a symbol. Visual iconography symbols have an identification, description, and interpretation of the image.


Here are some examples of visual iconography:








  • Typography is when you take letters and arrange them to create an art design. Typography can be really simple and get the point across or can create a picture or image. It originally started from the printing press and moveable type, but now it is able to be created on the computer.


Here are some examples of typography:








  • Graphic Illustrations are images or pictures that helps portray an article. They are usually done all digitally with no hand work. The picture should relate to the story and help explain it further.


Here are some examples of graphic illustrations:








TECHNICAL RESEARCH

  • What is HTML5? HTM: stands for hypetext markup language. It is a language/code used to create a webpage on the internet. New features of HTML5 are video, audio, animation, vector images, drag and drop, and many more. This is the simple code for HTML5.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title> Title of the document</title>
</head>

<body>
The content of the document....
</body>

</html>


  • What is CSS3? CSS3 stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It is a language used in web design that helps with the details in a webpage. It created the look and format of the page. Some things it can design are lists, hyperlink presentation, backgrounds and borders, text effects, and multi column layouts. Here is an example of what CSS3 can do.



  • What is JavaScript? It is a web language that helps your website become interactive Javascript runs on your visitors computer and will not require them to download anything to see it. It is used often to make polls and quizzes.