Imaging and Design for
Online Environment
APLD04 - Empowerment Technology
Topics:
• Basic principles of graphics and layout
• Creating infographics
• Online file formats for images
• Principles and basic techniques of image
manipulation
• Uploading, sharing, and image hosting
At the end of this lesson, the students should be
able to:
• understand the basic principles of graphics and
layout;
• create a simple infographic using web tools;
• understand and use several file formats used on the
web;
At the end of this lesson, the students should be
able to:
• easily manipulate images using a simple image
editor;
• and upload and share images using web tools.
What is an image?
A representation of the
external form of a person
or thing in art.
What is an image?
2-dimensional, such as a
photograph or screen
display.
What is an image?
3-dimensional, such as a statue or hologram.
What is an image?
They may be captured by optical devices – such as
cameras, mirrors, lenses, telescopes, microscopes,
etc. and natural objects and phenomena, such as
the human eye or water.
Graphics
These are visual images or
designs on some surface, such
as a wall, canvas, screen, paper,
or stone to inform, illustrate, or
entertain.
Examples of Graphics:
Photographs Drawings
Examples of Graphics:
Line Art Graphs
Examples of Graphics:
Typography Numbers
Examples of Graphics:
Symbols  Geometric Designs
Examples of Graphics:
Maps  Computer Graphics
Examples of Graphics:
Engineering drawings, or other images
IMAGE FILE FORMAT
IMAGE FILE FORMATS
IMAGE FILE FORMATS
JPEG
GIF
PNG
JPEG
Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
- does not support transparency and animation.
JPEG
IMAGE FILE FORMATS
JPEG
GIF
PNG
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format (GIF)
- supports transparency and animation.
GIF
GIF
IMAGE FILE FORMATS
JPEG
GIF
PNG
PNG
Portable Network Group (PNG)
- supports transparency but not animation.
PNG
PNG
What is Layout?
A part of graphic design
that deals in the
arrangement of visual
elements on a page
Layout
Basic Principles of
Graphics and Layout
Principles of Graphics and Layout
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Balance
The visual weight of objects, texture, colors, and space
is evenly distributed on the screen.
Symmetrical balance uses the same characteristics.
Asymmetrical uses different but equally weighted features.
Balance
Symmetrical Asymmetrical
Symmetrical Balance
Symmetrical Balance
Asymmetrical Balance
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Emphasis
An area in the design that may appear different in size,
texture, shape or color to attract the viewer’s attention.,
Emphasis
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Movement
Visual elements guide the viewer’s eyes around the
screen.
Movement
Movement
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Repetition
Makes design aware. It brings consistency and flow to
the design
Repetition
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Pattern
Builds course. It builds familiarity and organizes design
for trouble-free viewing.
repetition of specific visual elements such as a single
unit or multitude of forms.
Pattern
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Harmony
Brings elements closer. It utilizes familiar traits of
design elements and puts them into focus.
Harmony
Harmony
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Contrast
Addresses conflict. It highlights the difference and puts
an emphasis on what is important.
Contrast
Contrast
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Proportion
Conveys stability. It involves various elements to create
a coherent design.
Proportion
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety
Variety
Reaps attention. It adds flavor to the design, making it
more interesting and engaging.
Variety
Principles of
Graphics and
Layout
Balance
Pattern
Harmony
Emphasis
Repetition
Contrast
Movement
Proportion
Variety

Image and design manipulation in empowerment technology

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