Graphics
Overview
Every website, poster, and presentation you see is built from images, and understanding how those images are constructed gives you the power to create, edit, and choose the right format for any task. Whether you are designing a logo that must scale to a billboard or cropping a photograph for a newsletter, the principles are the same.
In this lesson you will explore the two fundamental image types, bitmap and vector, learn how to build images from basic shapes, and practise the editing techniques that Edexcel expects you to demonstrate in the practical component of the 4IT1 course.
Objectives
- Explain features of image types: bitmap, vector
- Create images: combining basic shapes and text, rectangles, circles, lines, triangles, arrows, text boxes
- Edit images: image editing, cropping, adding captions/text, editing/deletion of unwanted aspects
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Graphics. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Which image type is made up of a grid of coloured squares called pixels? A) Vector B) Bitmap C) SVG D) Flash Answer: B
- What happens when a bitmap image is enlarged beyond its original resolution? A) It becomes a vector image B) It loses all colour C) It becomes pixelated D) Its file size decreases Answer: C
- Which image type would be most suitable for a company logo that will appear on business cards and billboards? A) JPEG B) BMP C) GIF D) SVG Answer: D
- What does cropping an image do? A) Increases the resolution of the image B) Removes unwanted areas from the edges C) Changes the colour depth D) Converts it from bitmap to vector Answer: B
- In a graphics application, what does grouping objects allow you to do? A) Change the file format B) Move and resize multiple objects as one unit C) Increase the colour depth D) Convert bitmap to vector Answer: B
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