MODULE 3 WORKSHEET

Tools of the Trade

Task

Hopefully you took in as much of the information in this module as possible. To find out how well you have done, complete the following worksheet.

Timing We recommend that you allocate at least 30 minutes to this worksheet.

Marking At the end of the worksheet is a convenient answers/feedback and advice section to allow you to see how well you have done.

You are not required to return this worksheet

Page 1 of 7 Activity 1 10 Minutes

We discussed the three most important types of software, including ‘ Editor’. Name and describe the other two types.

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Page 2 of 7 Activity 2 10 Minutes

We learned about three important items of hardware for graphic designers, including a . Name and discuss the other two hardware items in detail.

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Page 3 of 7 Activity 3 10 Minutes

Work your way through the following paragraphs and insert the most appropriate words to fill in the missing blanks. There are 10 in total.

Raster Graphics Editor This is software which allows you to freely __1__ and edit images and then save them in a __2__ or ‘raster’ format. These formats include JPEG and PNG. The advanced editing and image effects __3__ make working with any type of photo or image as __4__ as possible.

Raster software is an essential tool for any graphic designer and the most popular is Adobe __5__. There are other options out there, but Photoshop is certainly the most trusted in the industry. For the more __6__ conscious graphic designer, there are free packages with __7__ capabilities such as Pixlr and GIMP.

Storage Due to the high __8__ and memory draining nature of graphic design work, it is highly recommended that you invest in __9__ storage solutions. This is not only for the massive capacity it offers, but also for the guaranteed __10__ of your valuable files. Storing work on your or on portable drives puts them at risk due to theft and damage.

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Page 4 of 7 Answers / Feedback Use this section to check your answers and see how well you have done You are not required to return this worksheet

Activity 1

1-Vector Software The next bit of software you’ll need is vector software, which allows you to create images that can be freely scaled without losing any image quality. While vector and raster software are similar, there are certain instances where one does something the other can’t, so it’s best to have both. Once again, Adobe is the most popular industry choice and their Adobe Illustrator software is the best option on the market.

2-DTP Software Desktop publishing (DTP) software refers to software which allows users to create professional page layouts. It is often used for things like web page design, brochures, posters and other jobs which require high-quality layouts for publishing. Once again, Adobe comes up trumps with Adobe InDesign which overtook the old favorite QuarkXPress in terms of capability and popularity a few years ago.

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1-Internet Connected Computer The first thing you’ll need is a good internet connection and a computer with good specs. Graphic design work uses a lot of memory and the high resolution nature of the work means that you'll struggle with an entry-level computer.

For the best results, ensure your computer has the following: CPU: Intel or AMD processor with 64-bit support and a minimum 2 GHz processor. Memory: Minimum 2GB of RAM with 8GB as a recommended amount.

2-Graphics Tablet Graphics tablets allow you to turn your computer into a sketchpad and are a great tool for graphic designers.

They offer much higher drawing functionality than a mouse and are perfect for any design or editing jobs.

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1. Enhance 2. 3. Tools 4. Easy 5. Photoshop 6. Budget 7. Limited 8. Resolution 9. Cloud-based 10. Protection

Summary

Well done. You have now completed this Worksheet. It is time to move on to the next Module.

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