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1.4   Typography

Definition:

Typography is the visual component of the written word.

Description:

– typeface = a design for a set of characters
– size = how large or small
– alignment = arrangement in a line; left, right or both
– format = the way that it is arranged or set out
– spacing = the distance between

Examples:

– typeface = font Arial
– size = 12pt
– alignment = left aligned
– format = bold
– spacing = the distance between

1.4   Typography (1) Questions
1. Which concept of Typography relates to the positioning, usually to a symmetrical position?[Josh]
[1 Mark]
– Typeface
– Size
– Alignment
– Format
– Spacing

Answer
– Alignment

1.4.1 Typeface

Definition:

The design for a set of characters

Description:

The style of characters used in text. In most applications this is set by choosing a font.

Example:

Font: Arial

1.4.1 Typeface
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1.4.2 Size

Definition:

The size of the text. How large each character is

Description:

Size for fonts, measured in ‘points‘ 72pt is 1″ or 2.5cm in height

Example:

72pt

1.4.2 Size (1)
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1. What is Size measured in? [Zane]

[1 Mark]

Answer
Points: pt.
1.4.3 Alignment

Definition:

The horizontal position the text sits within an area

Description:

Alignment can be set to left, Centred, Right or Justified

Example:

left align = text lines are rendered flush left
centre = text lines are centred
right align = text lines are rendered flush right
justified = text is stretch to be flush on the left and right borders

1.4.3 Alignment (1)
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1. Which are the 4 types of alignment? [Aaron]
[1 Mark]
– Bottom, Top, Left and Right
– Flush left, Flush right, Centered, Justified
– High Line, Low line, mid section, outer section
Answer
– Flush left, Flush right, Centered, Justified
1.4.4 Format

Definition:

Format refers to highlight options in text

Description:

Text can be highlighted using bold, italics and underline

Example:

bold : bold
italics : italics
underline : underline

1.4.4 Format
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1.4.5 Spacing

Definition:

Spacing refers to the distance between the letters

Description:

Spacing between the letters in text can be
even – Tracking
uneven – Kerning

Example:

Tracking
– word
– w o r d
– w o r d
Kerning
The letters r and n when together like this, rn , actually look like an m

1.4.5 Spacing (1)
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1. What are the styles of spacing? [Zane]

[1 Mark]

Answer
Tracking and Kerning

1.5.2 Grid and Alignment

Definition:

Description:

place objects onto a digital solution, considering placement via a grid
place objects onto a digital solution, lining up the parts in relation to grid
in the picture below, the large eyes are placed onto the grid to help line up the eyes

Example:

grid snake with eyes x 3

1.5.2 Grid and Alignment
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1.7   SKILLS: modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/consideration

Definition:

Description:

Examples:

1.7   SKILLS: modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/consideration
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2.4   Peripheral Devices

Definition:

A peripheral device is a device that connects to a computer system to add functionality to it.

Description:

The meaning “peripheral” means plug-in, peripheral devices are basically anything ranging from a keyboard to a pair of bluetooth earphones, there are also 2 different kinds of peripheral devices these are input and output devices.

Examples:

Examples include input and output devices
Input device examples include, Microphones, Webcams and a mouse.
Output device examples include, Monitor displays, Printers and projectors
2.4   Peripheral Devices (5)
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1. Peripheral devices that are normally attached to a computer system are called input devices or output devices. Identify which of the sentences below describes an input device.
– Devices that capture images and transfer these images to a computer
– Devices that provide the result of processing any information that a computer creates
[1 Mark]
Answer
Devices that capture images and transfers these images to a computer.
2. The following table provides a list of devices. Identify each as either an input device or output device.
– speakers
– printer
– microphone
– camera
– monitor
– scanner
[6 Marks]
Answer
– speakers – Output
– printer – Output
– microphone – Input
– camera – Input
– monitor – Output
– scanner – Input

3. List TWO (2) peripheral devices required to conduct an internet based videoconference.

[2 Marks]

Answer
– headphones
– speakers
– video camera
– web camera
– multi-function device (smart phone tablet)

4. List two (2) peripheral devices required to record a song and then to edit that song.
[2 Marks]
Answer
– headphones
– speakers
– microphone
– midi interface (with musical instrument)

5. Name ONE (1) peripheral device that can be used for multiple tasks.
[1 Mark]
Answer
A combined printer/scanner

2.5   Types of Computer Systems

Definition:

The form of computer system which falls ino one of three catagories, those being

Description:

Desktop System:
A stationary computer system that requires a constant feed of power from the electrical grid. A prime example of a Desktop system are PC’s (Personal Computer)<br
Mobile systems:
Unlike Desktop Systems, mobile systems are portabile and can be taken on the go. Examples of mobile systems include phones, laptops, digital watches etc.

Servers:
Servers are stationary systems that are generally used for their extremely large storage capacity and their ability to allow clients to communicate with one another.

Examples:

2.5   Types of Computer Systems (3)
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1. Identify the type of computer system from the three listed below which is commonly used in a network to enable the sharing of resources and files.
– Desktop System
– Mobile Device
– Server
[1 Mark]
Answer
Server
2. Label the diagram below, indicating the four (4) main components of a computer system. [4 Marks]
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3. List the five hardware components of a computer system.
[5 Mark]
Answer
• Input

• Output

• Central Processing Unit

• Main memory

• Secondary storage

2.5.1 Desktop Systems

Definition:

A desktop computer is a personal computer that fits under ones desk. It can be used for a multitude of things that a mobile device has. It can be found on desks in offices or schools.

Description:

It consists of a monitor or screen, mouse and keyboard and is a system unit with other peripherals, it is generally used for typing documents and surfing the web, email and more

Example:

It is generally used for single purpose: gaming computers, computing for 3d animation, etc.
2.5.1 Desktop Systems
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2.5.2 Mobile Devices

Definition:

A mobile device is a portable device that can include a phone or a tablet

Description:

Any kind of mobile device, is anything that can be handheld, the 2 main different kinds of mobile devices include phones and tablets.

Example:

Tablets- iPad, Android Tablet, a google nexus device or a Lenovo tablet

Phones- Iphone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or a Huawei phone.
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2.5.3 Server

Definition:

a computer or which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network.

Description:


Example:

Security server at a school
Email Server
File Server

2.5.3 Server
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2.10   SKILLS: Select hardware and software for a specified purpose, including the minimum hardware requirements to run software

Definition:

Description:

Understand the specified task required;
• Software required to complete the specific task
• Hardware specifications to run the software efficiently
• Operating System the require software runs on.

Examples:

Video Editing
• Software – Final cut pro, imovie
• Hardware –
o 8gb or ram
o An eighth-generation intel core i5 processor
o SD card reader
o HDMI output cable
• Operating System – Mac OS

2.10   SKILLS: Select hardware and software for a specified purpose, including the minimum hardware requirements to run software
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3.1    purpose of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia)

Definition:

The Copyright Act. Copyright is a right belonging to the owner or licensee of a a literary, artistic or dramatic work, film or sound recording, to reproduce, perform or otherwise deal with the work.

Description:

Purpose of the Act:
– protects owners of creative works such as text, sound recordings, film, computer programs etc.
– gives rights to the owner (and only the owner) so others cannot reproduce, replicate or profit from other peoples’ work
– the owner must give approval if a third party wants to use it
– copyright does not protect ideas or concepts
– protection is automatic in Australia, unlike other countries where copyright may need to be registered.

Examples:


3.1    purpose of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia)
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3.1.3 Moral Rights

Definition:

Moral Rights where introduced in 2001 These rights are personal and inalienable. This means that they are granted to authors and performers personally and may be exercised by them even though the copyright is owned by someone else; also, they cannot be sold to another party

Description:

Moral rights consist of the following rights: The right of attribution: The creator of the work must be identified The right not to have authorship falsely attributed: It should not be inferred that others created it. The right of integrity: Should not be altered on a detrimental way.

Example:

– If someone uses your work they must say you created it
– Someone can not use your work and say they created it


3.1.3 Moral Rights
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4.4    types of software licences

Definition:

A software license is basically a document that provides legally binding guidelines on the use and sharing of software.

Description:

The purpose of a software license is so that without the license agreement, using the software would be a breach of the copyright law. The license also defines the responsibilities of the parties entering into the license agreement and may impose restrictions on how the software can be used.  Software licenses typically are either proprietary, free or open source, the distinguishing feature being the terms under which users may redistribute or copy the software for future development or use.

Examples:

Propriety
Open Source
Freeware
Shareware

4.4    types of software licences
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4.4.2 proprietary

Definition:

Proprietary software is closed source software made by a company to make profit, because it is paid software , it usually has very good support and regular updates.

Description:



Example:

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop

4.4.2 proprietary (1)
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1. What is Propitiatory software?
Give an example.
Answer
Proprietary software refers to non-free software where in which the publisher maintains the intellectual property rights.

Microsoft Office
4.4.3 shareware

Definition:

Shareware is a type of proprietary software which is initially provided free of charge to users, who are allowed and encouraged to make and share copies of the program. Shareware is free for only a trial period, but then after you must either uninstall it or delete it. copyrighted software, it is a branch of the proprietary software.

Description:



Example:

Adobe acrobat, winzip

4.4.3 shareware
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