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1.4 TypographyDefinition:Typography is the visual component of the written word. Description:– typeface = a design for a set of characters Examples:– typeface = font Arial |
1.4 Typography (1)Questions[1 Mark] – Typeface – Size – Alignment – Format – Spacing Answer |
1.4.1 TypefaceDefinition: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 |
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1.4.2 SizeDefinition: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 |
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1.4.3 AlignmentDefinition: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 |
1.4.3 Alignment (1)Questions[1 Mark] – Bottom, Top, Left and Right – Flush left, Flush right, Centered, Justified – High Line, Low line, mid section, outer section Answer |
1.4.4 FormatDefinition:Format refers to highlight options in text Description:Text can be highlighted using bold, italics and underline Example:bold : bold |
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1.4.5 SpacingDefinition:Spacing refers to the distance between the letters Description:Spacing between the letters in text can be Example:Tracking |
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1.5.2 Grid and AlignmentDefinition:Description:place objects onto a digital solution, considering placement via a grid Example: |
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1.7 SKILLS: modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/considerationDefinition:Description:Examples: |
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2.4 Peripheral DevicesDefinition: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 devicesInput device examples include, Microphones, Webcams and a mouse. Output device examples include, Monitor displays, Printers and projectors |
2.4 Peripheral Devices (5)Questions– 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– speakers – printer – microphone – camera – monitor – scanner [6 Marks] Answer– printer – Output – microphone – Input – camera – Input – monitor – Output – scanner – Input [2 Marks] Answer– speakers – video camera – web camera – multi-function device (smart phone tablet) [2 Marks] Answer– speakers – microphone – midi interface (with musical instrument) [1 Mark] Answer |
2.5 Types of Computer SystemsDefinition:The form of computer system which falls ino one of three catagories, those beingDescription: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)Questions– Desktop System – Mobile Device – Server [1 Mark] Answer![]() Answer![]() [5 Mark] Answer• Output • Central Processing Unit • Main memory • Secondary storage |
2.5.1 Desktop SystemsDefinition: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 moreExample:It is generally used for single purpose: gaming computers, computing for 3d animation, etc. |
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2.5.2 Mobile DevicesDefinition:A mobile device is a portable device that can include a phone or a tabletDescription: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 tabletPhones- Iphone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel or a Huawei phone. |
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2.5.3 ServerDefinition:a computer or which manages access to a centralised resource or service in a network.Description:Example:Security server at a schoolEmail Server File Server |
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2.10 SKILLS: Select hardware and software for a specified purpose, including the minimum hardware requirements to run softwareDefinition: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 |
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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: |
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3.1.3 Moral RightsDefinition: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 partyDescription: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 |
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4.4 types of software licencesDefinition: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:ProprietyOpen Source Freeware Shareware |
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4.4.2 proprietaryDefinition: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)QuestionsGive an example. AnswerMicrosoft Office |
4.4.3 sharewareDefinition: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 |
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