Graphic Design: Software

Graphic Design: Workplace Technology

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Graphic Design Software

• •Varies depending on the tasks required such as:

  –writing and publishing

  –designing

Software for Writing and Publishing

• •Includes:

  –Microsoft® Word

  –Microsoft® Publisher

  Apple Pages

Microsoft Word

• •Is a word processing program

  •Is used for:

  –creating text documents

  –developing research papers

  –proofing spelling and grammar

  –generating essays

Microsoft Word

• •Pros:

  –can check documents for grammar and spelling mistakes

  –has a variety of text format styles

  –organizes text with headers, footers, page numbers and page breaks

  •Cons:

  –only used for text concentrated documents

  –no custom page sizes

  –little design options

Microsoft Publisher

• •Is a software program used for publishing pieces with layouts

  •Is used for:

  –fliers

  –brochures

  –newsletters

Microsoft Publisher

• •Pros:

  –allows custom page sizes

  –provides various layout and design options

  •Cons:

  –lacks graphic design tools

Software for Design

• •Includes:

  –Adobe® Photoshop®

  –Adobe® InDesign®

  –Adobe® Illustrator®

  –GIMP

Adobe Illustrator

• •Is a vector-based design software allowing users to create graphics which are not compressed into pixels allowing for images to be scalable

  •Is used for:

  –custom lines, shapes and designs

  –logos

  –graphics

Adobe Illustrator

• •Pros:

  –use of vector images, which can be scaled without losing quality

  –large variety of graphic design tools

  •Cons:

  –can be expensive

  –steep learning curve

  –limited photo editing

  –does not color blend as well as Adobe® Photoshop®

Multiple Choice

According to the segment, which of the following is NOT a software for writing and publishing?

• Microsoft Publisher

• Apple Pages

• Adobe Photoshop

• Microsoft Word

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage, or pro, of Microsoft® Word?

• Can check documents for grammar and spelling mistakes

• Allows custom page sizes

• Uses masks to apply effects to only certain portions of an image

• Uses vector images

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage, or pro, of Microsoft® Publisher?

• Lacks graphic design tools

• Allows custom page size

• No templates included

• Must own an Apple® device to open

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a software for design?

• Apple Pages

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• GIMP

Multiple Choice

What type of graphics does Adobe® Illustrator® create?

• Photo images

• Raster Images

• Pixel images

• Vector Images