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§Study guide: Digital media
This page brings together the most important concepts from the trade so you have them in one place when you study for an exam or need to start a task. Use it as a reference and revision.
Graphic types and resolution
- 01Raster graphics: built from dots; becomes blurry with strong enlargement; used for photos.
- 02Vector graphics: built from mathematical shapes; scales sharply; used for logos and icons.
- 03Resolution: print requires high resolution, screen manages with lower. You can always make it smaller, not conjure up details.
Color space
- 01RGB: light colors for screen and web.
- 02CMYK: ink colours for printing.
- 03Set up the document in the colour space it should be delivered in, and expect that bright colours can shift when converting.
File formats in brief
| Format | Used for |
|---|---|
| JPEG | Photos for web/sharing |
| PNG | Web graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
| SVG | Logos and icons that scale |
| Pressure and shareable documents | |
| TIFF | Images for professional printing |
Work process in four steps
- 01Idea and sketch — develop broadly, choose direction with the customer.
- 02Production — neat project, customer's style, save versions.
- 03Feedback — note corrections, distinguish mistakes from taste.
- 04Delivery — correct format/resolution/color space, run checklist.
Rules and considerations
- 01Copyright: only use material you are allowed to.
- 02Personal data: be careful with people's information and pictures of them.
- 03Accessibility: contrast, alt text, operation without mouse.
“The tool changes, the eye and rules persist. Learn the fundamentals, so you learn the rest faster.”
— Study guidance, digital media