Graphics.pdf

Graphics

Seeing is Believing

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Objectives

Understand the reasons for graphics

Illustrate the types of graphics

List the key elements in graphic

design

Use basics of graphic in a report

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Reasons & Basics

Adds a visual

component

Some ideas are

easier to see than

say

Adds interest

Know the purpose

Appeal to the eye

Label well in a

report

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Keys to Good Design

The information is more important than the graphic

Use design elements consistentlyFonts

Styles

Headings

Graphics

Identify graphics with in any text, but graphics should be self explanatory

Keep it simple, stupid

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Types of Graphics

Graph

Photograph

Illustration

Cartoon

Flow Chart

Diagram

Animation

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Line Graph

Usually used for

trends

Can be difficult to

see

Clearly Label

Keep proportions

Sales

0102030405060708090

100

1st

Qtr

2nd

Qtr

3rd

Qtr

4th

Qtr

East

West

North

Bar Graph

Usually used for

comparisons

Can stack data for

totals

Picture graphs are

bar graphs with a

representation of

the item.

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0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

1st

Qtr

3rd

Qtr

East

West

North

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Pie Graph

Usually used to

show percent of

whole

Keep number of

units below 6

Sales

1st Qtr

2nd Qtr

3rd Qtr

4th Qtr

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Photograph

Clearly illustrates the topic.

Needs to be simple and direct in the message

REMEMBER the printed handouts are usually in grayscale

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Illustration

A drawing or photo for explanation

Know the purpose

Keep it simple

Clearly label parts as necessary

Hand Position

for CPR

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Diagram

Use to show functions or parts of an

object

Need to clearly label the parts

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Cutaway DiagramNote: This diagram shows toilet with flush toilet interchange kit.

A. Inner door

B. Inner door slide pins

C. Inner door catch & adjustment

D. Inner door pivot handle

E. Inner door latch

F. Air cushion gasket

G. Urine diverter gutter

H. Urine anti-splash-back pad

I. Manure bin

J. Hinge strap for bin emptying

K. Back wall mount for hinge straps

L. Clamp down assembly

M. Flush toilet interchange riser

N. Notch in riser for stool leg

O. Clip to hold upper assembly up

P. Flush toilet closet flange adapter

Cotuit Dry Toilets

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Cartoon

Simple lines help

visual impact

Clearly states the

purpose

Can be humorous

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Flow Chart

Make Money Organizational Chart

Bill Agin

VP Finance

Sadie von Hiren

VP Human Resources

Kraken de Whip

VP Marketing

Abner Jones

President

•Can show relationships

•Can show processes

• If relationship is very

complicated use

separate flow charts for

each major section

•Flow chart shapes have

meanings depending

upon the purpose.

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Basic Flow Chart Shapes

Process

Decision

Data

Document

Manual operation

Off-page

connector

Preparation

Terminator

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Emission Study

Animation

Adds movement

Takes up memory on a computer

More difficult to design from scratch

Made up of a series of single pictures

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Animation

Make sure animation does not detract from content

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Summary

Graphics help convey content

Good graphics make business writing

look more professional

Be consistent

Keep it simple – just because you can

do it does not mean do it.

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Resources

Microsoft Office Clip Art and Media http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default.aspx

ARG! Animated GIF Cartoons and Alphabets http://www.artie.com/gif-anim.htmPowerPoint Backgrounds, Free Resources for Students and Educators http://www.templatesmadesimple.com/

PowerPoint Templates for Higher Education http://www.brainybetty.com/educators11.htm

Microsoft Office PowerPoint Templates http://office.microsoft.com/templates/category.aspx?CategoryID=CT010834851033&CTT=4&Origin=CT061251791033