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unit 2
introduction to layout and design
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Computer Science
10th Grade
05/06/2011

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Accordion fold
Definition
a zig-zag fold with 6-panels and 2 paralled folds that go in opposite directions
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Alignment
Definition
the placement of text or graphics on a line
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Asymmetrical balance
Definition
the type of balance when both sides of the central axis are not identical
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Balance
Definition
feeling of equality of weight, attention, or attraction of the various elements within a production.
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Binding
Definition
the Joining of pages with either wire,glue or other means.
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bond
Definition
standard type of paper used
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card stock
Definition
a heavy weight paper used for cards.
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Consistency
Definition
maintaining the same layout and style throughout the publication
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Contrast
Definition
The differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements within a presentation
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Contrast
Definition
The differences in values, colors, textures, shapes, and other elements within a presentation
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Flow
Definition
the visual path created by the the arrangements of elements
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Focal point
Definition
the visual path created by the arrangements of elements
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Gatedfold
Definition
folding the sides in toward the middle of a page.
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Half fold
Definition
dividing the page in half
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Layout
Definition
the arrangement of all key parts
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Legal
Definition
a standard ameran paper size that is 8.5 x 14 inchs
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Letter
Definition
a standard american paper siz is 8.5x11 inchs
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Line
Definition
as a design element, lines can be used to divide or unite elements on a page
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Mass
Definition
the physical or visual size of a publication or an object in the publication
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Mock layout
Definition
rough draft of the finished publication that shows the major elements of the publications
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Newsprint
Definition
type of paper that is low quality and inexpansive
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Optical center
Definition
optical center is slightly to the right of and above the actual center of a page
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Paper weight
Definition
the actual weight in pounds of 500 full sheets of paper regardless
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Perfect binding
Definition
to bind pages together with glue to create a book
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Ream
Definition
a package of 500 sheets of paper
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Repetition
Definition
use of the same visual effects a number of times in the same project
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Saddle stitch
Definition
type of binding the staples down the middle of folded pages
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shape
Definition
a design element that includes geometric, natural or abstract shapes
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space
Definition
space is the distance or area between or around things
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Spiral binding
Definition
tyype of binding that secures pages by using metal combs
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symmetrical balance
Definition
type of balance that occurs when the weight of a composition is evenly distributed around a central vertical or horixontal axis
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Tabloid
Definition
a standard american paper size that is 11x17 inchs
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Target audience
Definition
specific group of people for which you design your documents
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Texture
Definition
the surface quality of a shape
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Thumbnail sketch
Definition
small sketch that shows only the large element of the page
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Time Frame
Definition
the amount of time given to complete a document
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Tri-fold
Definition
two parallel folds resulting in 3 panel on each side of the paper
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Unity
Definition
the combination of all elements working together to achieve a sense of harmony in your design.
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Value
Definition
the measure of lightness and darkness in color
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White space
Definition
areas on a page with no text or graphics
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Z-Pattern
Definition
the visual path that draws the way from top left to top right.
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