FrontPage - Using Text & Graphics to Communicate
a Message
Inserting a Photo
Pictures are an important addition
to any website or presentation. They can make a website more attractive and
add any important content that cannot be described in words.
It is very important that you consider
Issues of Copyright when using images from the web.
 to
learn about the issues of copyright.
Inserting a picture on your website is
very simple, just choose insert on the top menu and scroll down to
picture. Now you have a choice as to whether you want to insert a
clipart, or a picture from a file.
to
learn more about inserting pictures
When you insert a picture on your
webpage it is very important that you do not edit the image
on the page, editing should be done in an image editor before it
is inserted onto the page. To learn more about editing images
see Graphics.
Inserting Clipart is a little different
then inserting an image from a file. When you insert a clipart
image, it is not saved in web format so others can view the clipart
image. So, it is very important that you convert the file
format to a 'jpeg' or 'gif'.
to see a viewlet on how to
do this.
Fonts and Sizes
Fonts on the web are limited.
Be sure to use a font that is easy to read. San-serif is a good font
to use for headlines, while serif is great for the body of the text.
Be sure to test the font size; make sure that it is big enough to
see without having to squint (16-18).
Different fonts have different personalities;
serif fonts tend to lead the eye horizontally, whereas, sans-serif
fonts are much simpler and lead the eye up and down. Once you have
decided on the intended audience for your site, fonts should be
considered. Fonts can be fun, serious, and even artistic; they can
add or take away from the message that you are trying to put across
to the reader.
Color and Contrast
Color and contrast are very important
when creating your page design. You should use colors that
complement one another and can grab the viewer's attention. Colors,
like fonts, have personalities; for example, red is bold and powerful
while pink is soft, and orange is creative. Remember to keep
only a few colors, too many colors make it hard for the viewer to
focus on a certain point. When choosing the colors, choose
colors with purpose. For example, if your page is about the
environment, try a green, yellow, or brown, something that resembles
the earth. With all of this in mind, you also have to remember
that contrast should be clear.
Visit this PBS
www.pbs.org/flw
site for a great example of color and contrast used well.
Layout and Background
When viewing something, ones eyes start
in the upper left. This is useful to know for use of headlines,
or other material that you wish for the audience to notice immediately.
The layout should be familiar and consistent on all pages within
the site. It is also good to have the background barely visible
so that the viewer does not get distracted by it.
http://ace.acadiau.ca/arts/classics/home.htm
to
learn more about graphical design elements and principles that should
be considered when designing your webpage.
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