Fully Alive, Fully Human - UNIT I Graphic Communication

Q: What is graphic communication according to the unit?

Graphic communication is the use of graphic elements to convey data, concepts and emotions. It includes creating, producing and distributing materials that combine words and images.

Q: Which visual elements are included in graphic communication?

It includes symbols like glyphs and icons, images such as drawings and photographs, and passive contributions from substrate, color and surroundings. Common forms also include slides, transparencies and sketches.

Q: How does the unit explain the history of graphic communication?

It traces early graphics to prehistoric cave paintings and markings, then to engraved stone tablets and ceramic seals used for accounting and records. It also mentions Greek use of graphics for mathematical theories such as the Circle Theorem and Pythagorean theorem.

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Teaching material for the second semester fast track learning programme at DMI–St. Eugene University, introducing Unit I: Graphic Communication. The text defines graphic communication as a process of creating, producing and distributing materials that combine words and images to convey data, concepts and emotions. It explains scope across design, layout, typography, reproduction, finishing and distribution, provides an overview of common visual media, highlights historical development from prehistoric cave paintings to early historical records and Greek geometry.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages244

Reading Time10 h 15 min

AccessFree to download

UNIT I

Graphic Communication

Overview

History

Graphic communication topics

Graphics

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Graphic Communication | 4 | | 2. | UNIT II
WORKING WITH MATERIALS | 137 | | 3. | UNIT III
DESIGN AND REALIZATION | 178 | | 4. | UNIT IV
TEACHING DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY | 207 | | 5. | UNIT-V
E-Learning | 222 | 3 3<8 􀀜 Bc􀀝 4dVT]T D]XeTabXch CTRW]^[^Vh BcdSXTb 􀀜 88 UNIT I Graphic Communication Graphic communication as the name suggests is communication using graphic elements. These elements include symbols such as glyphs and icons, images such as drawings and photographs, and can include the passive contributions of substrate, color and surroundings. It is the process of creating, producing, and distributing material incorporating words and images to convey data, concepts, and emotions. The field of graphic communications encompasses all phases of the graphic communications processes from origination of the idea (design, layout, and typography) through reproduction, finishing and distribution of two- or threedimensional products or electronic transmissions. Overview Graphic communication involves the use of visual material to relate ideas such as drawings, photographs, slides, transparencies and sketches. The drawings of plans and refinements and a rough map sketched

FAQs

What is graphic communication according to the unit?

Graphic communication is the use of graphic elements to convey data, concepts and emotions. It includes creating, producing and distributing materials that combine words and images.

Which visual elements are included in graphic communication?

It includes symbols like glyphs and icons, images such as drawings and photographs, and passive contributions from substrate, color and surroundings. Common forms also include slides, transparencies and sketches.

How does the unit explain the history of graphic communication?

It traces early graphics to prehistoric cave paintings and markings, then to engraved stone tablets and ceramic seals used for accounting and records. It also mentions Greek use of graphics for mathematical theories such as the Circle Theorem and Pythagorean theorem.

Aug 22, 2026

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