GRAPHIC

DESIGN
 Definitions of
Graphics
a graphic is an illustration that helps
the learner conceptualize and/or
visualize an author's ideas and/or
concepts.
 static
illustrations such as drawings,
charts, graphs, maps or photos, and
dynamic presentations such as
animation and video.
 Graphics are non-photographic, two
dimensional materials design
specifically to communicate a message
to the viewer. These often includes
In order to facilitate more effective
learning, educational graphics must
be:
 Used appropriately
 Organizational or explanative
 Placed near the text they are
illustrating
 Useful to the reader
 Meaningful and not detract from the
meaning of the text
 Four Types Of Graphics

 Decorative
 Representational
 Organizational
 Explanative
1. Decorative Graphics
 Decorative graphic is "intended to the
interest or entertain the reader but
does not enhance the message of the
passage.
 Decorative graphics do not enhance
the learner's ability to comprehend,
contextualize, or visualize learning
material

 They are best used for the book covers

, title pages, chapter headings, as well
Example of Decorative
Graphics
 2. Representational
Graphics
a representational graphic is one
"that portrays a single element." This
type of graphic illustrates concepts.

A representational graphic may allow

a learner to conceptualize / visualize
on a large scale (educational topics)
Example
   The
musculoskeletal
system is one of
the eight systems
that we will be
studying this
semester. The
musculoskeletal
system is
comprised of the
bodies bones and
muscles.

Fig 1. Skeleton
 3. Organizational
Graphics
 anorganizational graphic is one "that
depicts relations along elements
such as a map or chart.
 This form of graphic illustrates facts.
 This
allows the learner to form a
mental picture of the text, thus
enhancing learning
Examples
 4. Explanative
Graphics
 Explanative
graphics explains how a
system works"
 This
type of graphics supports and
explains the text.
 Theexplanatory graphics assists in
explaining the process/procedure
Examples of Explanative
Graphics
Activity:
 Please take a few minutes and practice
creating your own graphics. Try to
create graphics of your own for each of
four types.

 Then,partner up with one of your

classmates, to discuss and correct
each others work.