Level 2 Digital Applications Edexcel

This subject is broken down into 21 topics in 3 modules:

  1. Developing Web Products 8 topics
  2. Artwork and Imaging 6 topics
  3. Game Making 7 topics
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Digital Applications

Developing Web Products

Understanding the purpose and properties of HTML and CSS

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Understanding the purpose and properties of HTML and CSS

Understanding HTML and CSS

HTML Basics

  • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language and is the standard language for creating web pages.
  • It uses tags enclosed in angle brackets (< >) to structure content on a webpage.
  • Commonly used tags in HTML include

    <h1>

    ,

    <p>

    ,

    <div>

    ,

    <img>

    ,

    <a>

    , and

    <span>

    .
  • A HTML document is made up multiple HTML elements introduced with a start tag, and ended with an end tag.
  • Basic layout structure of a HTML file includes a

    <!DOCTYPE html>

    , a

    <html>

    ,

    <head>

    and

    <body>

    tag.

CSS Basics

  • CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets and it is used for styling HTML documents.
  • CSS can control the layout of multiple webpages all at once - a well used feature includes creating a consistent theme across webpages.
  • A CSS rule-set consists of a selector and a declaration block. The selector points to the HTML element to style, and the declaration block specifies how.
  • Commonly used properties in CSS include:

    color

    ,

    font-size

    ,

    background-color

    ,

    margin

    ,

    padding

    , and

    width

    .

HTML and CSS Together

  • HTML is used to structure content, while CSS is used for formatting structured content.
  • HTML and CSS are meant to work together. HTML files point to one or more CSS files to retrieve style information.
  • CSS can be implemented in three ways in an HTML file: inline, internal, and external.
  • CSS selectors can directly assign styles to HTML elements or classes and ids defined within HTML content.

Importance of HTML & CSS

  • Both HTML and CSS form fundamental components of web development and are essential for creating user-friendly websites.
  • HTML provides Semantic meaning to your website content: it tells the browser what type of content is on your page.
  • CSS enhances HTML by adding styles, making your website aesthetically pleasing and improving user experience.
  • Thorough understanding of HTML and CSS is foundational to mastering more advanced web technologies.

Course material for Digital Applications, module Developing Web Products, topic Understanding the purpose and properties of HTML and CSS

Digital Applications

Artwork and Imaging

Using a variety of software tools (selection, layers, text manipulation, color management, etc.)

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Using a variety of software tools (selection, layers, text manipulation, color management, etc.)

Software Tools

Software tools are essential components of any digital artwork and imaging software. Choosing and effectively utilising the right tool can drastically improve the efficiency of a project and the quality of the resulting image.

Selection Tools

  • Selection tools are used to isolate specific parts of an image, allowing the user to apply changes only to these selected areas.

  • Common selection tools include the Rectangular and Elliptical Marquee tools, the Lasso tools, and the Magic Wand tool.

  • The Quick Selection tool allows users to easily select objects based on colour and tone similarities, which is particularly useful when working with complex images.

Layer Management

  • Working with layers is a foundational concept in digital imaging. It allows users to stack different elements of an artwork on top of each other, isolating each one so they can be edited individually.

  • The Layer panel is the hub of all layer-related tasks, including creating new layers, deleting unnecessary layers, and adjusting layers' opacity and blend modes.

  • Effective layer management includes naming layers clearly, using layer groups for organisation, and utilising layer masks for non-destructive editing.

Text Manipulation

  • Text manipulation tools allow users to add and style text within an image, opening up a range of possibilities for design and communication.

  • Users can adjust various attributes of text, including its font, size, colour, alignment, and more.

  • Tools such as Type on a Path enable users to have text follow a particular line or shape, adding a versatile design element.

Colour Management

  • Mastering colour management tools is key to achieving desired aesthetics and getting accurate print results.

  • Tools such as the Eyedropper help in picking colours directly from an image, maintaining colour consistency across different elements.

  • The Colour Panel allows users to select, create and save custom colours for use in their projects.

  • Understanding the difference between RGB (used for digital display) and CMYK (used for print) colour modes is crucial to get accurate colour representation in the final output.

In Conclusion

A firm grasp of these tools will empower you to manipulate images, layers, text, and colours effectively to achieve your desired outcome in digital artwork and imaging.

Course material for Digital Applications, module Artwork and Imaging, topic Using a variety of software tools (selection, layers, text manipulation, color management, etc.)

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