Graphics Technology looks at how to communicate graphically, equipment used from basic to complex [pencil to computers], develop ability to create graphical presentations for varied needs, ensure an understanding of health and safety practices, understand standards and special conventions, develop specific techniques and build an understanding of the impact of graphical presentation on society. Practical components [obviously not included here] form the major part of this study.

This page accesses information on all the above areas. It includes tutorials, software programs, sample work units, techniques, data and more.

Information regarding Digital Photography, Photography and Animation is found on these pages, while information regarding Home Economics is found on the General Technology Information page.

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General Sites

• All Graphic Design
  ‘A Portal of Graphics Software Resources, Desktop Publishing [DTP] Tools, Graphics & Graphic Design Resources, Links to Tutorials for Image Editing,’ just for starters ! The site is huge in its scope.
• Australian Designers at Work
  ‘Meet designers and learn about how they work. Click an icon to begin ’. Designers from a range of areas.
• Australian Graphic Design Association
  Articles, news, educational information, weekly bulletin, jobs and Links.
• Computer Animation Tutorials
  ‘Find step-by-step guidelines on how to create simple computer animations. Tutorials are broken down into 2D and 3D animation and range in levels from Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced’.
• Graphics
  Links to aspects of the K-10 NSW Graphics Technology area.
• Graphics.com
  ‘The shared resource for creative design’. News, tips, forums [including Graphic Design], blogs, downloads, gallery of samples, resources, newsletters, links. Covers aspects of graphics and graphics programs.
• Graphics Technology
  ‘The following resources have been developed to support Stage 5 Graphics Technology’. Digital Education Revolution, Department of Education & Training, NSW.
• How Web Animation Works
  Introductory information, the evolution of web animation, information about animated GIFs, Flash Shockwave, dynamic HTML, examples.
• Links for Learning
  Stage 5 Graphics Technology. Architectural Drawing, Computer Animation, Design in Graphics, Multimedia/Photography. Digital Education Revolution, Department of Education & Training, NSW.
• Trop Jr.
  ‘A short filmmaking competition open to kids aged 15 years and younger. If you are a budding young filmmaker, or just want to have some fun with your friends, grab a camera and start shooting your masterpiece !’

Graphical Communication

• GraphicCommCentral
  ‘Portal for graphic communication education and training’. Activities, articles, news, curriculum materials, ways to implement these. US based but eminently usable. Senior secondary and tertiary oriented but material also applies to lower levels.
• Instructional Materials
  ‘Here you will find instructional materials developed by graphic communications educators’. Part of GraphCommCentral.
• Virtual Tutorials
  ‘The Virtual Tutorials contains hundreds of useful online instructional tutorials’. Select from listed programs. Part of Graph Comm Central.

Graphics Standards & Conventions

• Formal Drawing Techniques
  ‘Isometric projection, planometric projection, perspective drawing and for working drawings, orthographic projection, section drawings, assembly drawings’.

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Technical Drawing [Manual Drawing]

Pre-CAD methodology, still usable and being used.

• Technical Drawing
  Methods, applications for technical drawing, related fields, technical drawing [the document], notes, references, links. From Wikipedia.
• Technical Drawing - Engineering Drawing
  About.com. Links for a range of technical drawing topics.
• TEFA Links
  Technology links. Browse to find those applying to Technical Drawing.

Specific Areas of Study

• Architect Studio 3D
  ‘On this Web site, you can design a house, walk through it in 3D, then share it with the world. You can also learn more about architecture, past and present, and explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s life and work’.
• Fundamentals of Design^©
  ‘The purpose of this guide is to give you the basics of engineering sketching and drawing’. See Resources section of the main menu. From MIT.
• Making Maps Easy to Read
  ‘This research on cartographic communication is divided into six sections’ including typography, symbols, eye movement, more.

Photography

For information about all aspects of photography, resources, tutorials, etc., go to the Photography page. For Digital Photography, follow link.

Techniques & Technology

• 3D Model Builder
  3D e-Learning Program for Individuals and Educators. ‘Dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of 3D Graphics, the core technology that drives all 3D systems including PlayStation, XBox, your home PC. 2 courses on offer. The first, 3D Graphics 101, teaches core concepts and develops core skills. The follow on, 3D Graphics 102, introduces advanced concepts and methods used in 3D graphics. Anyone can take the course and all resources are Freely available online. All you need is a Windows PC and the Internet’. Australian.
• Animator v. Animation
  Flash presentation of technique and tools. Quite a good introduction.
• AutoCAD Tutorial Home Page
  ‘Tutorials contain helpful information for getting started with AutoCAD software. They are designed to be part of an introductory course in technical graphics’. 6 Tutorials.
• Design Tutorials
  ‘Graphic Design and Web Design Tutorials’. Tutorials for several programs and specific techniques.
• Drawing In One-Point Perspective
  ‘Step-by-step instructions for basic one-point are presented on this site. The first section presents key concepts’.
• Flash Kit
  Collection of links to all aspects of Flash design and development. Browse for what you want.
• All Graphic Design Tutorials
  ‘Graphic Design Software Directory & Portal for Graphics Tips; Desktop Publishing Resources & Graphic Design Links’.

Photoshop Tutorials

• Capital Tutorials - Free Photoshop Tutorials
  Listed under several sections.
• Photoshop Tutorials & Adobe Photoshop Plugins
  ‘Our Free Adobe Photoshop Tutorials have been separated into 5 collections’.
• Photoshop Tutorials - Where Anyone Can Learn Photoshop
  ‘We offer Photoshop tutorials you won’t find anywhere else, with easy to follow, step by step training that’s perfect for all skill levels ! Each tutorial is written with beginners in mind, so even if you’re brand new to Photoshop, you can easily follow along !’ Material is available online while PDFs need to be checked before downloading as they incorporate the use of another program.

• Woodweb Woodworking Software
  Freeware, shareware, demo software for all aspects of woodworking. Links to Business & Productivity, CAD software.

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