Definitions
What is a Graphic?
In addition to the basic definitions for graphics, clip art, and graphics style, explore the expanded definitions for Clip Art, Border, Dingbat, Downrule, End Sign, Graph, Lines, and Rule.
Instruction
A Matter of Style
In addition to sources for graphics, this lesson looks at how to mix and match multiple pieces of clip art or other images. Be sure to examine the images linked in the last few paragraphs of this lesson.
Assignment
Find Your Image
Take as long as you need to go through the clip art and photos that came with your software or other image collections you own. Find the graphics you want to use on your greeting card. Keep graphics style in mind. Don’t miss the exercise included near the end of this lesson.
DTP Classroom
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Related Tutorials & Resources of Interest
Images for Desktop Publishing
Looking for more sources for clip art and photos for your greeting card and other projects? Start here. You’ll also find tutorials on how to pick the right pictures and how to place pictures into desktop publishing software.
