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Glasser, Leslie – Journal of Chemical Education, 2014
We introduce various methods which are used to depict three-dimensional objects on two-dimensional surfaces. Many of these are artistic and not conducive to exact interpretation. Instead, the scientific and engineering practices and mathematics of orthographic projection are introduced, and illustrated in an accompanying interactive Excel…
Descriptors: Science Education, Illustrations, Computer Graphics, Scientific Concepts
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Kari Jabbour, Khayrazad – Acta Didactica Napocensia, 2012
Multimedia learning principle occurs when we create mental representations from combining text and relevant graphics into lessons. This article discusses the learning advantages that result from adding multimedia learning principle into instructions; and how to select graphics that support learning. There is a balance that instructional designers…
Descriptors: Multimedia Instruction, Educational Technology, Technology Uses in Education, Instructional Design
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McAnany, Debbie – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2009
With the shift in numbers between Canadian-born students in the university classroom and the increased number of international students, it is a primary concern for instructors and instructional designers to know and understand learner characteristics in order to create effective instructional messages and materials. Recognizing how culture might…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Cultural Pluralism, Learning Experience, Educational Experience
Cosden, Chris – Online User, 1995
Discusses the use of America Online and CompuServe to find clip art, photos, and other images for use in desktop publishing projects. Highlights include copyright issues, different graphic formats, graphic conversion programs, compression programs, and downloading. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Copyrights, Desktop Publishing
Long, Joseph W. – Microsystems, 1983
GrafTalk is a powerful, easy to use, business-oriented graphics package for producing pie, bar, and line-plot graphs. GrafTalk should run on nearly any CP/M-based system that drives a graphics device through serial/parallel output port. Discusses package installation, structure, documentation, and use, plotting scientific data, and comparison with…
Descriptors: Business, College Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs
1994
This collection of computer generated images aims to present media tools and processes, stimulate ideas, and inspire artists and art students working in computer-related design. The images are representative of state-of-the-art editorial, broadcast, packaging, fine arts, and graphic techniques possible through computer generation. Each image is…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Artists, Computer Graphics
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Watson, V. R. – CoED, 1983
Describes phenomena that can be effectively illustrated using microcomputers, techniques used to create these illustrations, and techniques used for displaying them in regular classrooms and over an instructional television network. Also describes microcomputer features required to apply the techniques, providing comments on the suitability of…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Educational Television
Rakes, Glenda C. – Performance and Instruction, 1996
Using computer graphics such as drawings, charts, and figures in textual instruction can enhance learning by providing a spatial concept of what is being read. It is important for instructional designers to determine the specific instructional objectives to be met, what level of comprehension they want learners to achieve, and how to use the…
Descriptors: Charts, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Diagrams
Blum, Lester – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1983
Discussion of several applications of microcomputer programing in developing economics tutorials on videocassettes includes hardware requirements and videocassette preparation. A sample oligopoly program is included. Additional potential applications noted include using the microcomputer as an electronic blackboard and audio synchronized…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Economics Education, Higher Education
Urrows, Henry; Urrows, Elizabeth – Videodisc and Optical Disc, 1984
Reports on the state of currently available digital storage and retrieval systems and describes in detail one-sided optical videodisc LaserData and the Mnemos system, which stores graphic images on microfiche discs. Video Patsearch, Matrox, Philips Megadoc, DEMAND, and Digital Recording Corporation's optical digital records and future videodisc…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Costs, Databases
Sparkman, Russell – 1995
The creative processes of 14 computer graphic artists are recorded in this book. Artists represented include: Joseph Kelter; Glenn Mitsui; Diane Fenster; Steve Lyons; Jeff Brice; Thirst; Pamela Hobbs; Lance Hidy; SKOLOS/WEDELL; Marcolina Design/Dan Marcolina; John Hersey; David Carson; Bert Monroy; and Jack Davis. The narrative provides insight…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Artists, Collage
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Levine, Leonard – Optometric Education, 1992
A new optometry-oriented program for the Macintosh computer has been written for the Neural Sciences Computer-Assisted Learning Package to include graphics and synthesized speech. It has 21 modules in 6 categories: anatomical drawings; diagrams illustrating physiological concepts; records from experiments; flow charts of neuroanatomical pathways;…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Anatomy, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics