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Graphic Design Vocab
New vocabulary words.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Graphic | Illustrations and photographs used to convey meaning and add appeal. |
| Bleed | A print effect 5 in which a color or an object appears to run off the edge of the page. |
| Caption | Brief description text usually placed near an image. |
| Dropped cap | Enlarged character at the beginning of a paragraph. Drops below the line of the text. Grabs the reader attention. |
| Pull quote | Quotation taken directly from the body of the article. Used to draw attention. Often made larger. Can be placed: Between columns, Alone in a column, Right justified, Beneath the headline. |
| Sidebar | Smaller, self- contained story alongside a larger story. |
| End mark | |
| Nameplate | |
| Main Heading | |
| Subheading | |
| Byline | |
| Kicker | |
| Deck | |
| Body | |
| Jumpline | |
| Running header/footer | |
| infographics | Graphical representation of data or information intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. |