Unit 35 P1

•          Mouse - a mouse is a pointing device that functions by detecting two-dimensional motion relative to its supporting surface.  You need a mouse to move the cursor and scroll around to enable functions in the drawing program. £5 - £40
  
  
  ·         Monitor - a monitor is a computer display. You need the monitor to view your screen and view the graphics without the monitor you could not make graphics.  £50 - £200
  
  
  
  
  ·         Computer - An electronic device for storing and processing data, typically in binary form, according to instructions given to it in a variable program. The computer is the heart of everything the computer is where everything is, the computer is where all programs are stored. £200 - £1,500 I would recommend you go for apple mac.  Because it is fast easy to use and simpler than any other computer.
  
  
  ·         Scanner - a scanner is a device that optically scans images, printed text and handwriting. You would maybe use the scanner to scan things like pictures and text through the computer this can help with making graphics because if you were to hand draw things you could put ti through the computer. £100 - £250
  
  
  
  
  ·         Projector - A projector is a device that uses light and lenses to take an image and project a magnified image onto a larger screen or wall. A projector could come in handy if you were to present your idea in a presentation for a much larger view which everyone can see.  £100 - £600
  
  
  ·         Keyboard - a keyboard is a device which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches. The keyboard is how you type words you need this if you were to add texts to the graphics you are designing or even if you need to surf the web for ideas. £5 - £50
   ·         Digital camera - A camera that makes a record and stores digital images. This would be handy for taking pictures and adding them to the presentation. £140 - £300
  

  
  

  ·         Printer - A machine for printing text or pictures onto paper. This would be handy for printing off your work to show/present your work to your boss or workers.
  
  
  
  
  If you were to start graphic designing I would highly recommend you purchase adobe illustrator.
  ·         Great-looking pixel-perfect artwork.
  ·         Can integrate with virtually any other Adobe application.
  ·         High-quality pixel- and vector-based web content.
  ·         Easy and simple to use.
  ·         The world’s best rated graphic designing program.