Task 1: Research, collect and describe a range of existing graphics/images for use in webpages

Assessment Objective 1 is assessed in this task.

Before you start planning the graphics for Recycle GB, you must carry out some research into graphics already in use on different websites.
You will need to collect and describe a range of these graphics. This will give you ideas for the graphics that Recycle GB want.

Good examples of graphics that have been created for use on the WWW are frequently found on large commercial websites that have spent a great deal of money on design.

No Internet
If the internet is down or you don't have access there are some Screenshots here that you can use.

Pass

A1 - Collect a range of web graphics from at least two different websites

For example:
• logos
• graphical navigation bars
• advertising banners
• navigational buttons
• web icons.

A2 - Describe the web graphics you have collected

• purpose of the graphics
• positive aspects of the graphics
• negative aspects of the graphics

Example

Merit

B1 - Collect graphics must be collected from at least three different web sites

B2 - Describe the web graphics you have collected

• is the graphic suitable for its purpose (does it do its job)
Hint: The image is suitable for its purpose because....
• give reasons for the positive and negative aspects of the graphics
• give details of the sizes of the images.

Distinction

C1 - Collect graphics from at least four different websites.

C2 - Describe the web graphics you have collected

• describe the impact of the images.
• give valid reasons for the positive and negative aspects of the graphics
• size details (physical size and file size) Saving Images for the Web - - - Image folder
• target audience.