Student Resources
Section 11A: Graphics and Graphics Software
Internet Labs
Find Some Clip Art
There are many sources of clip art on the Web. Much of the clip art is free,
but some requires a fee. You can find good clip art from reputable sources by
checking these Web sites:
Graphics Software
Many graphics software makers have Web sites where you can get information about
their products, including prices, features, reviews, and more. Some vendors
let you download free trial versions or shareware versions of their applications.
Visit these Web sites for information on a few graphics programs, but do not
download any software without your instructor's permission.
- Adobe Systems, Inc.
Adobe makes
graphics and desktop publishing programs such as Illustrator,
PhotoShop, PageMaker, and others. Visit http://www.adobe.com/
and click the Products link.
- JASC, Inc.
JASC
makes the popular PaintShop Pro paint program as well
as other graphics and Web design tools. Visit http://www.jasc.com/
and click the Products link.
- Microsoft Corporation
Visio
2000 produces various drawing tools that make the
creation of technical drawings easy for people with
no design experience. Visit http://www.microsoft.com/office/visio/
and click the Visio 2000 Overview Tour link.
- Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk
makes CAD, 3-D, animation, and other products used
in architecture, engineering, and movie and game design.
Visit http://www.autodesk.com/
and click the Products and Solutions link.
- Macromedia, Inc.
Macromedia
makes the Shockwave and Flash plug-ins and tools for
creating content that use them. The company produces
various design tools for graphics, multimedia, and
the Web. Visit http://www.macromedia.com/
and click the Products link.