What is a screen?
A “screen” is a file or document that fills a computer screen and is used for assessment purposes. A slide in a PPT presentation would be considered a screen. In fact you may want to use PPT in order to create your screens for each assessment component.
The IB probably choose the term 'screen' since your work will be viewed and assessed on a computer screen. The format and file type are open. As you create your screens you should always think about what the examiner will see and ensure that it is clear!
The IB probably choose the term 'screen' since your work will be viewed and assessed on a computer screen. The format and file type are open. As you create your screens you should always think about what the examiner will see and ensure that it is clear!
How do I make a screen?
Software
Importing Images
Avoid
- Prepare using slide presentation software such as Microsoft’s PowerPoint®, Apple’s Keynote®or Prezi Pro™
- Convert to a portable document file (PDF) for electronic submission
Importing Images
- Resize images so that they are no more than 1,500 pixels in height or width and optimized for web and devices, before importing them.
Avoid
- Do not use animations within slides and animated transitions between slides!
How should I layout and design my screens?
Orientation
Since screens are meant for online assessment it makes sense that the format of your screen fits the format of a computer screen. If you set up your screens in landscape view the examiner will not need to scroll or zoom in/ out which will make him or her very happy!
Consistent design scheme
Balance visual and textual information
Since screens are meant for online assessment it makes sense that the format of your screen fits the format of a computer screen. If you set up your screens in landscape view the examiner will not need to scroll or zoom in/ out which will make him or her very happy!
Consistent design scheme
- Limit yourself to one or two fonts
- Sans serif fonts are easier to read on screen
- Avoid narrow or cursive fonts
- Make slide backgrounds subtle and consistent
- Use high contrast between background and text colour
Balance visual and textual information
- Wherever possible, communicate with visuals and graphics in preference to text.
Works Cited
International Baccalaureate Organization. DP Visual Arts Guide. Cardiff: Peterson House, 2014. PDF.
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