| Animated Graphics 
Animated graphics are graphics that can be made to move in a rapid or slow sequence
of images. In animated graphics, either a fixed image moves from one point to another on
the screen or the image gives the impression of motion.
| Examples of Uses |
Advertisement banners, icons, cartoons, demonstrations of concepts |
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| Requirements for Using it on a
Computer |
Animated graphics should run in any recent browser with a 28.8 bps or
better modem connection. If they are large (over 10K) they may take some time to
load—something to bear in mind if they are to be used for instructional purposes. |
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| Requirements for Using it to
Create Materials |
If you already know the basics of HTML, simple animated graphics are
relatively easy to produce and embed in Web pages. (A Web tutorial from California State University, Chico simplifies the
process for creating animated graphics; for more extended guidance, see the resources
offered by the Animated Gif Artists Guild.)
However, more complex animated graphics that can be manipulated to demonstrate concepts
will require expertise in CGI scripting and in designing interactive forms. |
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| Examples in Module 1 |
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