1.7 On-screen publications

You must recognise and use standard layouts for common screen-based publications, including slide presentations, information points and websites. You will use storyboarding to design the layout of pages/slides in these publications.

You will learn how to create and link web pages/slides using hypertext structures with appropriate navigation routes.

In addition to the generic features listed in Section 1.5 you will also need to consider features of on-screen publications, including:

•  frames

•  backgrounds

•  hyperlinks

•  transitions.

You will learn the importance of thorough testing, including:

•  proofreading content

•  checking layout

•  checking all links and pathways

•  checking suitability for different browsers and user systems.

Screen-based publications can be extremely compelling and persuasive, but, all too often, they are just ‘gimmicky' and uninformative. You must learn to avoid simply using technology for technology's sake.