Monday, February 28, 2011
Hypermedia @ 2:17 PM
~Hypermedia~
Hypertext- Bodies of text linked in a non-sequential manner where each box contains links to other boxes of text
Hypermedia- Extension of hypertext to include images and videos
Nodes- A point where links are connected (e.g. web page)
Storyboards
- A technique that was first used for the creation of video information, including film, television and animation
- Contains purpose, contents and elements
- Shows navigation in structure
Linear Navigation
- Simple form of navigation
- Not much options or choices to be made
- One path
Hierarchical Navigation
- Organised structure
- Not overwhelmed by information
- No link between categories
- Stops unnecessary information
Non-Linear Navigation
- Easy for the user to get lost
- Often need to provide a site map
Composite Navigation
- Most hypertext websites use composite
- Form a sequence