Introduction to
2D Graphics

Vector vs. Raster

2D Graphics

Raster

(Pixels)

Best suited for photographs

Lower level

Vector

(Scalable)

Best suited for line-based drawings

Higher level

2D Graphics

RGB

Red, Green, Blue

(Light / DigitalDisplay / Web)

CMYK

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

(Pigment / Print)

2D Graphics

RGB

Red, Green, Blue

(Light / DigitalDisplay / Web)

CMYK

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key (Black)

(Pigment / Print)

2D Graphics

Raster

(Pixels)

Best suited for photographs

Lower level

Vector

(Scalable)

Best suited for line-based drawings

Higher level

2D Graphics (DEA)

Raster Techniques

Vector Techniques

2D Graphics (FSAD)

Raster Techniques

Vector Techniques