• vector drawn graphics
• bit mapped graphics

Vector drawn graphics

• also called drawing or object orientated graphics
• images produced are made up of boxes, circles and lines such as plans for a house
  
• are created and manipulated using Drawing application software
  

Bitmapped graphics

• also called painting or pixel graphics
• images produced are made up of dots where a large amount of detail is required such as logos or photograph
• are created and manipulated using Painting application software