Using Photographs from the Web. Today more than ever, photographs and other visual media are at our fingertips. Whether it’s through Google Images or Flickr, we have endless visual media available for us to use. Or, do we?   Watch the video Copyright Basics (http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/education/resources/   copyright_basics1.html). Then, in a 2- to 3-page paper, examine […]

Why is Visual Literacy Important? Watch Brian Kennedy’s TedTalk: Brian Kennedy: Visual Literacy and Why We Need It (http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/TEDxDartmouth-Brian-Kennedy-Vis;search%3Abrian%20kennedy), and address the following questions:   1. Compare and contrast Kennedy’s definition of visual literacy with the textbook’s definition.   2. Explain how visual literacy can be considered a universal language.   3. Examine how visual […]

Photography and Composition. When considering magazines like National Geographic, or social media like Pinterest, it becomes evident that photography plays an instrumental role in visual communication. However, creating an impactful photograph is not always easy.   Your textbook explains the importance of design and composition in successful photography. For this discussion, locate a photograph (either […]

Typography in Business. Oftentimes, we can’t avoid using words to communicate messages. And sometimes, we’re even limited with the visuals we can include. So, how can we make our messages as clear and aesthetically pleasing as possible? Incorporating typography can assist us in this… especially in the business setting. Take a look at the following […]

Using Visuals to Communicate. Regardless of where you work or what your career is, learning how to communicate effectively and professionally is important if you want to succeed. Further, learning how to successfully utilize visual media in your communication can dramatically enhance the effectiveness of your message.   As you will learn, preparing and packaging […]

What would the following Scheme commands return? 1. (car ‘(mm dd ee))   2. (eq? ‘G ‘C)   3. (cdr ‘(I love ceis420))   Question 2 Create a loop in Scheme that will display integers from 1 to 15   Question 3 Research F#, ML, Scheme, and LISP. Which is the most popular? What industries […]

Scavenger Hunt What is the purpose of public relations writing? Find three examples of organizations that are using public relations. Examples might be a press release announcing a new product release, community relations, or any effort to maintain the organization’s corporate identity.   In your post, describe the purpose for each organization and answer the […]

Magazine Article Create a magazine article which incorporates research and writing for a particular audience and medium that utilizes skills in creating information graphics, writing headlines, and cut lines. Your article should demonstrate an understanding of the reading as well as the implications of new knowledge. The 800-1,000 word article should integrate readings and class […]

Information Graphics Activity Based on the Product Information Article for the Web that you submitted in Week Three, identify two information graphics and incorporate them within the text of that paper. Ensure that the text leads into each graphic and that the graphic includes an appropriate cutline to accompany the article. Describe what aspects of […]

Product Information You are responsible for writing information about new products created by your company, Statewide Lighting, to be posted on its public website. Its latest product is an outdoor lighting system with built-in speakers for decks and patios. Write a product information article for the company website about the new system, based on the […]