Module 1 Foundations Lecture (1)
- 1. MODULE1 Foundations EDT 630: Multimedia Design & Development
- 2. Instructional Graphics Definition: Iconic expressions of content that are designed to optimize learning and performance in ways that improve the bottom-line performance of organizations
- 3. Instructional Goals Content drives graphic selection Content and graphics support goals
- 4. Visual Design Model Define Goals Determine Context Design Visual Approach Identify Communication Function Needed to Match Content Apply Principles of Psychological Instructional Events
- 5. Factors of Graphic Selection Graphic Features Surface Communication Psychological Instructional Provide Memory Support Build Mental Models Teach Specific Content Learner Prior Knowledge
- 6. Surface Features Static Art Dynamic Art Illustration Photographic Modeled Animation Video Augmented Reality (AR) Virtual Reality (VR)
- 7. Communication Functions Decorative Explanatory Organizational Relational Tranformational Interpretive Representational Mnemonic Some examples are: Visuals must support the learning process by having effective communication functions.
- 8. Communication Functions Defined Representational Function Purpose Examples Decorative To add aesthetic appeal or humor Book Art Representational Depict objects in a realistic manner Mnemonic Memory aid used to provide cues for factual information Memory Aids Organizational Shows qualitative relationships among content
- 9. Communication Functions Defined Representational Function Purpose Examples Relational Show quantitative relationships among two or more variables Line Graphs Transformational Shows changes in objects over time Interpretive Illustrates a theory, principle, or cause & effect relationships
- 10. Psychological Functions 1. Attention Support 2. Activate / Leverage Prior Knowledge 3. Minimize Cognitive Load 4. Build Mental Models 5. Support Transfer of Learning 6. Support Motivation
- 11. 3 Facets of Graphics Treatment Layout Individual Graphic(s) • The standardized look and feel • Integration of content into the Treatment • Graphic assets and instructional objects
- 12. Useful Tools Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint GIMP Audacity Windows Movie Maker