PROJECT #2: Multimedia Design in the Digital Age

Create and design visuals and a simple web site for your research project using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver technology, and “embed” at your site your research project, with accompanying links, self-created images, and video. This will be an ongoing project over the course of the semester.

PROJECT #1: DIGITAL MEDIA Research Project

Select a DIGITAL MEDIA issue that highlights a challenge, problem, or solution related to personal or professional media-focused business, politics, and democratic expression in our 21^st century society. 

(NOTE: Scan through our MEDIA@SOCIETY book for ideas - i.e. NSA surveillance, body image and objectification, alcohol marketing to college students, Google’s controversial decision to digitally copyright books, Facebook’s ever-changing privacy policy, the issue of data mining, or gaming addiction).

We will produce the paper in stages:

(1. TOPIC; 2. QUESTION/THESIS; 3. 6 SOURCES/OUTLINE; 4. DRAFT 1.0)

Research and produce an 8 paragraph (individual) or 16 paragraph (paired) multimedia research paper on this issue, following the assessment guidelines below.

To earn an “A,” be sure your papers:

1. Have a specific THESIS statement, grounded in TIME and PLACE, in your opening paragraph.

2. Consist of 8 paragraphs of between 5-7 sentences each.

3. Contain no grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors.

4. Be illustrated with AT LEAST one SELF-CREATED photo or video embed for EACH paragraph. (Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to help you.)

5. Provide AT LEAST one direct quotation from AT LEAST 6 different texts.

6. Be presented with confidence in class (excerpted sections.)

Week #15: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 11

This post is due by Tuesday, April 15 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #14: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 10

This post is due by Tuesday, April 8 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #13: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 9

This post is due by Tuesday, April 1 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #12: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 8

This post is due by Tuesday, March 25 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #11: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 7

This post is due by Tuesday, March 18 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #10: SPRING BREAK - Enjoy!

Week #9: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 6

This post is due by Tuesday, March 11 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #8: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 5

This post is due by Tuesday, March 4 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #7: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 4

This post is due by Tuesday, February 25 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #6: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 3

This post is due by Tuesday, February 18 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #5: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 2

This post is due by Tuesday, February 11 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week # 4: Blogging MEDIA@SOCIETY, Chapter 1

This post is due by Tuesday, February 4 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

Read our MEDIA@SOCIETY book, assigned chapter above.

In a SINGLE blog post below, provide for the chapter:

1. A single sentence, IYOW, that captures the chapter's THESIS (main argument).

2. THREE specific pieces of supporting documentation - ideas, concepts, stats, data - to bolster your thesis for the chapter. (Use 2 - 3 sentences for each.)

3. A single PERSONAL story of 3-4 sentences that connects the chapter directly with your own personal media experiences.

4. A SINGLE specific question you have after reading and blogging on the chapter.

Game on,

Dr. W

Week #3: Blogging FEED, Books 3 and 4

This post is due by Tuesday, January 28 @ midnight for full credit. 

Email late posts to rob.williamsATmadriver.com for partial credit.

1. Read FEED, books 3 and 4.

2. Describe FIVE specific media-related themes in FEED, using 3 sentences for each theme. Be sure to include a textual reference and page # as part of EACH description. (What does MT Anderson, the book's author, want us to think about?)