MM Understanding and Composing Multimodal Projects

MM: Understanding and Composing Multimodal Projects

MMUnderstanding and Composing Multimodal Projects

MMUnderstanding and Composing Multimodal Projects

MM1	Introduction

MM2	Analyzing written words

a	Genre: In what kind of document do the written words appear?

b	Features: What do the words look like?

c	Purpose and audience: What is the purpose of the written words? Who is the intended reader?

d	Meaning: What effect do the words have on the reader?

MM3	Analyzing sound

a	Genre: What kind of sound is it?

b	Features: Examine the pitch, pace, and volume of the sound

c	Purpose and audience: What is sound being used for? Who is the intended listener?

d	Meaning: What effect does sound have on the listener?

MM4	Analyzing static images

a	Genre: What kind of image is it?

b	Features: Examine the context, perspective, and elements of the image

c	Purpose and audience: What is the image meant to convey? Who is the intended viewer?

d	Meaning: What effect does the image have on the viewer?

MM5	Analyzing moving images

a	Genre: What kind of moving image is it?

b	Features: Perspective, composition, and editing

c	Purpose and audience: What are the moving images being used for? Who is the intended viewer?

d	Meaning: What effect do the moving images have on the viewer?

MM6	Analyzing multimodal texts

a	Genre: What kind of multimodal text is it?

b	Features: Which modes are represented? How do they work on their own and with each other?

c	Purpose and audience: What is the composition doing? Whom is it intended to reach?

d	Meaning: What effect does the multimodal composition have on the viewer?

MM7	Starting your own multimodal project

a	Getting direction from the assignment

b	Considering the "So what?" question

c	Understanding expectations, managing your time

MM8	Considering your purpose and audience

a	Prewriting with your purpose in mind

b	Identifying your audience's needs and perspectives

c	Connecting with your audience

d	Recognizing an unintended audience

MM9	Planning your project

a	Understanding your own composing process

b	Collaborating effectively with others

c	Deciding on a main idea

d	Planning support

e	Choosing a genre and delivery method

MM10	Managing your project

a	Saving all your files in one place

b	Keeping track of all your files

c	Using clear file names

d	Keeping track of versions when sharing files

MM11	Outlining and drafting your project

a	Choosing the right organizing tool

b	Drafting to support your main idea

MM12	Emphasizing important information

a	Determining what needs emphasis

b	Choosing a strategy for creating emphasis

MM13	Revising and editing your multimodal project

a	Seeking and using feedback

b	Revising and remixing

MM14	Integrating and documenting sources

a	Documenting sources

b	Knowing when a citation is needed

c	Determining how to integrate sources

d	Figuring out how to document sources

MM15	Presenting or publishing your project

a	Knowing your options

b	Spaces for presenting and publishing

c	Making your project accessible and usable