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 |
c | Editing |
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 |