CGD 218 Week 5

Assignment

Final Project

Focus of the Final Project

Communicate one (1) complex idea, body of information, or message using three (3) different approaches to visual communication. Some examples of approaches to visual communication include:

Information graphics

Symbols and signs

Shapes and colors

Images and groups of images

Charts and graphs

Typography

Cartoons and illustrations

In addition to the visuals, write a two to three page paper reflecting on why each approach is effective in communicating your message, and which of your approaches you feel would be most effective. Explain your reflective responses. Your visuals must clearly and effectively communicate the message and reflect the application of material covered in this course. Your Final Project must provide a clear and rational analysis of the effectiveness of each visual in communicating the message.

Discussion Questions

Make a content analysis of the comics page of your local newspaper. Do the following: Count the number of frames, count the number of words spoken by male and female (and other) characters, count the number of times you see male and female figures, and classify the strips in some manner while listing the topics discussed. What do the comics reflect about American culture? Are groups underrepresented? Are some groups not represented? Respond to at least two of your classmates' postings.

(Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.)

Explain the legal and ethical principles you need to follow for all visual image use. What do you need to adhere to when using images in the workplace? What is the impact of computer technologies on legal image use? Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.

(Your initial post should be a minimum of 200 words.)