Class Presentations Take 2

Julia

Argument: Horoscopes and astrology can be disproven by science, so they may not always be accurate.

Strengths: Lots of information, interesting topic, good choice of medium,

Things to Develop: More pictures or something to break up information sections

Meridith

Argument: Photo manipulations can be difficult to spot from an original photo

Strengths: Photos are well-edited, it is very difficult to pick the original photo

Things to Develop: Make the argument stronger (text will help with that), pick a specific side and make an argument for that

Olive

Argument: There are many distinguishing attractions for states, get out and sight-see

Strengths: Good use of images, very interesting medium,

Things to Develop: Make a clear argument (maybe use a slogan like “Get Out and Explore!” or something)

Kim

Argument: Advertising for UP Unique Creations

Strengths: Good layout, products are advertised well, website seems to flow nicely

Things to Develop: Add a “favorite items” page, give a purpose for the site (where do the funds go?)

Katelyn

Argument: There is more to a political candidate than just their stage appearance and policies

Strengths: Good examples, makes an overall neutral statement, good layout

Things to Develop: Mix up sentences (try not to start with “Did you know…” every time), specify if the claims are from the general public or just one person’s opinion

Courtney

Argument: Participate in NaNoWriMo and write a 50,000 word novel

Strengths: Good contrast, interesting topic, good information, sense of completion as you read on

Things to Develop: Past examples of success? Adding in a picture or two would help break up the information

Devin

Argument: Eating off campus is less expensive, and gives you more choices.

Strengths: Photos look good, cost analysis is interesting, dining hall information is thorough

Things to Develop: An info graphic of the survey results would definitely help your argument

Hannah

Argument: Support Hannah’s sister and her blog

Strengths: Very calm layout, seems like a good start for a blog

Things to Develop: Make the argument clear, more posts would be good

(Millenniums Video)

Argument: Our generation has had many media influences that continue to affect our skills and how we chose to use them today.

Strengths: Interesting and fun to watch movie, easy to relate to,

Things to Develop: Figure out the sound

Jana

Argument: Use Halonen Landscaping for your lawn care

Strengths: Basic, gets the reader’s attention

Things to Develop: More color could help contrast the information

Peer Reviews

Sarah's Drawings

Major Argument: Get people, primarily those in music, interested in the campus acapella group, Vocal Achord

Strengths: The drawings are AWESOME! I immediately get the impression that you care deeply about this group, and are looking to help them with publicity.

Things to develop: Let us know which one wins the vote, they both look very nice but could use colors.

James' Anti-Piracy photo

Major Argument: Online piracy hurts the economy, and needs to be stopped.

Strengths: Many interesting facts, good use of images, color choice emphasizes key information

Things to develop: Utilize space at bottom to clarify argument, give facts on how many individuals are convicted on charges of piracy.

Casandra's Prezi

Major Argument: Greek Life is a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership as well as meeting new people.

Strengths: Interesting system of transitions, fun to watch and keeps the audience focused

Things to develop: Slow the speed down a little, try thicker text to help your audience read the information

Media Production Concerns

    So we recently did a project on connection issues with regards to location, and those thoughts and readings have never been more applicable than with this project. Just like we saw in the Williams research or the Born Digital work, the primary audience of Club Indigo is limited by their knowledge of digital media as well as their location.  This has been a real challenge for me because it limits the number of individuals I have access to for questions or permission to use their materials.  Though this has made it difficult for me to get primary information aside from personal experience, it has also helped me realize there may be more to my Media Production than I had originally thought.
    When this project first started, I knew almost immediately that a good topic would be attracting a younger audience to Club Indigo to help other students like myself experience the fun and friendly atmosphere Club Indigo offers.  Now, I see that my project could also be a sort of "call to arms" if you will in an effort to attract other digital natives to help bring the club into the digital era.  Though the club has a section of the Calumet Theater website, a quick Google search turns up very little else.  Even if my Media Production attracts one other digital native, that may be all that Club Indigo needs to start digital advertisements.  The challenge of finding reliable sources and information may be a little more difficult than I had originally anticipated, but seeing the potential my project has for the club is more than enough encouragement to keep going!