The Power Point for the group ‘jammed ad’ is again my best example for the electronic part of our WOVE communication. My first thought for the presentation was to use a poster because I’m far better designing with my hands as opposed to one a computer. Although in contrast, over the last several years, I’ve noticed Power Point has made posters obsolete. They allow certain amenities posters cannot; therefore, I eventually decided to use a Power Point. First of all, they are far easier to read from a distance and more information can be listed with a crisper appearance. I think my Power Point did a great job of keeping my audience’s attention. I think this piece shows my comprehension of what is expected for a “good” Power Point. None of the slides were over loaded with text to scare off the viewers and a picture per slide helps the audience relate to what we were talking about. Also, if I ever lost my train of thought, a quick glance at the screen would put me back on track.
Many other forms of electronic communication were used throughout the semester as well. Primarily, the internet whether it be looking up sources or checking emails. The emails sent and received during the semester had some of the most insightful information for me; it was a great source to clear up questions or submit early papers to see if I was going down the right path.
Friday, May 2, 2008
English 250 Final--Visual
I made it a point to make sure any visuals I used on any assignment were always relevant and wasn’t there to just take up space. To represent my visuals, I’m going to talk about my essay’s pictures.
Up until this year I had never even used images in my work. Then in English 150 it was apparent a picture was to be expected on every paper. With that in mind, Google images were a great help. In English 250 the essays actually pertained to personal events so instead of using Google I used my own camera to take pictures. Each essay has at least one picture that shows the main point of discussion of the essay. Now I had the choice of angle, closeness, and some times even lighting. I preferred this method for this class in particular. Usually I’m expected to regurgitate other’s facts to describe an argument I care little to nothing about. In this class, I was given very broad criteria for assignments. Thus, allowing me to pick subjects I had personal prior knowledge. It felt fitting that since it was my opinion and knowledge, I should also use pictures taken by me as well.
Up until this year I had never even used images in my work. Then in English 150 it was apparent a picture was to be expected on every paper. With that in mind, Google images were a great help. In English 250 the essays actually pertained to personal events so instead of using Google I used my own camera to take pictures. Each essay has at least one picture that shows the main point of discussion of the essay. Now I had the choice of angle, closeness, and some times even lighting. I preferred this method for this class in particular. Usually I’m expected to regurgitate other’s facts to describe an argument I care little to nothing about. In this class, I was given very broad criteria for assignments. Thus, allowing me to pick subjects I had personal prior knowledge. It felt fitting that since it was my opinion and knowledge, I should also use pictures taken by me as well.
English 250 Final--Oral
If I had an opinion on a subject being discussed during class, I did my best to give my view. I was involved with several types of oral communication throughout this semester: interview, discussing my paper with others, group work, group projects, and then presenting the work to the class. The best example that I participated in for oral communication would’ve been the ‘group jammed ad’.
The jammed ad worked two fold. There was oral communication when I presented my material to the class when I described how our ad worked. To my memory I did not fidget with my hands, cross my arms, or put my back to my audience while using an appropriate volume for all to hear me. Yet, the vast majority of the oral communication in this project was done with my group members. During the presentation the audience is entirely passive and don’t have a choice on what they’re told. With the team members everyone has an equal say. Times need to be discussed for when we could meet and who was to do what by a given time. If someone was doing their share, it needed to be noted. The amount of verbal communication directly coincides with the quality of the final project.
The jammed ad worked two fold. There was oral communication when I presented my material to the class when I described how our ad worked. To my memory I did not fidget with my hands, cross my arms, or put my back to my audience while using an appropriate volume for all to hear me. Yet, the vast majority of the oral communication in this project was done with my group members. During the presentation the audience is entirely passive and don’t have a choice on what they’re told. With the team members everyone has an equal say. Times need to be discussed for when we could meet and who was to do what by a given time. If someone was doing their share, it needed to be noted. The amount of verbal communication directly coincides with the quality of the final project.
English 250 Final-Written
Written communication can come in many different forms; all of which have different applications. For instance, prior to my English 250, if someone said the word, ‘blog,’ I would’ve said they were making up a word. Instead, it is written literature posted for all to see. The purpose of anything written in any way imaginable is to tell someone something. Whether it is a persuasive essay or a memo to a coworker, any text is always meant to communicate information.
The paper I felt most passionate about was the argumentative research paper. I really like how the paper assigned in this class asked for our opinions as opposed to the repeating of facts off the internet. I chose to discuss the skate park that was needed and built in my hometown of Nevada, Iowa. I then went on to discuss the outcome that went along with obtaining our desired skate park.
“Indiana Jones is not a perfect hero, and his imperfections, I think, make the audience feel that, with a little more exercise and a little more courage, they could be just like him.” These were the words of producer Steven Spielberg (Indiana Jones). In the Indiana Jones series, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Walton Jones, Jr. is a fictional professor of archaeology and an adventurer. The 1981 action film Raiders of the Lost Ark, its prequel (1984, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), and sequel (1989, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) ended up being his "last crusade" for over 18 years. At Cinemark Movies 12 in Ames, Iowa a banner is hung on the wall and reads, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as shown in Figure 1. This advertisement for the upcoming 2008 movie was strategically made by its marketing agents. This is best Figure 1: Indiana Jones banner inside the Movies 12 Lobby understood by giving its complete description, its use of ethos, pathos, logos, and the implied underlying worldview. For one to better comprehend this banner some prior knowledge of the previous movies would be beneficial.
The sign is simple and expects the viewer to have prior knowledge of Indiana Jones. Indy, played by Harrison Ford, was first introduced as a compulsive treasure hunter during the 1930s, with an alter ego of Doctor Jones. Doctor Jones was a respected archaeologist at a New England college (Barnett College). In the films he is portrayed as a well-liked, passionate history professor who, on the side, battles Nazis and evil cults. Even though none of these images are portrayed in the banner, this information is relevant due to the fact that this movie is a sequel and will refer back to past adventures.
The title of the motion picture is across the top of the banner in the trademark font that has been used in all of the previous Indiana Jones movies. The text is in all capitals with a red to yellow fade out along with a black shadow for a three dimensional effect. As usual, the familiar name starts with a larger font size with the letter “I.” Then the letters slowly decrease in font size as they progress to the right. The entire text reads, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (May 22).” Harrison Ford stands between the title’s words: “Indiana” and “Jones”. He’s accompanied by a skull of flames behind him along with smaller skulls surrounding him. The layout and perspective of these images gives the impression that he is inside a cave. Furthermore, he is in his typical ragged tan outfit. Indy has his trademark 10-foot bullwhip along in hand. He wears his worn out hat and shows some chest hair in his button down shirt with his sleeves pulled up and his fist clenched. This gives Jones the appearance that he’s ready for anything.
This advertisement resides in the lobby of a movie theater. Here, the banner is working for a niche market: moviegoers. Everyone in the complex is there to see a movie, thus, their enjoyment of movies makes this sign appropriately placed. Not only is it in the lobby where Figure 2: Banner behind concession every customer must first walk through to get to their movie but the advertisement is dead center on the wall. The precise location of it is behind the concession stand hanging between the two price displays forming a perfection of unity and symmetry (see Figure 2). Now, as customers wait in line for snacks, they have nothing better to do but stare and talk about this advertisement hanging on the wall which by sheer chance goes with the color scheme already on the wall. One of the main topics that would most likely be discussed while waiting is the movie’s main actor, Harrison Ford.
Harrison Ford is an older well respected actor. His name has been in some of the most well known movies of the century; Star Wars being the most famous of them. The character of Indiana Jones has been featured in novels, comics, video games, and other media. The Indiana films were also created by a very famous producer: Spielberg. The credibility of these two men gives the banner an initial trust quality: ethos. This is most easily observed in Ford’s case due to the fact he traditionally plays the role of a ‘good guy.’ Viewers subconsciously assume he is a trustworthy person in real life as well. Spielberg’s trust is assumed due to his work record. He has made some of the most famous movies of the century and in doing so has worked with thousands of people. For such a successful career he would have to be well liked and trustworthy himself. The theater owner also seems to think the movie is to do well. This is derived from the fact that its placement is the best in the theater for advertisement.
The movie applies to almost all types of people. This is where pathos came into play. Some movies only apply to people of certain religions. In the series the films have involved multiple types of religious beliefs: from faithless mercenaries and Judaism (in Raiders), to Hinduism (in Doom), and to Christianity (in Crusade). In the Temple of Doom, chronologically the earliest of the films, Indiana is a mercenary searching for "fortune and glory." He has since overcome his mercenary nature and is expected to be played as an "older and wiser" character in the Crystal Skull. With such diversity of a character, vast groups of people can relate to him; therefore, increasing the possible audience.
The movie also relates to its intended audience due to logos with its large age bases. The larger the audience equals more possible income. Older generations can relate to an old actor still able to do heroic and brave things. People a little younger saw the originals in the theater and will more than likely want to see the last part of the series bringing their children like their parents did with them. Lastly, my generation will want to see it because we grew up on it as well. We saw it not in theaters but on DVDs or on television. This movie applies to every age group and movies that do that make the most money. This movie also fits into the new trend of remaking old movies, such as: Rambo, Rocky, and Live Free or Die Trying, with the older but original stars. All of these films were recent top selling block busters.
All in all, Doctor Jones is a hero here to save the world. Indiana is a good man ready to fight and triumph over evil which is an uncomplicated and honest premise. The simplicity of the movie’s theme is reflected by the simplicity of the banner. The compositional layout isn’t selling the movie’s plot, it’s selling its respected name and leading actor. It emphasizes its use of ethos with its history, pathos with its large audience, and logos with its proven selling ability. With that combination and the addition of its placement, this advertisement does its purpose exceptionally well.
Cited
"Indiana Jones." 10 March, 2008 22 Feb., 2008.
The paper I felt most passionate about was the argumentative research paper. I really like how the paper assigned in this class asked for our opinions as opposed to the repeating of facts off the internet. I chose to discuss the skate park that was needed and built in my hometown of Nevada, Iowa. I then went on to discuss the outcome that went along with obtaining our desired skate park.
Indiana Jones: Classics Sell
“Indiana Jones is not a perfect hero, and his imperfections, I think, make the audience feel that, with a little more exercise and a little more courage, they could be just like him.” These were the words of producer Steven Spielberg (Indiana Jones). In the Indiana Jones series, Dr. Henry "Indiana" Walton Jones, Jr. is a fictional professor of archaeology and an adventurer. The 1981 action film Raiders of the Lost Ark, its prequel (1984, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom), and sequel (1989, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade) ended up being his "last crusade" for over 18 years. At Cinemark Movies 12 in Ames, Iowa a banner is hung on the wall and reads, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as shown in Figure 1. This advertisement for the upcoming 2008 movie was strategically made by its marketing agents. This is best Figure 1: Indiana Jones banner inside the Movies 12 Lobby understood by giving its complete description, its use of ethos, pathos, logos, and the implied underlying worldview. For one to better comprehend this banner some prior knowledge of the previous movies would be beneficial.
The sign is simple and expects the viewer to have prior knowledge of Indiana Jones. Indy, played by Harrison Ford, was first introduced as a compulsive treasure hunter during the 1930s, with an alter ego of Doctor Jones. Doctor Jones was a respected archaeologist at a New England college (Barnett College). In the films he is portrayed as a well-liked, passionate history professor who, on the side, battles Nazis and evil cults. Even though none of these images are portrayed in the banner, this information is relevant due to the fact that this movie is a sequel and will refer back to past adventures.
The title of the motion picture is across the top of the banner in the trademark font that has been used in all of the previous Indiana Jones movies. The text is in all capitals with a red to yellow fade out along with a black shadow for a three dimensional effect. As usual, the familiar name starts with a larger font size with the letter “I.” Then the letters slowly decrease in font size as they progress to the right. The entire text reads, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (May 22).” Harrison Ford stands between the title’s words: “Indiana” and “Jones”. He’s accompanied by a skull of flames behind him along with smaller skulls surrounding him. The layout and perspective of these images gives the impression that he is inside a cave. Furthermore, he is in his typical ragged tan outfit. Indy has his trademark 10-foot bullwhip along in hand. He wears his worn out hat and shows some chest hair in his button down shirt with his sleeves pulled up and his fist clenched. This gives Jones the appearance that he’s ready for anything.
This advertisement resides in the lobby of a movie theater. Here, the banner is working for a niche market: moviegoers. Everyone in the complex is there to see a movie, thus, their enjoyment of movies makes this sign appropriately placed. Not only is it in the lobby where Figure 2: Banner behind concession every customer must first walk through to get to their movie but the advertisement is dead center on the wall. The precise location of it is behind the concession stand hanging between the two price displays forming a perfection of unity and symmetry (see Figure 2). Now, as customers wait in line for snacks, they have nothing better to do but stare and talk about this advertisement hanging on the wall which by sheer chance goes with the color scheme already on the wall. One of the main topics that would most likely be discussed while waiting is the movie’s main actor, Harrison Ford.
Harrison Ford is an older well respected actor. His name has been in some of the most well known movies of the century; Star Wars being the most famous of them. The character of Indiana Jones has been featured in novels, comics, video games, and other media. The Indiana films were also created by a very famous producer: Spielberg. The credibility of these two men gives the banner an initial trust quality: ethos. This is most easily observed in Ford’s case due to the fact he traditionally plays the role of a ‘good guy.’ Viewers subconsciously assume he is a trustworthy person in real life as well. Spielberg’s trust is assumed due to his work record. He has made some of the most famous movies of the century and in doing so has worked with thousands of people. For such a successful career he would have to be well liked and trustworthy himself. The theater owner also seems to think the movie is to do well. This is derived from the fact that its placement is the best in the theater for advertisement.
The movie applies to almost all types of people. This is where pathos came into play. Some movies only apply to people of certain religions. In the series the films have involved multiple types of religious beliefs: from faithless mercenaries and Judaism (in Raiders), to Hinduism (in Doom), and to Christianity (in Crusade). In the Temple of Doom, chronologically the earliest of the films, Indiana is a mercenary searching for "fortune and glory." He has since overcome his mercenary nature and is expected to be played as an "older and wiser" character in the Crystal Skull. With such diversity of a character, vast groups of people can relate to him; therefore, increasing the possible audience.
The movie also relates to its intended audience due to logos with its large age bases. The larger the audience equals more possible income. Older generations can relate to an old actor still able to do heroic and brave things. People a little younger saw the originals in the theater and will more than likely want to see the last part of the series bringing their children like their parents did with them. Lastly, my generation will want to see it because we grew up on it as well. We saw it not in theaters but on DVDs or on television. This movie applies to every age group and movies that do that make the most money. This movie also fits into the new trend of remaking old movies, such as: Rambo, Rocky, and Live Free or Die Trying, with the older but original stars. All of these films were recent top selling block busters.
All in all, Doctor Jones is a hero here to save the world. Indiana is a good man ready to fight and triumph over evil which is an uncomplicated and honest premise. The simplicity of the movie’s theme is reflected by the simplicity of the banner. The compositional layout isn’t selling the movie’s plot, it’s selling its respected name and leading actor. It emphasizes its use of ethos with its history, pathos with its large audience, and logos with its proven selling ability. With that combination and the addition of its placement, this advertisement does its purpose exceptionally well.
Cited
"Indiana Jones." 10 March, 2008 22 Feb., 2008
Thursday, May 1, 2008
English 250 Final--Introduction
This was an interesting semester. There were several prominent processes that I personally did that helped me significantly to write my assignments. By doing them on every paper, it helped me write better essays. It assisted me in becoming more comfortable to write the different types of papers in which I was presented with in this class. The processes that aided me so well were: my writing process, editing procedure, and my revision methods; naturally, causing major developments in all of the WOVE areas.
My writing process for the semester went as follows: I would think of my topic for the essay and wonder where to begin typing. What should my thesis be; is it broad enough to cover everything I want to say? Due to these questions I wanted to make sure I would leave time to revise my work. On the day I received the assignment, I wouldn’t type anything only brainstorm topics and possible things I wanted in my paper. The second day I would type the introduction and half of the body of the paper. I would then come back the third day and quickly add the rest of the body and conclusion. By doing this I could get all my thoughts down quickly. This allowed me to visually see where paragraphs were and see what needed more information and what was even relevant.
I would then move into my editing phase. I would read through and make sure my thesis could encompass every paragraph. This caused me to have to copy and paste sentences to fit the organization laid out by my thesis. I would then edit the sentence structure paragraph by paragraph making it flow fluently. At this point I would start my grammar checking. When I was pleased, my mom would stop by after work the next night and do more in depth proof reading (she would tell me why she would make the changes she did). This, over the span of the course, caused me to become a far better proof reader myself.
After I was finally done rearranging, I would have it critiqued by my peers. When I would get the paper back from my proof readers, I would stare at all of the needed changes. Once, all of the suggested adjustments were made, I would check the grammar again to make sure everything was in an organized order and that the thesis went with every part of the essay. This usually gave me a few days to spare before the due date during which time I didn’t look at my paper. Then, the evening before it was due, I did one last thorough edit check with a fresh view.
Not only did these processes develop greatly but so did my communication skills in WOVE. By creating this process for writing papers, it made it far less painful. Once I would set due dates and goals, it helped immensely to get things done. With the extra time, it allowed me to check and make sure all of the grading criteria were being met. The e-mails created the biggest difference.
Overall, I have seen huge improvements in many areas. I am very happy with what I have accomplished and what I have gained from this course. My process work is far better than I ever could have imagined my first day of class. The amount of development that took place can now clearly be seen.
My writing process for the semester went as follows: I would think of my topic for the essay and wonder where to begin typing. What should my thesis be; is it broad enough to cover everything I want to say? Due to these questions I wanted to make sure I would leave time to revise my work. On the day I received the assignment, I wouldn’t type anything only brainstorm topics and possible things I wanted in my paper. The second day I would type the introduction and half of the body of the paper. I would then come back the third day and quickly add the rest of the body and conclusion. By doing this I could get all my thoughts down quickly. This allowed me to visually see where paragraphs were and see what needed more information and what was even relevant.
I would then move into my editing phase. I would read through and make sure my thesis could encompass every paragraph. This caused me to have to copy and paste sentences to fit the organization laid out by my thesis. I would then edit the sentence structure paragraph by paragraph making it flow fluently. At this point I would start my grammar checking. When I was pleased, my mom would stop by after work the next night and do more in depth proof reading (she would tell me why she would make the changes she did). This, over the span of the course, caused me to become a far better proof reader myself.
After I was finally done rearranging, I would have it critiqued by my peers. When I would get the paper back from my proof readers, I would stare at all of the needed changes. Once, all of the suggested adjustments were made, I would check the grammar again to make sure everything was in an organized order and that the thesis went with every part of the essay. This usually gave me a few days to spare before the due date during which time I didn’t look at my paper. Then, the evening before it was due, I did one last thorough edit check with a fresh view.
Not only did these processes develop greatly but so did my communication skills in WOVE. By creating this process for writing papers, it made it far less painful. Once I would set due dates and goals, it helped immensely to get things done. With the extra time, it allowed me to check and make sure all of the grading criteria were being met. The e-mails created the biggest difference.
Overall, I have seen huge improvements in many areas. I am very happy with what I have accomplished and what I have gained from this course. My process work is far better than I ever could have imagined my first day of class. The amount of development that took place can now clearly be seen.
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