UOP VCT305 All Weeks Discussions Latest 2020

VCT305 Digital Design

Week 1 Discussion

Design Evaluation

Based on the design terminology learned this week, search the web for a website that you believe has a poor design.

Discuss the overall design of each site using the design terminology.

Individual Media Forms

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Describe as many individual media forms as you can think of and how design is used in each media form.

Traditional and New Media

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Explain how traditional and print media are different from newer technology-based media. Address how their differences affect design approaches and advertising methodologies.

 

VCT305 Digital Design

Week 2 Discussion

Color

Search the web for a website that uses color especially well and one that does not. Include both URLs in your response.

Discuss why each website fits the respective criteria.

Answer the following question:

• What would you specifically change about the ineffective use of color to fix it?

Imagery and Copyright

Consider how you can acquire images without violating copyright laws.

Search the web for two to three good copyright-free websites that offer imagery you might be able to use for the

projects in this course.

Share the URLs and discuss how you know the images are copyright-free.

Business Printing

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Explain how you would design printed business materials such as business cards, letterhead stationery, envelopes, address labels, packing labels, fliers, brochures, and printed signs for your own start-up business.

Software Selection

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

What computer software would you find useful when developing printed materials for advertising?

List at least three. How much experience do you have with each?

 

VCT305 Digital Design

Week 3 Discussion

Logo Design

Search the web for at least three logos that do not have any text on them. Describe why you think each of these logos are effective. An example of a website would be the Apple Corporation logo with the apple with the bite out of it. Include a link to each logo.

Software for Print Media

Search the web for advice on the best software to use for creating printed materials. Review and share at least three different software programs. Answer the following questions: How much experience do you have with each software application? What program would you personally chose out of the choices you listed? Why?

Motion-Based Media

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Explain the basics of motion-based media and what this form of communication adds that is not possible with print-based media.

Producing Motion Media

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Explain the basic concepts to consider when producing motion media for television, video, or web-delivered video.

 

VCT305 Digital Design

Week 4 Discussion

Effective Web Design

Search the web for a website that you believe is well designed and effectively communicates its intended message.

Share the URL.

Describe the features of effective web design from the readings this week that you notice on the site. Are there features missing that could enhance the website?

Mobile Design Considerations

Describe how smartphones differ from other mobile devices.

Answer the following questions:

• What is your favorite mobile device and why?

• How would you design an effective site that would display correctly on that particular device as well as all other mobile devices and tablets?

Key Steps of Web Development

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

 Describe the 10 main steps to web development. Which step do you think is most important to a productive website?

Website Design Considerations

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Describe the six considerations for website design listed in this week’s readings. Select one of them and explain why it is important to successful web publishing.

 

VCT305 Digital Design

Week 5 Discussion

Motion Media

Explain the basic concepts to consider when producing motion media for television, video, or web-delivered video.

Search the web for an article that shares best practices for creating motion media.

Share the URL in your post.

Social Media Marketing

Search on a social media site for a business that is effectively using social media.

Share the URL to the social media page.

Discuss why you believe the business is effectively using social media to promote their company.

Describe how social media fits into the overall marketing strategies of advertisers.

Smartphones and Mobile Devices

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Describe how smartphones differ from other mobile devices. What is your favorite mobile device and why?

 

Social Media Marketing

Write a 200- to 300-word short-answer response that addresses the following:

Describe how social media fits into the overall marketing strategies of advertisers.