Media Design Reflection

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Media Design Reflection



Media Design 

    Multimedia design is the integration of different media, such as text, images, audio, and video, to communicate. In today’s fast-paced, digital world, multimedia learning has become an integral part of education. It allows learners to engage with content through a variety of formats, such as text, images, audio, and video. This approach to learning not only caters to different learning styles but also helps make learning more enjoyable and effective (National University, 2021). After reflecting on my learning this week, I have further learned about the standards for the various design components and how they all play a crucial role in the overall product. 


According to the National University (2021), when designing multimedia learning materials for various contexts, consider the following best practices to maximize the effectiveness of  principles:

  • Understand your audience: Consider the learners’ age, background, and prior knowledge when designing multimedia materials. This will help you tailor the content to their needs and preferences, ensuring a more engaging and effective learning experience.
  • Balance interactivity and cognitive load: While interactive elements can enhance engagement, they can also increase cognitive load if not used judiciously. Strive to create a balance between interactivity and cognitive demand, ensuring that learners can effectively process and retain the information presented.
  • Iterate and refine: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of your multimedia materials and make adjustments based on learner feedback and performance data. This iterative process will help you fine-tune your designs and better meet the needs of your audience.
  • Stay current with research: As our understanding of multimedia learning and cognitive processes evolves, so too should your approach to designing multimedia materials. Stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices to ensure that your designs remain effective and engaging.


Visual Literacy 

The area of visual literacy was very informative to me because I was able to research and expand my knowledge about the importance of it in media design. Visual literacy is a set of abilities that enables an individual to effectively find, interpret, evaluate, use, and create images and visual media (Pulford, D.,n.d.). If these skills are effectively applied, people are able to think from different perspectives and create meaning from images. 

The following are essential visual design principles:

  •       Layout and Composition

  •        Typography

  •         Color Theory

  •         Images

  •         Audio 

  •         Video 

  •         Animation 


My Graphic

    I chose to design my graphic about a topic that fascinates me, which is The Digital Divide. After carefully considering many design ideas, I chose to create my graphic from scratch. I honestly was not sure if we could use premade templates, so I went with a simple and original design. I selected a cohesive color theme that allowed my images to stand out and provide the viewer with the information I wanted to get across. I kept the font legible and easy for the viewer to read and understand. The following is my graphic:






References 

Multimedia Design Principles: What Are They, How to Use Them. (2021, September 15). National University. https://www.nu.edu/blog/multimedia-design-principles/ 


Pulford, D. (n.d.). LibGuides: Visual literacy: Why Visual Literacy is important. Libguides.bham.ac.uk. https://libguides.bham.ac.uk/asc/visualliteracy#:~:text=Visual%20literacy%20is%20a%20set  


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