Writing for Interactive Media
COM 3470
Production Notebook
Prepared for:
Professor Peggy O’Neill-Jones
Prepared by:
Justin Bradford
Date:4/25/10
Contents
Assignment 2
1.Message Design...... 3
2.Assignment 2 Summary (1-3 paragraphs)...... 7
3.Learning 2 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)...... 7
Assignment 3...... 10
1.Revisions to Assignment 2...... 10
2.Flowchart...... 14
3.Assignment 3 Summary (1-3 paragraphs)...... 15
4.Learning 3 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)...... 15
Assignment 4...... 18
1.Splash Screen Template Storyboard...... 18
3.Learning 4 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)...... 25
Assignment 5...... 29
1.Template Revisions...... 29
2.Flowchart and Storyboards...... 30
3.Treatment and Content Outline
4.Content Storyboard 1-4
5.Learning 5 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)...... 42
Assignments 2-5 – Project NotebookCOM 3470 Writing for Interactive Media
Submitted to: Professor Peggy O’Neill-Jones
Name: Justin Bradford
Date: 2/28/10
Contact Information:
First, start by doing a “save as” of this document as A2yourname_fall09.
Use this template for assignments 2-5. This will become a cumulative record of your previous and current work. I will review your work and fill in the evaluation form at the end of each assignment. For the next assignment, do a save as and rename the file. This will leave your previous work and my evaluation in place. By the end of the semester this document will show your cumulative work, revisions, and reflections on the changes you made and why you made them. Showing your previous and current work is a requirement of the course.
Group versus Individual Assignments
Assignments 2 and 3 are group projects. Assignments 4 and 5 are individual assignments. If you want to continue to work in a group for assignments 4 and 5 you must earn the privilege by communicating early in the week, fully participating in the assignment, and accepting responsibility for the role you play on the team. If you find a classmate that you would like to collaborate with on assignments 4 and 5, both of you need to send an email to me indicating that you understand and accept the responsibility of team collaboration and are willing to work together. Do not team up with someone who does not carry their load; working alone on the final assignments is an option.
Assignment 2 – Message Design – Group Assignment
Your final project will be the pre-production documentation needed to develop an information or education website.
As a group, choose a simple and familiar topic. Do not use an existing website, even if you made it. This project requires new thinking, not a revision of old thinking. You will develop the different pre-production elements throughout the course.
I am not kidding about a simple topic. Developing a website is a multifaceted process with many iterative steps. Make your topic simple so you can see the complexity. Run topic ideas past me if you are not sure.
1.Message Design
Goal:
Provide an always-accessible, searchable resource for new and continuing students on the Auraria campus. Ability to locate major amenities, student resources, buildings, offices and classrooms. Provide discussion through a blog, allowing current user posted content. Also provide information on social and connective activities available to students attending Auraria schools in and around Denver.
Objectives:
After accessing this site, students will be able to:
1. Access a map of Auraria Campus
2. Find specific buildings (ex. the Plaza building)
3. Identify academic and administrative offices (ex.: the Financial Aid office)
4. Located specific classrooms
5. Identify public transportation ports
6. Find student lounges and Wi-Fi spots
7. Locate computer labs
8. Find amenities, such as coffee dispensaries, food court, etc.
9. Identify Auraria parking areas and free parking.
10. Identify hang-out spots, clubs and other social locations close to the Auraria campus.
11. Search the website for specific rooms, buildings, offices, amenities, etc.
Audience Analysis:
The users of this site will be primarily new students to the Auraria campus, attending Metropolitan State College, Community College of Denver, or the University of Colorado Denver. Continuing students will also use the site as a resource. Users are between the ages of 17 and 60, with the larger portion between 18 and 24. Users will access the site to locate buildings, rooms, offices, resources, and amenities.
Content Outline:
- Splash Screen
- Opening Screen
- Auraria Academic Map
3.1Academic and administrative buildings
3.2Classroom buildings
3.3Computer labs
4. Metro Campus Life
4.1Coffee Shops
4.2Places to eat
4.3Wi-Fi hot spots
5. Transportation
5.1Light Rail
5.2Buses
5.3Parking
5.3.1Pre-pay
5.3.2Post-pay
6. Student Living
6.1Campus housing
6.2Off Campus living options and ideas.
6.2.1Student friendly apartments
6.2.2Roommate search tool.
7. Life outside campus
7.1Outdoor life
7.2Night life
7.2.1Clubs
7.2.2Music
8. Student Blog
8.1Blog
9. Contact Us
9.1Contact Page
User Profile:
Name:April Johnson
Age:20
Gender:Female
Location:Denver
Education:High school
Ethnicity:Caucasian
Family:Just my dog and I
Hobbies:Singing
Computer Experience:5yrs
Computer:Mac
Monitor: 15.6" 1366x768
Network:Facebook, Twitter
Lifestyle:Student
Career:Cook
Disabilities:None
Favorite Website:YouTube.com
Typical Schedule:
7:45 AM: Hits snooze button on alarm.
7:55 AM: Turns her alarm off, wakes up, gives her dog food, eats breakfast, takes a shower.
9:30 AM: Attends classes at UCD. Throughout the day she uses the computer labs to access our website to check where her next classes are, where student amenities are located and to find faculty offices.
3:30 PM: Leaves for work, travels by public transportation.
4:00 PM: April arrives at work. She is a cook at a restaurant.
11:00 PM: Her shift ends at the restaurant. She returns home, jumps on her Mac, checks facebook and twitter, IM's a few friends.
11:45 PM: She makes progress with homework assignments and other school projects.
1:00 AM: April goes to sleep.
2.Assignment 2 Summary (1-3 paragraphs)
As an individual, summarize the assignment and your contribution to your group.
I offered advice to my group and regular input. I helped initiate the idea process much earlier than anyone else in the group, very early in the week. The reason for this is because it becomes very difficult to collaborate so close to our deadline. It’s not like there is a way to force your group to all be online and discuss things at the same time. I felt that if I got the ball rolling early, it would allow for others to respond and focus their attention toward the assignment as opposed to procrastinating it until it’s too late.
I also helped by making edits on the wiki page to reflect accurate information about Auraria Campus. This is important because our site design is revolved around keeping users informed about campus, not confusing them even more. I was constantly involving myself in discussions on the Blackboard page regarding design issues and areas of concern for our idea. I think our site could be a valuable tool for new college students because it answers many question that a new or shy student might be afraid to ask.
3.Learning 2 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)
What did you learn and how did you learn it? What do you need to know more about?
When our group all agreed on a topic, I think we all realized there is an incredible amount of material to cover. Even with a topic that sounds very simple, like Auraria Campus, there are so many different directions to go. I learned that there is much more to consider than just going to class. There are issues of internet usage, parking prices, public transportation, entertainment, and much, much more.
I think the information that we all need to know more about has to do with the actual collection of places we plan to list on the site. For example, which businesses get recommended on the website for things such as entertainment or restaurants? Are certain places held on a higher scale than others? These are all issues our group will be dealing with and resolving as the development of our website progresses.
Criteria / Unsatisfactory / Satisfactory / Meets Expectations / Exceptional / Total Points
Goal Statement / Missing / The project goal is described in vague, general terms. / The goal statement identifies some but not all of the key elements. / The goal statement addresses the identified needs or problems and represents what the writer wants the project to accomplish.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 3 / 4 / 2/4
Objectives / Missing / Many of the objectives are written with vague, immeasurable verbs. Many of the objectives do not support the goal statement. / Some of the objectives are written with vague, immeasurable verbs. Some of the objectives do not support the goal statement. / The objectives are written in precise, measurable statements that describe the behavior the audience must exhibited in order to achieve the goal.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 2/ 3
Audience Analysis / Missing / The audience is described in vague, general terms. / The audience analysis describes some but not all of the key elements. / The audience analysis has demographic information and describes audience gender, age, income, education, work experience, and life experience.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 2/ 3
Content Outline / Missing / Much of the content is not related to an objective statement. / Some of the content is not related to an objective statement. / The content relates to and supports the objective statements.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 4 / 3/ 4
Mechanics / Many grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. / Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. / No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.
0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/ 3
Learning Reflection / Missing / The learning is vaguely described. / Somewhat describes the learning and lessons to take forward. / Describes the learning and lessons to take forward in detail.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/3
TOTAL / 15/20
Grading Scale
20 = 100%
19 = 95%
18 = 90%
17 = 855
16 = 80%
15 = 75%
14 = 70%
13 = 65%
12 = 60%
Assignment 3– Flowchart – Group Assignment
First, start by doing a “save as” of this document as A3yourname_fall09
1.Revisions to Assignment 2
REVISION / DATEProjectTitle: / Discovering Auraria Campus
Goal: /
To provide an interactive map for new and continuing students attending classes on the Auraria campus. The interactive map will aid students in locating general information & services regarding classroom locations, administrative offices, and student services and amenities.
Objectives: / Upon accessing this website, users will be able to:
1. Access an interactive map of Auraria Campus
2. Locate main buildings accessible to students
3. Locate Computer Lab Services specific to MSCD, UCD, and CCD
4. Located specific classrooms
5. Find food amenities (ex.: Food Court or Einstein’s)
6. Identify student services (ex.: the EarlyLearningCenter or Clicks)
7. Use an on-site search engine to locate specific locations
Audience Analysis / The users of this website will be primarily new students to the Auraria campus, attending Metropolitan State College, Community College of Denver, or the University of Colorado Denver. Continuing students will also use the site as a resource. Users are between the ages of 17 and 60, with the larger portion between 18 and 24. Users will access the site to locate buildings, rooms, offices, resources, and amenities.
Content Outline /
- Opening Screen (Homepage/Introduction)
- Auraria Interactive Map (Map Menu Links)
- Food
- Computer Labs
- Classrooms
- Student Services
- Auraria Interactive Map (Sub Menu List)
3.1.1 ArtsBuilding
3.1.2 South Classroom
3.1.3 North Classroom
3.1.4 AdministrationBuilding
3.1.5 Ninth Street Historic District
3.1.6 Einstein’s
3.1.7 Tivoli
3.2. Computer Labs (Purple)
3.2.1 ArtsBuilding
3.2.2 South Classroom
3.2.3 North Classroom
3.2.4 Plaza
3.2.5 Seventh Street
3.2.6 Science
3.2.7 KC
3.2.8 WC
3.2.9 Tivoli
3.3. Classrooms (Pink)
3.3.1 ArtsBuilding
3.3.2 South Classroom
3.3.3 North Classroom
3.3.4 Plaza
3.3.5 Seventh Street
3.3.6 Science
3.3.7 KC
3.3.8 WC
3.3.9 Modules
3.3.10 ChildrenCollege
3.3.11 TE
3.3.12 CN
3.3.13 Auraria Early LearningCenter
3.3.14 Lawrence Court
3.4. Student Services (Blue)
3.4.1 FA
3.4.2 AD
3.4.3 PD
3.4.4 FM
3.4.5 PE
3.4.6 LSC
3.4.7 Library
3.4.8 Tivoli
3.4.9 Modules
User Profile / Name:April Johnson
Age:20
Gender:Female
Location:Denver, CO
Education:High school graduate
Ethnicity:Caucasian
Family:Just my dog and me
Hobbies:Singing
Computer Experience:5 years
Computer:Mac
Monitor:15.6" 1366x768
Network:Facebook, Twitter
Lifestyle:Full-Time Student, Part-time Employment
Career:Cook for now
Disabilities:None
Favorite Website:YouTube.com
Audience Analysis / 7:45 AM: Hits snooze button on alarm.
7:55 AM: Turns her alarm off, wakes up, gives her dog food, eats breakfast, takes a shower.
9:30 AM: Attends classes at UCD. Throughout the day she uses the computer labs to access our website to check where her next classes are, where student amenities are located and to find faculty offices.
3:30 PM: Leaves for work, travels by public transportation.
4:00 PM: April arrives at work. She is a cook at a restaurant.
11:00 PM: Her shift ends at the restaurant. She returns home, jumps on her Mac, checks facebook and twitter, IM's a few friends.
11:45 PM: She makes progress with homework assignments and other school projects.
1:00 AM: April goes to sleep.
2.Flowchart
3.Assignment 3 Summary (1-3 paragraphs)
My contribution was extensive. I was able to comment every day and help facilitate to other group members just what was needed to get this assignment done by our deadline. I was able to submit an edited and revised Goal/Objective based on the feedback that our group was given from assignment A2. I also made some effective commentary to the other group members that were helping out. I made simple edits to our Wiki page that reflected just what Imaginedia was trying to convey with our revision. I helped others based on my comments when they had questions about certain formatting issues. I know that it can be hard and daunting to make changes when you aren’t sure if the rest of the group will agree or not. I have never discredited anyone’s ideas either. I am always open to new perspectives and ideas. It’s important to see things from every side of the fence, so to speak.
4.Learning 3 Reflection – (1-3 paragraphs)
A revision is just how it sounds; a new vision on a previous project. There were some editing issues that were involved that were difficult to overcome due to the workload outside of this class for each of us. It’s getting close to midterms for all of us, so to get everyone on board with this revision was difficult. I have gotten a little concerned considering we haven’t heard from some of the group members for some time. I guess it’s hard to play catch-up when we are so deep into this project. I can see group projects as being intimidating at first, but once you adapt to the new environment, it’s not so difficult. I think the remainder of our actively involved group has adapted to the newness of this kind of communication and we are producing quality work.
I think if our group were to meet face to face, we would be a very productive team, even more than we are now. The fact that we produce the kind of assignments we have so far without every speaking to each other proves that this kind of communication can actually be effective and get things done.
Criteria / Unsatisfactory / Satisfactory / Meets Expectations / Exceptional / Total Points
The flowchart reflects the content outline / Missing / The flowchart and content outline have little relationship. / The flowchart reflects the content outline in places. The content section that is being communicated is not indicated on each screen. / The flowchart mirrors the content outline. The content section that is being communicated is indicated on each screen.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 4/5
The flowchart reflects different screen types / Missing / The flowchart does not distinguish the splash, main menu, sub menu, and information screens by either color or shape. A legend or key that indicates the screen’s purpose is missing. / The flowchart distinguishes some splash, main menu, sub menu, and information screens by either color or shape. A legend or key is possibly provided to indicate the screen’s purpose. / The flowchart distinguishes all splash, main menu, sub menu, and information screens by either color or shape. A legend or key is provided to indicate the screen’s purpose.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 2/ 3
The flowchart indicates user's path through content / Missing / The flowchart does not indicate user navigation choices and screen branching. / The flowchart indicates some user navigation choices and screen branching. / The flowchart indicates all user navigation choices and screen branching.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/ 3
Revised goal, objectives, audience analysis and content outline / Missing / Goal, objectives, and content outline have not been revised. / Goal, objectives, and content outline need additional revision. / Goal, objectives, and content outline have been revised and the reflection added
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/ 3
Mechanics / Many grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. / Few grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors. / No grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/ 3
Learning Reflection / Missing / The learning is vaguely described. / Somewhat describes the learning and lessons to take forward. / Describes the learning and lessons to take forward in detail.
Possible Points / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 3/ 3
TOTAL / 18/20
Grading Scale
20 = 100%
19 = 95%
18 = 90%
17 = 855
16 = 80%
15 = 75%
14 = 70%
13 = 65%
12 = 60%
Assignment 4– Templates – Individual Assignment
First, start by doing a “save as” of this document as A4yourname_fall09
This is no longer a group assignment; it is an individual assignment. Create a splash screen, main menu, sub menu, and information screen template for your project.
Group versus Individual Assignments
If you find a classmate that you would like to collaborate with on assignments 4 and 5, both of you need to send an email to me indicating that you understand and accept the responsibility of team collaboration and are willing to work together. Do not team up with someone who does not carry their load; working alone on the final assignments is completely acceptable.
1.Splash Screen Template Storyboard
SPLASH SCREEN TEMPLATE STORYBOARD
Project Title: Discovering Auraria Campus
Storyboard File: Template
Frame #1
Template:Splash Screen
Frame Description: The Splash Screen for the Discovering Auraria website will give a basic overview of the website content by showing different places on campus that the website is designed to help the user locate.
Audio
NarrationDescription: N/A
File: N/A
Script: N/A
Sound Effects
Description: N/A
File: N/A
Music
Description:“Back to School Again”- The Four Tops (Grease 2)
File:
Programming