edit 9990 course introduction & overview

EDIT 9990DR . T J KOPCHASPRING 2012

Special Topics: Information Design

Spring 2012EDIT 9990: Information Design

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AgendaCourse OverviewIntroductionsReadingsGraphic Design TutorialReadiness Activity


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Course Map

Spring 2012


Course Topics

1. Course Overview, Visual Literacy, Principles of DesignElements of Design

2. Overview of Information Systems, Overview of Communication Theory, Americans with Disabilities Act

3. Introduction to Information Design

4. Psychology of Learning5. Theories of Visual Learning6. Image Fidelity and

Accompanying Cues

7. Graphical Deception8. Portfolio Workshop9. Presenting Research

Findings with Visuals10. Components of a Research

Proposal11. The Creative Process12. [Topic to be Determined by

Students]13. Portfolio Presentations14. Proposal Workshop15. Research Proposal

Presentations16. Course Summary &

Assessment

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Assignments


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Required Course Readings

Bleed, R. (2005). Visual literacy in higher education. Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www. educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI4001.pdf

Branch, R. (2000). A taxonomy of visual literacy. In A. W. Pailliotet, & P. B. Mosenthal (Eds.), Advances in reading/language research Volume 7: Reconceptualizing literacy in the media age (pp. 377-402). New Jersey: JAI/Ablex Publishers.

Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH: How Design Books. [chapters as assigned]

Lohr, L. L., & Gall, J. E. (2007). Representation Strategies. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. J. G. van Merriënboer, & M. P. Driscoll (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology (3rd ed., pp. 85-96). New York, NY: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Wainer, H. (1997). Visual revelations: Graphic tales of fate and deception from Napoleon Bonaparte to Ross Perot. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. [chapters as assigned]


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Optional Course Readings

Tufte, E. R. (1990). Envisioning Information. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.

Tufte, E. R. (1997). Visual Explanations: Images and Quantities, Evidence and Narrative. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.

Tufte, E. R. (2001). The Visual Display of Quantitative Information (2nd ed.). Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.

Tufte, E. R. (2006). Beautiful Evidence. Cheshire, CT: Graphics Press.



Introductions

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Dr. TJ Kopcha

Instructor

Assistant Professor

Learning, Design, & Technology



Dr. Robert Maribe Branch

Professor of Learning, Design, & Technology

Currently, 16th year at The University of Georgia

Formerly, tenured Associate Professor at Syracuse University

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Ed.D. Instructional Technology, Virginia Tech, VA

M.A.Ed.Technology Education, Ball State, Muncie, IN

B.S.Technology Education, Elizabeth City, NC

A.S.Industrial Arts, New York City Tech College . NY

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Tonia A. Dousay

Co-Instructor

3rd Year PhD student



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Daisyane Barreto

Co-Instructor

3rd Year PhD student




Course Organization

Note on the syllabus that the course meets asynchronously some weeks

All course content is available via the eLC Topics release the week prior to

presentation Topics include links to course

readings, activities, and assignments All course assessments and

assignments are submitted via the eLC

Course communication will occur via eLC mail

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Week 1 Readings

Visual literacy in higher education Bleed, R. (2005). Visual literacy in higher education.

Retrieved November 1, 2011, from http://www. educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI4001.pdf

Harmony Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH:

How Design Books. Pages 50-59

Color Krause, J. (2004). Design Basics Index. Cincinnati, OH:

How Design Books. Pages 206-227


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Graphic Design Tutorial


The GDT can be accessed via Week 1 in the eLC.

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Readiness Activity

Goal Submission Activity

State the communication process Short Answer

Create digital images Portfolio

Manipulate digital images Portfolio

Employ audio media Portfolio

Define psychology Short Answer

Distinguish between academic and non-academic sources Multiple Choice

Provide constructive peer feedback Multiple Choice

Create a website Portfolio

Conduct a literature review Multiple Choice

Share digital documents Portfolio

Create slide shows such as Keynote, PowerPoint, or Prezi Portfolio


The Readiness Activity can be accessed via Week 1 in the eLC.

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Tips for Course Success

All course topics, including activities, readings, and assignments should be completed during the week in which they have been assigned

Reading assignments may be completed in advance to enhance discussions in class and on the eLC

Note assignment due dates listed in the table on page 6 of the syllabus


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Instructor Co-Instructors

Dr. TJ Kopcha [email protected] 604G Aderhold 706-542-1889 Office hours: online, by

phone and appointment

Tonia Dousay [email protected] 621 Aderhold 706-352-9459 Office hours: Tue 3-5

Daisy Barreto [email protected] 626B Aderhold 706-621-1150 Office hours: Tue 3-5

Course Contact


mailto:[email protected]

