Final Draft

May 3, 2020

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This multi-modal project for W-131-English, while challenging, has been a fantastic experience in creativity, reading, thinking, viewing, writing, editing and then doing them all over several times.  The reward is this WIX page, showcasing my papers and the process getting there.

 

 In creating this project, I have sought to appeal to the “regular Joanne or Joe” who likes movies and the glamour of Hollywood.

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In creating this project, I have sought to appeal to the “regular Joanne or Joe” who likes movies and the glamour of Hollywood.  I want to take people, who wouldn’t generally get the opportunity to participate in something as grand and glamorous as the Oscars, on a fun filled historical journey.  I am hopeful to provide an extraordinary experience as seen through the eyes of a “regular” girl. I used photos and videos to try to enhance the experience.

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​My design is intended to be simple,

classic and easy to use. 

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My design is intended to be simple, classic and easy to use.  I have used a color scheme with the intent to provide a softer viewing experience.  In addition to the pages for each of the writing piece, there is a home page and an about me page.  On the home page, I have included links to each written piece, along with a brief description of each.  This allows for some fluidity and ease of access for the reader.  This allows the reader to have an idea of what to expect on the page they select.  I decided to do an about me page to introduce myself to the reader.  I want them to see me and feel like they know and can relate to me.  I included a link to the story about my trip to the Oscars, by Haley Jordan for “News at IUPUI” website on the home page.

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From the Home page there are a couple of ways to navigate to other pages.  There are tabs at the top, as well as links on the images on the page.  Each tab has purpose and I have sub tabs for the layering of the "process". 

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I have played with design using

pull-out quotes and opted for a more streamlined approach to make a more fluid read.

 

On each page I have used hyperlinks to take you to more interesting information.  On the reflection page, I included hyperlinks to both the Percy and Berehulak articles to invite the reader to see these articles for context.  I want the reader to be able to see the examples I have tried to emulate with rhetorical context and styles. I have included photos on each page to give texture and visual to the experience.  I have played with design using pull-out quotes and opted for a more streamlined approach to make a more fluid read.  On some pages there is some orienting information like abstracts, titles, summaries/overviews to add texture and information.  I tried to use eye tracking to lead the viewer’s direction of view.

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I have tried to texturize this site such that it is easy to navigate and read and understand, thereby enriching the readers experience.

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Draft 1

April 22, 2020

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This multi-modal project for W-131-English, while challenging, has been a fantastic experience in creativity, reading, thinking, viewing, writing, editing and then doing them all over several times.  The reward is this WIX page, showcasing my papers and the process getting there. 

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In creating this project, I have sought to appeal to the “regular Joanne or Joe” who likes movies and the glamour of Hollywood.  I want to take people, who wouldn’t generally get the opportunity to participate in something as grand and glamorous as the Oscars, on a fun filled historical journey.  I am hopeful to provide an extraordinary experience as seen through the eyes of a “regular” girl.

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My design is intended to be simple, classic and easy to use.  I have used a color scheme with the intent to provide a softer viewing experience.  In addition to the pages for each of the writing piece, there is a home page and an about me page.  On the Home page, I have included links to each written piece, along with a brief description of each.  This allows for some fluidity and ease of access for the reader.  This allows the reader to have an idea of what to expect on the page they select.  I decided to do an About Me page to introduce myself to the reader.  I want them to see me and feel like they know and can relate to me.  I will be including a link to the story about my trip to the Oscars, by Haley Jordan for “News at IUPUI” website.

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From the Home page there are a couple of ways to navigate to other pages.  There are tabs at the top, as well as links on the images on the page.  Each tab has purpose and I have sub tabs for the layering of the "process". (I will add those soon) I have used photos and intend to add more.  As, I process through the revision process, there are some ideas I am going to play with that will hopefully make for an even more streamlined site.

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The design and thought to my WIX website stems from simplicity.  I have tried to be clear in purpose and design.