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IDEAS. WORDS.
DESIGN. PORTFOLIO.
SOME ADVICE AND WAYS OF THINKING ABOUT DIGITAL DESIGN AND THE E-PORTFOLIO
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
Sure, you know what a e-portfolio is, but do you know what the design of an e-portfolio does?
WHY THINK DIGITALLY?
NAVIGATING THE WEBSITE
Digital composition allows the reader to add another layer(s) or dimension(s) to his work. It asks students to make new and complicated decisions as writers and composers. In the digital space, not only do writers make decisions on the textual level, but they also must carefully consider:
> the rhetorical situation
> layout, structure, and genre
> multimedia enhancements
> connections and reflections
> how to compose for public spaces
> how to harness authority and purpose
> general design components
> digital design components
21st Century Digital Boy
So, what do I do here?
Choose one of the tabs above and readabout different aspects of the e-portfolio assignment. Then, go through each of the tasks and check out different approaches for that same assignment. Keep in mind that there are both good and bad elements to each of the approaches. Not one of these pages is meant to be a perfect example of design. Be ready to critique.
Even in 1990, Bad Religion was analyzing our dependence on digital technologies. Take a listen or watch the video and write about what you think.
When designing your e-portfolio, you should always come back to these questions:
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What is my PURPOSE in making my choices?
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What does each choice SAY about the content or about me as a writer?
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Will my AUDIENCE recognize my choices and my purpose? Have I given enough CONTEXT for a reader?
