Part I: Radio Broadcasting This radio broadcast is a window into how life used to be. It is an example of how storytelling can transcend across time. The quality of the audio and the diction of the speaker highlight the differences between then and now Part II: Ira Glass Storytelling Talks Ira Glass discusses...
I listed to the season 1, episode 1 of the Spooked podcast. This is the first time I have ever listened to a podcast. Right from the beginning, the use of sound effects, such as rustling leaves and distant whispers, creates a unease, drawing listeners deeper into the story’s haunting atmosphere. Additionally, host Glynn...
On a tranquil Sunday afternoon in Reykjavik, the charming aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air, enticing passersby into a cozy coffee shop nestled in the heart of the city. The café, with its rustic wooden furnishings and soft ambient lighting, provided the perfect sanctuary from the chilly Icelandic breeze outside. Seated...
I had never really listened to a podcast before, so this was a great way to learn how to effectively use audio to tell a story. I decided to listen to the “Final Act” Spooked podcast, which was Season 1, Episode 13. Immediately when I started listening to the podcast, I noticed how well...
I thought these clips were all very interesting and informational. Audio is an area that I am very unfamiliar with, so hearing some guidance from experts was helpful. I like the point that Ira Glass made in Part 1 and 2 of her series on storytelling. He explains the importance of having an anecdote...
For this assignment, we were supposed to learn about different elements of design (color, typography, metaphors/symbols, minimalism & use of space, form/function/message, balance, rhythm, proportion, dominance, and unity) then find examples of four concepts in the real world. The concepts that I found were: minimalism, color, typography, and symbols. Minimalism In design, minimalism is...
DS106: ★★★ Once upon a time there was a cat named Rex who wanted to express her love for the other cat in her home, Fido. Rex and Fido were best friends and they spent their days basking in the sun together. Their home in Iceland had a beautiful west-facing window that allowed them...
DS106: ★★★★★ Once upon a time, Ladybird wanted to go to college in Iceland. Her mom told her she would never get in and that she should go to a state college. She got very mad at her mom and jumped out of a moving car. Back at high school, she signed up for...
DS106: Story Map ★★★ Once upon a time, there was a walrus named Wally. Wally spent his days and nights in the ocean, but longed for a day where he could explore the nearby country of Iceland. Wally had heard great stories about Iceland from his penguin friends, and he dreamed of the day...
For this unit I completed the design safari activity. Most of this was done in my apartment, as I thought it would be fun to try to identify elements of design in a place that I am very familiar with. The picture below demonstrates the element of typography. In this sign, the word “welcome”...