10 classes to take before graduating from OSU

by S_Delagrange on September 24th, 2007

Check out #4 on this list!

Day One

by S_Delagrange on September 20th, 2007

Enjoyed meeting everyone today, and look forward to our ongoing digital explorations. The most important thing to keep in mind from today’s discussion is that the medium you use to communicate (text, audio, video, website, blog, etc.) really matters.

If you are thinking that all these new media possibilities are overwhelming, perhaps this video will help put things in perspective.

Medieval helpdesk with English subtitles

Wecome to English 269!

by S_Delagrange on September 19th, 2007

Composing with digital media (making meaning with words, images, and sound) will be the focus of our inquiry this quarter. We will look at the formal properties and social implications of digital media texts (visual arguments, audio essays, and digital video). We will investigate the practical (”How do I do that?”), rhetorical (”When could I do that, and why?”), and ethical (”Should I do that?”) principles of digital communication. Although no experience with digital media is required for this course, by the end of the quarter, you will have your own web site where you will publish examples of your digital work.
From that point on, you will be ready to continue developing your skills in designing and composing with digital media. Glad to have you here!