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An Intro To Multimodal Texts: Writer/Designer: A Guide To Making Multimodal Projects (Chapter 1)
An Intro To Multimodal Texts: Writer/Designer: A Guide To Making Multimodal Projects (Chapter 1)
MULTIMODAL TEXTS
Writer/Designer: A guide to Making MultiModal Projects (Chapter 1)
WHAT ARE MULTIMODAL TEXTS?
• Text=a piece of communication (not necessarily written)
• Multiple+mode
• Mode=way of communicating (words, images, sounds, video, etc.)
• Examples: memes (yes, seriously); dissertations; live performances; websites;
Youtube videos
ARE ALL MULTIMODAL TEXTS
DIGITAL?
• Most texts today are created digitally but a text doesn’t have to be digital to
be multimodal
• -color
• -layout
• -style
• -size
• -perspective
LINGUISTIC MODE
• The use of language: written or spoken word
• Word choice
• the delivery of spoken or written text
• the organization of writing or speech into phrases, sentences, paragraphs, etc.
• the development and coherence of individual words and ideas
Note: this what we typically deal with when looking at a traditional essay
SPATIAL MODE
• Physical arrangement
• organization
• proximity between
people or objects
• Facial expressions
• Hand gestures
• Body language
• Interaction between people
Note: you would observe this mode in texts such as live performances or speeches
AURAL MODE
• Focuses on sound
• Includes music, sound effects, ambient noise/sounds,
silence, tone of voice, volume, emphasis and accent
• Sound can signal information including feelings, responses,
or needed actions
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
• What modes are represented here?
WHAT ABOUT HERE?
What about this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZkIsKl0Apk
MULTIMODAL TUTORING
• Familiarize yourself with different media platforms (Photoshop, Word,
Powerpoint, Youtube, Twitter, etc.)
• don’t be afraid to learn with your tutee! It’s okay to spend a session using
the google machine together
e s i s Audien
Th Support c e
Co
Purpose nte
Genre xt
Using these concepts, create a multimodal piece that
explains something about the writing process. Be
creative!
Examples:
Thesis
Writing a Conclusion
Outlining