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TC 310 The Computer in Technical Communication

Explore the strengths and opportunities in formatting strategies like hierarchies, color use, and contrast for visually impaired. Delve into editing techniques such as thoroughness and note additions for clarity. Discuss Photoshop functionality and image file formats for effective communication. Learn hands-on techniques in Photoshop to optimize images for various platforms. Understand the importance of usability in editing practices. Prepare for Assignment 3 deadline and transition to Visio software in upcoming classes.

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TC 310 The Computer in Technical Communication

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  1. TC 310 The Computer in Technical Communication Dr. Jennifer Turns Week 3, Day 1 (10/16)

  2. Feedback, Asgn 2 - Formatting • Strengths • Use of hierarchies • Use of color • Contrast and size for visually impaired • Opportunities • Other strategies for representing information (tables, charts, informational graphics) – Why not more? • Other thoughts • Quick ref / custom manual not as distinguishable – Why? • Research as a professional activity (e.g., research on VI)

  3. Feedback, Asgn 2 - Editing • Strengths • Thorough (particularly grammar/style) • Adding a note to explain the edits • Other thoughts • Inserting a picture vs. suggesting that a “picture might be good here” – Which is better? • Where to place comment intended to educate such as “always check for whitespace” and “keep it simple”? • Being thorough vs. “going overboard” – how to decide how thorough to be? • Editing for usability as particularly difficult – Why?

  4. By the end of class, students should be able to: Photoshop Functionality: Create/manipulate images using a basic set of Photoshop functions (selection tools, paint options, layers, and filters Image/Print/Screen/File Size: Determine the relationships between image size in pixels (on the one hand) and print, screen, and file sizes (on the other) Image File Formats: Identify the common graphic file formats for web/print use and convert Photoshop graphics into those formats. What we’ll do… Demo/play with Photoshop Discuss/debug size issues. Discuss/practice file format strategies Day 6

  5. Due Dates Assignment 3 Tuesday (10/21) By class Includes: Solution Annotations specified by E-portfolio Next Class Debrief Assignment 3 (Photoshop) Move on to Visio… Looking Ahead

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