How can current communication tools and techniques be used to bring attention to the political, economic and social issues of today? Identify 2 tools and how they are used. Blogs and photographs are just some of the ways of communication used to bring attention to the political, economic and social issues. Blogging is a way to express someone emotion and thoughts to the public. Blogging is a way that public from worldwide can be read daily. Another way of sommunication is photograph. Photographs can replay a message and awareness with more force than written word. . not to disuede away from text but pictures capture the essence of the message. . some evidence , "The design objects itself can work as a statement with impact that gets people to pay attention, to think, to notice, to act, to donate." "Imagery is such an essential part of design; they are hard to seperate. The skill is in the editing. Photographs grow close to their subject matter which does not always make for a subjectively great image that involves the viewer. A good designer is a skilled visual editor" (Goulet 1).a very good point and a very good quote.
2) Do you think visual forms of communication (image based) are more likely to reach and impact viewers worldwide than other forms of communication? Why or why not? , I do believe that visual forms of communication (image based or more) are most likely to reach and contact viewers all over the world better than other forms of communication because most people are to indolent to read especially if what they are reading doesn’t jump out at them or if it is boring. In the article it states, "The article was only a paragraph long accompanied by a small photo showcasing a brilliant orange crumbling carcass of a home. Yet it was powerful" (Goulet 1).
3) Do you think that people who are adept with technology and skilled in visual design have a responsibility to use their skills “to create awareness or peace or social change using imagery”? No, I do think that people who are adept with technology and skilled in visual design have a responsibility to use their I only think they should have the responsibility to use their skills if they begin to tell about something. In that case it is their jobs to finish what they start and do it to the best of their ability.
4) How could your "Make a Statement" image (Project 1) "create awareness or peace or social change"? I think I could have done a way better job with my image. I was trying to warm people about the dirt cops . to be honest and criticize myself if someone were to look at my picture they would know what to think. I think them essage I wanted to tell was deep.
