Free-Write: Chapter 14

There are many questions in the book that could apply to our Unit 3 project. Some of the most important, I think, are littered throughout. First off, about the medium, what effect does the choice of medium have on the message of the visual text? how would the message be altered if different media were used? These questions are so important to the unit and arguments in general. It is really interesting how much differently an argument can be taken depending n what medium is used. I think this could be very important to us as a group in deciding what we want to use to best convey our message and to get the best grade we can. However, of course the way the medium is taken also depends on audience...

Leading us to questions about the viewers/readers! what does the visual text assume about its viewers, and about what they know and agree with? This question is extremely important and will alter also what medium is used and how it is used. If the audience is young and doesn't agree with a lot of text on page, for instance, then a medium like a textbook probably shouldn't be used to make an impression because, let's face it, young people will think that's boring and akin to school and just basically shut off. However, like this book, if it is coupled with bright colors, bigger font, and pictures, the message will take flight much easier. Moving media like videos would also be quite effective in the society young generations grow up in today.