Multimodal Literacy

~60 min · 15 stations

Conductor

Welcome aboard! We are mapping the complex ways that images, sounds, and text weave together to form our reality. Keep your eyes open and your mind sharp as we decode these hidden layers.

What you will learn

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FOUNDATION

Establishes the core vocabulary and essential context you need before going further.

• Identify core modes of human communication

Station 01: Defining Multimodal Literacy▶

• Analyze ancient non-textual message systems

Station 02: Historical Communication Tools▶

• Evaluate modern shifts in information consumption

Station 03: Digital Media Evolution▶

CORE CONCEPTS

Unpacks the ideas and principles that the subject is built on.

• Apply layout rules to visual content

Station 04: Visual Design Principles▶

• Deconstruct written language patterns

Station 05: Linguistic Structure Basics▶

• Interpret hidden meanings within visual symbols

Station 06: Symbolism in Imagery▶

• Examine sound as a literacy tool

Station 07: Auditory Communication Layers▶

MECHANICS

Examines how things actually work — the processes, rules, and systems in action.

• Integrate text with visual elements

Station 08: Combining Modes Effectively▶

• Construct stories using multiple media types

Station 09: Narrative Through Media▶

• Design user-centered digital interfaces

Station 10: Interactive Interface Design▶

APPLICATION

Puts knowledge to use through real-world scenarios and practical problems.

• Evaluate information on social platforms

Station 11: Social Media Literacy▶

• Identify persuasive techniques in media

Station 12: Advertising and Persuasion▶

• Create effective instructional visual content

Station 13: Educational Media Design▶

SYNTHESIS

Connects everything together and explores broader implications and open questions.

• Predict future media trends

Station 14: Future of Multimodal Tools▶

• Apply ethics to media creation

Station 15: Capstone: Ethical Communication▶

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