Standard IV

Communicate Information

Communicate information in different formats and for diverse audiences.

Reflection:

This standard was a challenge for me, specifically because of the phrase "different formats."  I've dealt with diverse audiences before, but it was a new experience compiling information and presenting it in HTML, RTF, PDF, and/or plain text formats.  What's more, because the materials I've generated have only been delivered in the online community--and thus, without the benefit of personal explanation--they have had to be much clearer than what I've dealt with in the past.  Most of my written/visual communication has been support material that accompanies face-to-face interaction.  I think, because of this shift of focus, I am better able to interact in the "connected" computing world.

Caption 12

Indicators: 1, 2, 8.2s, 8.7s, 8.9s, 8.10s, 8.3k, 8.11s, 8.4k, 8.13s, 8.14s, 8.34s, 8.35s, 8.9k, 8.36s, 8.10k, 8.12k

Artifact #12

Descriptors: Web Authoring, Digital Graphics
Title: Photo Optimization Report
Course: 202 Advanced Web Authoring
Date Created: December 2002
Source: Individual Report

Media: Microsoft FrontPage 2002, MGI Photosuite4

Description: This report required us to explore various image formats for the purpose of presenting them in web pages.  We were required to seek the highest-quality image while maintaining the lowest file size, thereby optimizing server storage space.  Our findings were to be presented on a single web page, illustrating comparisons between formats of our choosing.

Rationale: I selected this report for the portfolio because I believe it shows the clear advantages of J-PEG images.  My first set of photos, in particular, exhibits clear distinctions between GIF and JPG.  I included it in as an example of this TA Standard because of the purpose it fulfilled.  Our objective was essentially to explore image formats through trial-and-error, determine what would work best, then report those findings to our peers.  I think this is therefore a clear example of Standard IV.

Implications for future: Well, I already knew that JPG was the optimum format for the internet, but I had never attempted a comparison with other formats; I merely took it for granted.  This activity made me more aware of the features of image formats, and their strengths and weaknesses.  Because of this experience, I'm now more likely to consider multiple formats for images I use on the internet, depending upon what my specific purpose is.

Reviewers Comments:

"I think you did a very nice job and your page looked very good."

Review Name: Ally Muntean

Title: TATC Student

Date Reviewed: December 2002