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Which of the following elements might be considered as exclusively dealing with the UI of an application? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following elements might be considered as exclusively dealing with the UI of an application? (Select all that apply)
- Pickers to choose a color for a paint program (correct)
- Checkboxes to allow users to choose different options (correct)
- Collapsing menus that fold out of view when not needed (correct)
When designing the next big, killer mobile application, an app mockup can help the process in what way?
When designing the next big, killer mobile application, an app mockup can help the process in what way?
It allows the designer to see how to navigate through the app
Since the founding of the smartphone, that app market has been one of ______ supply and ______ demand.
Since the founding of the smartphone, that app market has been one of ______ supply and ______ demand.
high
What are some of the ways that developers monetize their apps? (Choose all that apply)
What are some of the ways that developers monetize their apps? (Choose all that apply)
Choose the most important considerations for an app developer below. (Choose all that apply)
Choose the most important considerations for an app developer below. (Choose all that apply)
According to the unit's articles regarding microtransactions, which games are highlighted as examples of how developers use the 'loot box' idea?
According to the unit's articles regarding microtransactions, which games are highlighted as examples of how developers use the 'loot box' idea?
Choose the UI element that would work best for the following case: The user is asked to take a survey about their feelings about the app.
Choose the UI element that would work best for the following case: The user is asked to take a survey about their feelings about the app.
Which of the following apps utilized augmented reality to great effect?
Which of the following apps utilized augmented reality to great effect?
Which of the following might be the best definition for the term augmented reality?
Which of the following might be the best definition for the term augmented reality?
Pokémon Go relies heavily on the use of the following in order to make the game functional as an augmented reality experience. (Choose all that apply)
Pokémon Go relies heavily on the use of the following in order to make the game functional as an augmented reality experience. (Choose all that apply)
Why is uniqueness important in app design? (Choose all that apply)
Why is uniqueness important in app design? (Choose all that apply)
What is the concept of scalability as it relates to icon design?
What is the concept of scalability as it relates to icon design?
Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?
Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?
Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?
Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?
The pipe organ was famously referred to as 'The King of Instruments' by which famous musician?
The pipe organ was famously referred to as 'The King of Instruments' by which famous musician?
What is a loop as it relates to music production?
What is a loop as it relates to music production?
The Play, Stop, and Record buttons in a DAW are found in?
The Play, Stop, and Record buttons in a DAW are found in?
The acronym DAW stands for?
The acronym DAW stands for?
What views and windows exist within most standard DAWs?
What views and windows exist within most standard DAWs?
MIDI is not audio; MIDI is?
MIDI is not audio; MIDI is?
The Telharmonium was an early pioneer in what now-commonplace idea?
The Telharmonium was an early pioneer in what now-commonplace idea?
This man is credited with the invention of 'portable synthesis,' or the ability to synthesize sound through a relatively compact device:
This man is credited with the invention of 'portable synthesis,' or the ability to synthesize sound through a relatively compact device:
A predecessor of the Pipe Organ invented during the 3rd Century BCE is the?
A predecessor of the Pipe Organ invented during the 3rd Century BCE is the?
They Might Be Giants' 2015 revival of Dial-A-Song uses the following to find videographers and directors to create their music videos:
They Might Be Giants' 2015 revival of Dial-A-Song uses the following to find videographers and directors to create their music videos:
They Might Be Giants' use of the telephone answering machine to create 'Dial-A-Song' is an example of an artist using _____ _____ to further their music career.
They Might Be Giants' use of the telephone answering machine to create 'Dial-A-Song' is an example of an artist using _____ _____ to further their music career.
In the Timeline/Arrangement window of most DAWs, the horizontal X-axis is a representation of what parameter?
In the Timeline/Arrangement window of most DAWs, the horizontal X-axis is a representation of what parameter?
Which of the following descriptions is a good analysis of the development of music technology throughout history?
Which of the following descriptions is a good analysis of the development of music technology throughout history?
They Might Be Giants' innovation Dial-A-Song originally used the following technology to disseminate their music:
They Might Be Giants' innovation Dial-A-Song originally used the following technology to disseminate their music:
When playing the Theremin, the player's two hands control these parameters:
When playing the Theremin, the player's two hands control these parameters:
The two kinds of tracks in a DAW are:
The two kinds of tracks in a DAW are:
The Telharmonium can be accurately described as a precursor of:
The Telharmonium can be accurately described as a precursor of:
Which of the following is true about the Pipe Organ?
Which of the following is true about the Pipe Organ?
In a DAW, which of the following would you use to correct imperfections in pitch in a region of recorded audio?
In a DAW, which of the following would you use to correct imperfections in pitch in a region of recorded audio?
What is the primary difference between sampling as used in virtual instruments and as a technique in music production?
What is the primary difference between sampling as used in virtual instruments and as a technique in music production?
The Mellotron can be accurately described as a precursor of:
The Mellotron can be accurately described as a precursor of:
When three different notes within the same key/scale are played together, it is known as:
When three different notes within the same key/scale are played together, it is known as:
The world's first sampler keyboard which worked by playing samples recorded onto magnetic tape within the instrument:
The world's first sampler keyboard which worked by playing samples recorded onto magnetic tape within the instrument:
Auto-tune, a ubiquitous presence in most modern hip-hop, R&B, and pop, adjusts the human voice to correct off-key performances. What does it adjust in order to achieve this correction?
Auto-tune, a ubiquitous presence in most modern hip-hop, R&B, and pop, adjusts the human voice to correct off-key performances. What does it adjust in order to achieve this correction?
Match the artists who engaged in legal battles with one another over the practice of sampling in hit songs:
Match the artists who engaged in legal battles with one another over the practice of sampling in hit songs:
Which of the following has resulted from the digitization of music? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following has resulted from the digitization of music? (Select all that apply)
Select the four different elements that comprise the envelope of a sound on a DAW:
Select the four different elements that comprise the envelope of a sound on a DAW:
According to the article 'Adobe is Using AI to Catch Photoshopped Images', which of the following viral images were, indeed, fakes? (Select all that apply)
According to the article 'Adobe is Using AI to Catch Photoshopped Images', which of the following viral images were, indeed, fakes? (Select all that apply)
What are some advantages of working with layers in Pixlr or in Photoshop? (Choose all that apply)
What are some advantages of working with layers in Pixlr or in Photoshop? (Choose all that apply)
Which of the following statements are true regarding layers in raster editing? (Choose all that apply)
Which of the following statements are true regarding layers in raster editing? (Choose all that apply)
What is the best definition of vector graphics?
What is the best definition of vector graphics?
What is the best definition of raster graphics?
What is the best definition of raster graphics?
What does the acronym GIF stand for?
What does the acronym GIF stand for?
Match the visualization technology with the company that became famous for producing it:
Match the visualization technology with the company that became famous for producing it:
According to Dax Norman, his creation style could be considered an old-school cell process which lends a rougher, more jerky texture to his GIFs. What modern technique, not used by Dax, is employed by computers to smooth out animations between frames?
According to Dax Norman, his creation style could be considered an old-school cell process which lends a rougher, more jerky texture to his GIFs. What modern technique, not used by Dax, is employed by computers to smooth out animations between frames?
According to Dax Norman, prominent artists in the surrealist movement that inspired his GIF creations include:
According to Dax Norman, prominent artists in the surrealist movement that inspired his GIF creations include:
How might artist Dax Norman define surrealism?
How might artist Dax Norman define surrealism?
The movie Ex Machina attempts to capture which of the following predominant emotions when people are confronted with the concept of capable and advanced artificial intelligence?
The movie Ex Machina attempts to capture which of the following predominant emotions when people are confronted with the concept of capable and advanced artificial intelligence?
In order to address the fears of dancers who might come in close contact with robots, some choreographers implement __________.
In order to address the fears of dancers who might come in close contact with robots, some choreographers implement __________.
How might one describe the idea of self-configuration as applied to AI & robots?
How might one describe the idea of self-configuration as applied to AI & robots?
From which of the following literary/pop-culture sources could the man-machine metaphor, the concept of life from lifelessness, draw inspiration?
From which of the following literary/pop-culture sources could the man-machine metaphor, the concept of life from lifelessness, draw inspiration?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from an irregularly shaped object that is of similar color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from an irregularly shaped object that is of similar color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from a top-down image of bridge that is a similar color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from a top-down image of bridge that is a similar color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from an irregularly shaped object that is a different color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from an irregularly shaped object that is a different color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from a rounded object that is a similar color to the background of the image?
Which of the following tools in Pixlr/Photoshop might be best utilized when trying to make a selection from a rounded object that is a similar color to the background of the image?
An apt analogy when talking about creating patches in Max/MSP might be to a child playing with __________.
An apt analogy when talking about creating patches in Max/MSP might be to a child playing with __________.
Performance technologies, in order to create a compelling, memorable experience, require the technological means of producing the experience ______________________.
Performance technologies, in order to create a compelling, memorable experience, require the technological means of producing the experience ______________________.
Jitter, a relatively recent addition to Max/MSP, allows for what addition to the versatile software?
Jitter, a relatively recent addition to Max/MSP, allows for what addition to the versatile software?
Sensors record data and this information can be imported into Max/MSP to make interactive experiences. Which of the following would be viable sensors to employ with Max/MSP?
Sensors record data and this information can be imported into Max/MSP to make interactive experiences. Which of the following would be viable sensors to employ with Max/MSP?
According to the article 'The Simple Metaphor That's Getting in the Way of Scientific Progress', what is the problem with thinking of the body as a machine?
According to the article 'The Simple Metaphor That's Getting in the Way of Scientific Progress', what is the problem with thinking of the body as a machine?
As alluded to in the article 'Think You Know How Disruptive Artificial Intelligence Is?', there is a fear that automation with robots might have a disruptive effect in the following jobs:
As alluded to in the article 'Think You Know How Disruptive Artificial Intelligence Is?', there is a fear that automation with robots might have a disruptive effect in the following jobs:
What is the central aim of projection design?
What is the central aim of projection design?
What would a game developer use to create 3D graphics for a video game?
What would a game developer use to create 3D graphics for a video game?
Anything and everything is quantifiable as data; to use this data in Max/MSP, the key is:
Anything and everything is quantifiable as data; to use this data in Max/MSP, the key is:
Which of the following is NOT an Adobe Creative Cloud product?
Which of the following is NOT an Adobe Creative Cloud product?
Russell Pinkston's Max/MSP patch for 'Lizamander' primarily detects which musical parameter in order to trigger the next event?
Russell Pinkston's Max/MSP patch for 'Lizamander' primarily detects which musical parameter in order to trigger the next event?
Vector graphics are best used over raster graphics for?
Vector graphics are best used over raster graphics for?
As shown in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, one of the central themes is the fear, mistrust, and anxiety directed towards technology for this reason:
As shown in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, one of the central themes is the fear, mistrust, and anxiety directed towards technology for this reason:
What is the best description of layers in Adobe Photoshop?
What is the best description of layers in Adobe Photoshop?
Ava from the movie Ex Machina illustrates the following concept:
Ava from the movie Ex Machina illustrates the following concept:
This program in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite specializes in processing and modifying still images:
This program in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite specializes in processing and modifying still images:
Complete the famous quote by science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke: 'Any sufficiently advanced______________ is indistinguishable from_________
Complete the famous quote by science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke: 'Any sufficiently advanced______________ is indistinguishable from_________
How did Adobe come to dominate the Digital Visualization industry over its competitor Macromedia?
How did Adobe come to dominate the Digital Visualization industry over its competitor Macromedia?
Study Notes
Music Production and Technology
- The pipe organ is often called "The King of Instruments," a title attributed to Mozart.
- A loop in music production refers to recurring sections of music within a track.
- In a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), the transport controls include Play, Stop, and Record buttons.
- DAW stands for Digital Audio Workstation, a software used for music production.
- Common views within a DAW include Arrangement View, Mixer Window, and Session View.
- MIDI is defined as computer code rather than audio.
- The Telharmonium is recognized as an early pioneer of the music subscription service concept.
- Robert Moog is credited with inventing portable synthesis, allowing sound synthesis with compact devices.
- The Hydraulis, a predecessor to the pipe organ, was invented in the 3rd Century BCE.
- They Might Be Giants revived Dial-A-Song in 2015 using social media to source videographers.
- Emerging technology is exemplified by They Might Be Giants' use of telephone answering machines for Dial-a-Song.
- In the Timeline/Arrangement window of a DAW, the horizontal X-axis represents time.
- The development of music technology historically aims to increase portability, affordability, and accessibility.
- The original Dial-A-Song operated through a phone machine.
- When playing the Theremin, a player controls pitch and volume using hand movements.
- Two types of tracks found in a DAW are MIDI and Audio.
- The Pipe Organ can control multiple instrument sounds with the use of stops.
Auto-tune and Sampling
- Auto-tune is a widely used tool in contemporary music to adjust pitch in vocal performances.
- Sampling in virtual instruments aims to recreate instrument sounds, while in production, it borrows musical material.
- The Mellotron is described as a precursor to modern sampling technology.
Sound Theory and Music Notation
- A triad is defined as three different notes played together within the same key.
- The envelope of a sound in a DAW consists of Release, Decay, Sustain, and Attack parameters.
Digital Art and Design Tools
- Vector graphics use polygons and mathematical expressions, while raster graphics are networks of pixel color values.
- Adobe's Creative Cloud releases programs like Illustrator for vector graphics and Photoshop for image manipulation.
- Layers in design software like Pixlr or Photoshop allow for independent effects and filters and facilitate editing.
Video Games and Game Design
- The evolution of gaming technology is linked to bit-rate, which affected graphical complexity.
- Video games gained traction with the introduction of graphic user interfaces (GUIs).
- The NES introduced narrative as a hook for player engagement, a shift from arcade games.
- Icons play a significant role in app design, acting as branding elements and offering preview insights.
- Microtransactions are contentious but commonly used to unlock content or customization in games.
- E-Sports presents celebrity status benefits, including sponsorships and worldwide travel.
- Avatars represent players within games, while dynamics encompass gameplay mechanics and objectives.
Software Development and App Market
- High supply and demand characterize the smartphone app market.
- Monetization strategies for apps include pay-to-download models, microtransactions, advertisements, and data collection.
- The design process for apps can be aided by mockups, which enhance navigation clarity.
Cultural and Psychological Themes in Technology
- The film Ex Machina explores themes of fear and anxiety related to advanced artificial intelligence.
- Dax Norman's artistic approach is influenced by surrealism and the unconscious mind's creative potentials, as seen in his GIF works.### Pokémon Go
- Pokémon Go is a mobile game that integrates augmented reality, merging real-world environments with digital data.
- The game utilizes various technologies and data sources to create an engaging augmented experience.
Augmented Reality Definition
- Defined as the integration of real-life objects with computer-generated content, enhancing the user's perception of reality.
Functional Components of Pokémon Go
- Relies on atmospheric data (temperature, humidity, and biome types) to create immersive experiences.
- Utilizes Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) for precise location tracking and interaction with in-game elements.
- Incorporates map data, including detailed layouts of streets, parks, rivers, and other landmarks, crucial for gameplay.
- Phone sensor data is essential for detecting movements and orientation, enhancing the augmented experience.
Importance of Uniqueness in App Design
- Unique app icons create a distinct identity, helping to define the app and differentiate it from competitors.
- Non-unique icons face heightened competition from similar applications, potentially reducing user engagement.
Scalability in Icon Design
- Icons should be designed as vector images to ensure clarity and adaptability across various platforms and screen resolutions.
UI Design Mistakes
- Poor alignment of page elements detracts from the visual appeal and usability of the interface, necessitating adjustments.
- Using images with inadequate resolution can lead to a unprofessional look and affect the overall user experience negatively.
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Test your knowledge of music production and technology in this engaging quiz. From the history of instruments to the functions of a Digital Audio Workstation, explore various facets of the music industry. Ideal for enthusiasts and aspiring producers alike!
