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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)

  • 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?

    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.

    high

    What are some of the ways that developers monetize their apps? (Choose all that apply)

    <p>Ads</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the most important considerations for an app developer below. (Choose all that apply)

    <p>Create something new</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the unit's articles regarding microtransactions, which games are highlighted as examples of how developers use the 'loot box' idea?

    <p>Possible character unlocks in Battlefront II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>Radio Button</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following apps utilized augmented reality to great effect?

    <p>Pokémon Go</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following might be the best definition for the term augmented reality?

    <p>An intermixing between real-life objects and computer-generated ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)

    <p>Map data (streets, parks, rivers, etc...)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is uniqueness important in app design? (Choose all that apply)

    <p>App icons need to create an identity that helps define the app</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of scalability as it relates to icon design?

    <p>Icons should be vector images that can display cleanly on a multitude of platforms and screen resolutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?

    <p>The alignment of page elements needs to be adjusted for a cleaner look</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best description of the mistake in UI design illustrated by the photo below?

    <p>The chosen image is not at a high-enough resolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pipe organ was famously referred to as 'The King of Instruments' by which famous musician?

    <p>Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a loop as it relates to music production?

    <p>Recurring musical sections within a track</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Play, Stop, and Record buttons in a DAW are found in?

    <p>The transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The acronym DAW stands for?

    <p>Digital Audio Workstation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What views and windows exist within most standard DAWs?

    <p>Arrangement View, Mixer Window, and Session View</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MIDI is not audio; MIDI is?

    <p>Computer code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Telharmonium was an early pioneer in what now-commonplace idea?

    <p>Music subscription service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This man is credited with the invention of 'portable synthesis,' or the ability to synthesize sound through a relatively compact device:

    <p>Robert Moog</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A predecessor of the Pipe Organ invented during the 3rd Century BCE is the?

    <p>Hydraulis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They Might Be Giants' 2015 revival of Dial-A-Song uses the following to find videographers and directors to create their music videos:

    <p>Social Media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

    <p>Emerging Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Timeline/Arrangement window of most DAWs, the horizontal X-axis is a representation of what parameter?

    <p>Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions is a good analysis of the development of music technology throughout history?

    <p>Overall, music technology tends to make performing and listening to music more portable, affordable, and accessible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    They Might Be Giants' innovation Dial-A-Song originally used the following technology to disseminate their music:

    <p>Phone Machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When playing the Theremin, the player's two hands control these parameters:

    <p>Pitch and Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The two kinds of tracks in a DAW are:

    <p>MIDI and Audio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Telharmonium can be accurately described as a precursor of:

    <p>Music Streaming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about the Pipe Organ?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a DAW, which of the following would you use to correct imperfections in pitch in a region of recorded audio?

    <p>Auto-tune</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between sampling as used in virtual instruments and as a technique in music production?

    <p>The first aims to recreate the instrument; the second borrows musical material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mellotron can be accurately described as a precursor of:

    <p>Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When three different notes within the same key/scale are played together, it is known as:

    <p>A Triad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The world's first sampler keyboard which worked by playing samples recorded onto magnetic tape within the instrument:

    <p>Mellotron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the artists who engaged in legal battles with one another over the practice of sampling in hit songs:

    <p>2 Live Crew - Roy Orbison, Vanilla Ice - David Bowie, The Verve - The Rolling Stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has resulted from the digitization of music? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Sampling, as a practice, has grown exponentially in use and popularity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Select the four different elements that comprise the envelope of a sound on a DAW:

    <p>Release, Decay, Sustain, and Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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)

    <p>Someone flying a 'Where's my dinner?' banner over a women's march</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some advantages of working with layers in Pixlr or in Photoshop? (Choose all that apply)

    <p>Allows for experimentation when duplicating layers, Allows the user to apply effects and filters to layers independently, Separates the image into different parts for easier editing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements are true regarding layers in raster editing? (Choose all that apply)

    <p>There are different types of layers that can be added to an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of vector graphics?

    <p>The use of polygons and mathematical expressions in order to recreate an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best definition of raster graphics?

    <p>A rectangular network of pixel color values in order to recreate an image</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym GIF stand for?

    <p>Graphics Interchange Format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the visualization technology with the company that became famous for producing it:

    <p>Adobe = Illustrator Wacom = Interactive Pen Display Unity = Gaming Engine Unreal = Gaming Engine Autodesk = AutoCAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Tweening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Dax Norman, prominent artists in the surrealist movement that inspired his GIF creations include:

    <p>Max Ernst, Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might artist Dax Norman define surrealism?

    <p>A release for the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example by the irrational juxtaposition of images</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Fear and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In order to address the fears of dancers who might come in close contact with robots, some choreographers implement __________.

    <p>ABB SafeMove</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might one describe the idea of self-configuration as applied to AI & robots?

    <p>The ability of a multitude of smaller robots to work together to accomplish complex tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which of the following literary/pop-culture sources could the man-machine metaphor, the concept of life from lifelessness, draw inspiration?

    <p>Ex Machina, Pinocchio, and Frankenstein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Lasso tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Rectangular marquee tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Magic wand tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Elliptical marquee tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An apt analogy when talking about creating patches in Max/MSP might be to a child playing with __________.

    <p>Legos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Performance technologies, in order to create a compelling, memorable experience, require the technological means of producing the experience ______________________.

    <p>to fade into the background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jitter, a relatively recent addition to Max/MSP, allows for what addition to the versatile software?

    <p>Video processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Movement, Sound Volume, Tone, Temperature, and Brain Waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>It fails to account that parts of the body interact, are dynamic, and greater than the sum of their parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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:

    <p>Taxi drivers, Delivery, Factory Workers, and Low-level Programmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the central aim of projection design?

    <p>Integrating media into live performance to aid storytelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would a game developer use to create 3D graphics for a video game?

    <p>Rendering Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anything and everything is quantifiable as data; to use this data in Max/MSP, the key is:

    <p>Finding a way to capture that data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an Adobe Creative Cloud product?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Russell Pinkston's Max/MSP patch for 'Lizamander' primarily detects which musical parameter in order to trigger the next event?

    <p>Pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vector graphics are best used over raster graphics for?

    <p>Fonts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As shown in Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, one of the central themes is the fear, mistrust, and anxiety directed towards technology for this reason:

    <p>We do not know or understand the details of how emerging technology works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best description of layers in Adobe Photoshop?

    <p>Stacking one image on top of another to facilitate editing and easily undo mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ava from the movie Ex Machina illustrates the following concept:

    <p>If a robot's action supersedes maximum human potential, we become unnerved due to our survival instincts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This program in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite specializes in processing and modifying still images:

    <p>Photoshop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the famous quote by science-fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke: 'Any sufficiently advanced______________ is indistinguishable from_________

    <p>technology, magic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Adobe come to dominate the Digital Visualization industry over its competitor Macromedia?

    <p>Adobe bought out Macromedia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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