Sp25 - Music Editing/Digital Studies (Nardini)

Digital exhibits display objects such as text, images, audio, video, and art in an online setting. When creating a narrative through a digital exhibit, much like a physical exhibit, you need to understand how visitors are consuming and understanding the story you are telling.

Online exhibits are usually available to most people around the world who have internet access, while physical exhibits are limited to users who are in the physical area. 

Digital exhibits can remain accessible over time, preserve materials that are now living online, and can continually be updated.

Multimedia Elements 

Various types of content contribute to the creation of a rich and engaging digital exhibit.

Text

Provides content, information, and tells a story.

• Description and analysis of a topic or image
• Annotation of content
• Quotes
• Captions

Images

Illustrate ideas, evoke emotions, and tell a story.

• Illustrations, photos, diagrams

Audio

Provides a story and narration.

• Oral recordings, music, podcasts, and voiceovers

Video

Tells a story, demonstrates processes, and provides additional context.

• Short clips, documentaries, movies, and interviews

Interactive Elements

Content and elements that allow user interactions, creating an engaging and easy-to-process project.

• Timelines, interactive annotations, clickable links, and interactive maps

Emotional Connection

Multimedia content in digital exhibits can elicit a wide range of emotions, which is why we are often drawn to different social media platforms.

Multimedia can foster a deeper understanding of various topics by presenting information in engaging and relatable ways. Additionally, depicting personal events help create a strong emotional connection and understanding between storyteller and audience

Goal/Purpose of your Digital Exhibit

• What key message or theme do you want to convey?
• What outcomes do you hope to achieve with your exhibit?

Outline your Exhibit: 

• What are the main sections or chapters of your exhibit?
• What specific topics or themes will each section cover?
• What is the best order to present your sections?
  • Should they be chronological, thematic, or another logical sequence?
• What headings and subheadings will you use to organize your content?
• How will you ensure a clear and coherent narrative flow?
  • What transitions or connections will you use between sections?

Multimedia 

• What types of multimedia elements will you include (images, videos, audio, interactive elements)?
  • How will these elements enhance your content?
• Where will you source your multimedia content? 
  • Can you upload this content on the platform you are working with? 
• How will you integrate multimedia elements into your exhibit?
  • Where will you place them to support and complement the text?