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Using typography and iconography to express emotion (or meaning) in motion graphics as a learning tool for ESL (English as a second language) in a multi-device platform.

Ezzo, Anthony John
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1460146374

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2016, MFA, Kent State University, College of Communication and Information / School of Visual Communication Design.
Expressive typography in motion graphics were used to explore vocabulary learning for ESL students. The three widely used teaching methods include: behaviorism, phonics, and grammar translation. The behaviorism method of language is learned through mimicry and memorization of forms and phonics transcription, which is nothing more than a written record of the sounds of a spoken language. Grammar translation is where students learn lists of vocabulary, verb paradigms, and grammatical rules, and does provide a solid teaching foundation for teaching ELL. Although there are struggles with students learning a second language, more research in methods is being explored. Expressive typography and semiotics paired through the strategy of motion graphics could have positive effects on the ELL community. With today's multi-tasking lifestyle, tests where done on how students learning ESL can have a personal experience via an iPad vs. other people watching the same program without a captioning system.
Gretchen Caldwell Rinnert, M.G.D. (Advisor)
Jessica Barness, M.F.A. (Committee Member)
Aoife Mooney, M.A. (Committee Member)
57 p.
Fine Arts; Language Arts; Mass Communications; Mass Media; Teacher Education
ESL, kinetic typography, motion graphics, animation, video, ESL training, ELL training, typography, iconography, EMOJIs,

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  • Ezzo, A. J. (2016). Using typography and iconography to express emotion (or meaning) in motion graphics as a learning tool for ESL (English as a second language) in a multi-device platform. [Master's thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1460146374

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ezzo, Anthony. Using typography and iconography to express emotion (or meaning) in motion graphics as a learning tool for ESL (English as a second language) in a multi-device platform. 2016. Kent State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1460146374.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ezzo, Anthony. "Using typography and iconography to express emotion (or meaning) in motion graphics as a learning tool for ESL (English as a second language) in a multi-device platform." Master's thesis, Kent State University, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=kent1460146374

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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