The Vampire Squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis) is a mesmerizing and enigmatic deep-sea dweller, captivating the imaginations of scientists, marine enthusiasts, and curious minds alike. Don't let its name fool you; this extraordinary creature is not a bloodthirsty predator like its legendary namesake, but a peaceful marvel that embodies both beauty and resilience.
Residing in the murky and shadowy waters of the mesopelagic zone, the Vampire Squid occupies a realm seldom explored by humans. Its unique appearance immediately catches the eye – it boasts large, luminous blue eyes that can peer through the darkness of the deep ocean, evoking a sense of wonder and intrigue. Its reddish-brown skin is adorned with a striking pattern of photophores, bioluminescent cells that create a spectacular light show, enabling it to communicate and navigate through its dark habitat.
One of the most extraordinary features of the Vampire Squid is its cloak-like webbing, connecting its eight arms. When threatened, this mysterious cephalopod has a remarkable defense mechanism – it wraps itself in this veil of arms, resembling a vampire's cape, to confuse and discourage predators.
UPLOAD MEDIA
The Media Hub has four ways to upload media. The Media tab will show all of your content. You can upload images from the desktop by clicking to the right where it says "Upload".
The Camera tab will let you include images from the photo booth.
The Embed tab will let you place a video or image directly into the slide.
The Fetch tab is useful when dropping in images using the url.
ADD VIDEO TO SLIDE
Posts can now include video and image files in the same presentation.
From the Media Hub, simply click the “Upload Media” button to load a .mp4 or movie file. Once it is successfully uploaded, you can play it directly from your slide.
ADD IMAGE TO SLIDE
After selecting an image (pink border will show around the image), you can place the selected item(s) to a single slide or multiple slides.
Once it is on the slide, you can freely scale the image by selecting any corner.
Right click on the image to reveal other options.
Click on the bottom of the slide to include a caption in the "Add Caption" box.
UPLOAD MEDIA: FETCH
The Fetch tab is useful for uploading image files directly from your source. It reduces the need for downloading images into your desktop.
As you are browsing the web, simply right click on the image to 'Save Image URL'.
Also, notice the Image Size menu that appears when you select the image. You can crop and resize the image to be at a certain pixel size.
Make sure to cite your sources in the caption.
ADD MULTIPLE IMAGES TO SINGLE SLIDE
You can select several images to be placed into a single slide, allowing you to display relevant precedents collectively.
When you have more than three images selected on the slide, a new alignment menu will appear at the top. This will sort the images to align along the same edge.
Clicking on the corner of the image will allow you to scale the image. The background grid is useful for referencing and spacing.
You can group select images on the slide so that they can move together without changing the spacing or alignment.
TEXT EDITOR
Clicking on the Text Editor icon will drop a default text box onto your slide.
Double click the box to edit text.
Select the text to open up a text editor menu. Using these options you can easily resize, format, style and align based on your needs.
CREATE SLIDE FROM TEMPLATE
Once you’ve started a post and added your first slide, you will see an option to create slides from different templates.
Locate the thumbnail icon at the bottom left of the slideshow window. When you click on Add Slide From Template, you should see different options to choose from. Type into the text box to replace with your own. Drop in images into the gray boxes by simply clicking on Upload Image.
Dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean and discover the captivating world of aquatic animals! In this intro assignment, you will learn how to create your first post while sharing images, videos, and descriptions about a cool aquatic animal of your choice. Unravel the secrets of extraordinary creatures as we embark on an adventurous journey through the realm of marine wonders.
Instructions
For this assignment, you will make your first post using the NuVu Studio Platform. After reviewing the tutorial, go to the Responses tab at the top of this page and make your first post. Make sure to include images, videos, and writing to complete the assignment.
Deliverable
Tip: Take a look at the Example Post of the Vampire Squid below
When you are logging into the platform for the first time (and don't know or haven't been given your password), you have two options:
1. Use Google login (anyone can use, regardless of whether you have a Google email or not)
2. Use the password reset option.
Both options are detailed below.
Logging in with Google Authentication
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STEP 1: In the top-right corner, click the word "login."
STEP 2: When the black menu appears, click "reset password," enter your email address, and then click "Send Password Reset Link."
STEP 3: Check your email account for an email from NuVu. Be sure to check your junk email folder as well if you don't see the email in your inbox. Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.
STEP 4: You should now see your name in the top right corner. Success! (your screen will look slightly different than mine).
Prompt
Designers represent their ideas through many different means: drawings, photographs, renderings, scale models, prototypes, and more. Each method presents specific advantages for highlighting different aspects of the concept and proposed execution.
In this assignment, we will learn about different types of diagrams, and how we can use each one to further communicate the ideas of your project.
Review the presentation above to learn about the types of diagrams used by designers to communicate their ideas. Then you will create a Technical Diagram. As you create your diagram, consider how each one will highlight a different aspect of your idea. These diagrams should be useful tools for others to understand your idea.
Keep in mind that these diagrams will be shared in your final presentation, so take care to make them clean and easily understandable.
Duration: ~2 hrs
Instructions
Part 1: Project Direction
Part 2: Draw a Technical Diagram
Deliverables
Submit your Technical Diagram/s in the Responses tab above.
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