Describe each theory and then relate it to how it specifically impacts the creation of digital media within chosen focus area, as opposed to only providing general content that could apply to any digital media focus area.

Web Technology major.
Using the UMGC library, Internet, and/or other valid, academic references, research two (2) of each of the following:
Choose two (2) theories (Gestalt, Color, Human-Computer Interaction Behavior, Graphic Design, etc.) used in the focus area you selected. Theories are a conceptual understanding used to explain how or why something occurs.
-Describe each theory and then relate it to how it specifically impacts the creation of digital media within chosen focus area, as opposed to only providing general content that could apply to any digital media focus area
Choose two (2) best practices (Accessibility, Grid System, CSS, SEO, etc.) used in the focus area you selected. Best practices are the methods or techniques commonly accepted within a field that enable the production of work that is of the highest quality.
-Describe each practice, explain why it is a best practice, and then relate it to how it specifically impacts the creation of digital media within chosen focus area, as opposed to only providing general content that could apply to any digital media focus area
Choose two (2) technologies (this includes languages, hardware or software such as a certain kind of page layout software like Adobe InDesign, Wacom tablet, etc) used in the focus area you selected.
-Describe each technology, explain how it is used, and then relate it to how it specifically impacts the creation of digital media within chosen focus area, as opposed to only providing general content that could apply to any digital media focus area.
Research must include a minimum of FIVE (5) valid, academic references. As the field of digital media is constantly changing, no reference may be older than five years.
NOTE: Please DO NOT use Wikipedia or similar Web sites that allow for anyone to modify the content. These are not valid, credible, refereed, academic references.
Presentation
1. Prepare a Word document that meets the following requirements:
Create a cover page:
-Your name
-Course name and Number
-DMWT focus area selected
-Date of submission
2. The body of the paper should be 1000 -1250 word (4-5 pages) paper and address 2 theories, best practices and technologies for the chosen focus area.
3. Create a References page, in APA format, citing all of the references used in creation of the research paper.
4. The font must be 12pt Times New Roman, double spaced.
5. The paper should concisely address your research-backed opinion with as much relevant detail as possible (i.e. no fluff).
6. Paper must be submitted as a Word document, and named as:
Example: Smith_FocusAreaPaper.doc or Smith_FocusAreaPaper.docx

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