Communication in Arts

By the end, the learner can

• Cross-functional communication: explains design decisions to developers and product managers using shared technical language and visual mockups
• Presentation delivery: presents mid-fidelity prototypes to stakeholders with a narrative that connects design choices to business objectives
• Client discovery dialogue: conducts intake conversations that surface functional requirements, brand expectations, and accessibility constraints

Session plan

1. 10 minThe sceneWhere this shows up: studios and media organizations, working with clients, creative teams, audiences. Conditions to expect: creative, deadline-driven, audience-centered. Entry roles this maps to: Actors, Athletes and Sports Competitors, Disc Jockeys, Except Radio.
   • composes structured reports summarizing user research findings with clear visual and written evidence
   From Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255.00)
2. 20 minRun itPairs. One plays the clients, one plays the Actors. Run the scene for four minutes, then swap. The observer scores against the criteria before anyone discusses it.
   • Tools in play: Graphics or photo imaging software, Desktop publishing software, Video creation and editing software.
3. 15 minObserver scores itScored live against the four levels. The scorer marks what they saw, not what they assume the learner could do on a better day. Developing is the target for this point in the program: Moving in a positive direction in a professional career. Still learning, with room to grow around the skill.
4. 10 minSwap and re-runClose the loop: what changed between the first attempt and the last, and what would have to be true for communication to hold up on a bad day.