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Which of the following can shape audiences’ emotional responses to images? (Please select all that apply)

Visual processing entails three levels of vision, and the Gestalt principle often applies to the highest level that reflects abstraction of the visual input into semantic representation. 

Recently, there has been some debate on whether and how AI tools should be used for creating visual representations of science for both educational and communication purposes. Here are two threads that stand on opposite positions on this issue. Thread 1: https://twitter.com/dr_cintas/status/1710364535792521254 Thread 2: https://twitter.com/matteofarinella/status/1711066052669407430 Looking at these examples and arguments, could you please think about at least 3 ethical concerns that are involved in this type of AI image creation, and more importantly, identify 3 or more types of visual literacy that are required to help people better understand AI-generated science art? (150 words or more) 

Which of the following statements is not true about the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM)? 

The below visuals are an example of emphasis frame because they use different terms and pictures to represent the same concept.   

Which of the following are considered as “elements of arts?” (Please select all that apply)

Looking at the different badges that were used to promote COVID vaccination, which one do you think is more effective in terms of encouraging people to get vaccinated? Please identify a relevant theoretical framework and explain. In addition, if you were asked to design your own badge, what will it look like? And why do you think your design will be effective? (100 words or more)    

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy announces winning pieces for an climate art competition, which will be included in the newest National Climate Assessment. Please read this article about the competition and describe the goals of this initiative. In addition, looking at the top winning piece below, do you think it fulfills the goals as described in the article? Please identify the most relevant theory to explain the potential persuasive effects of the art piece on audiences. (100 words or more) 

Colors should always be defined by their hue, which is the dominant wavelength, and value, which refers to the brilliance and intensity of a color.

Colors should always be defined by their hue, which is the dominant wavelength, and value, which refers to the brilliance and intensity of a color.