26. Work in pairs. Student a chooses a task from the list (1-6). Student b chooses the most appropriate graphics software (a-f) for the task. Swap roles.

Student A

1. to edit and retouch photos;

2. to create illustrations and drawings for magazine;

3. to prepare slideshows for training sessions or conferences;

4. to make mechanical designs and architectural plans;

5. to create dynamic simulations and special effects for films, TV, advertisements and games;

6. to analyse geographic data and make maps.

Student B

1. Computer animation software, for example 3-D Studio Max;

2. GIS software, for example ArcView;

3. Presentation software, for example PowerPoint;

4. A CAD package, for example AutoCAD;

5. Vector graphics software, for example Freehand;

6. A paint and image-editing program, for example Photoshop.

27. An e-book versus a printed book. Debate your ideas. Which team has the most convincing position?

    VS.

28. Do you agree with the following statements? Give reasons for your answers.

1. “People ignore design that ignores people.” Frank Chimero

2. “Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.” Joe Sparano

3. “Design is where science and art break even.” Robin Mathew

4. “Design is the fundamental soul of a human-made creation that ends up expressing itself in successive outer layers of the product or service.” Steve Jobs

29. Discuss the following questions.

1. What is Multimedia? What does multimedia include?

2. Is multimedia interconnected with graphics?

3. What different types of content are combined in multimedia applications?

4. How many products can you think of that incorporate multimedia?

30. Look at the tools from the Photoshop toolbox. What are they used for?

31. You have been asked to participate in the Film Summit devoted to the usage of modern animation techniques in movies. Be ready to present information about different types of animation techniques.

LISTENING

32. You are going to listen to some information about revolutionary graphics software. Before you listen, check if you know the meaning of the words and word combinations:

Eight basic expressions, the openness of the eyes, brush strokes, ongoing research, to recreate, uplifting artwork, to be confident.

33. Listen to the text “New computer mirrors viewer’s mood”. Define whether the sentences given below are true or false.

1. A new computer program can paint moody pictures on mirrors.

2. The program recognizes eight basic facial expressions.

3. The program chooses the brush stroke based on the person’s mood.

4. It takes several hours for the computer to create the artwork.

5. The program must be adjusted for each individual viewer.

6. The program may have uses in psychology and other fields.

7. The program may add more color to our everyday lives.

34. Match the following synonyms from the text.

	scans		head
	angle		heartwarming
	picked up		feelings
	lead		areas
	emotions		slant
	adjusted		continuing
	ongoing		detected
	fields		dull
	dreary		examines
	uplifting		changed