I felt as if there were much more rhetorical devices used in Sesame Street than design elements. Much of the music in the entire episode was very light, cheery, and went along with what the characters on screen talked about. When Elmo counted clowns, there was the recognizable circus theme. During the march, there was snare drum tapping. Sound effects also aided, with dings and silly effects making up the most of it. There was some interaction with the kids, but the studio puts in the responses so that the kids don't have to worry about shouting their own answers at the screen.
Design elements were not completely absent, though. The letter C and number 7 were made simple, easy to read, and recognizable any time that they appeared on screen. Even though Sesame Street may not have been consistent in the same design at later parts of the episode, they still made the numbers work for what they were doing.
Overall, I can see why Sesame Street has been very popular for so long. It incorporates teaching, education, and morals all while having characters be silly, entertaining, and funny towards kids of a young age group. They switch from segment to segment very easily or by telling the kids what's coming up so that they can be excited for what they're about to see next. If some kids really enjoy Elmo's World or Abby's Flying Fairy School, then they'll stick around to watch whatever is showing currently and perhaps learn something from what they see. It's a good trick to keep kids' focus and help them learn. It's no wonder that they have been on the air as long as they have - they found the right formula.
That's all for my blog, I hope you have enjoyed it!
Signing out,
-Wes
Works Cited below
"Grouch Messing Machine." Sesame Street. Sesame Workshop: WSKG, Television. 5 Apr 2011.
"Sesame Street Characters." Sesame Street Games. Web. 5 Apr 2011.
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