Class Assignments

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Course Requirements Overview

1. Basic Audio Project: Audio Podcast Using GarageBand (20%) consists of a script and the development of a voiceover for a sequential lesson plan/instructional unit.
   
   
2. Basic Video Project: Video Podcast Using iMovie (20%) consists of  a script/storyboard, recorded and edited video footage, talking head footage, still images, titles, transitions, and designed to supplement instruction that you deliver or would deliver in a face to face setting.

3. Instructional Video Project with Audio Using iMovie and GarageBand (20%) consists of developing instructional media on the topic of an instructional strategy of your own choosing. The finished media will be based on a storyboard/script, include appropriately acquired original footage, editing conducted in iMovie and GarageBand, and high production standards.
   
   
4. Stop Motion with Narration/Audio Using (10%) consists of developing a stop motion sequence including a storyboard/script, narration/audio, and appropriate visual communication (collaboratively as large group). The stop motion project will be an overall large group class project consisting of several sequences or sections and we will break up into smaller groups to be responsible for each of the sections. Each small group will present their sequence individually and discuss its strengths and weakness, then we will also comment on the entire production in its final assembled form.
   
   
5. Presentation (10%) consists of a formal presentation that provides an overview of your best project from conceptualization, storyboarding, and media development. The presentation is on either the Basic Video Project or the Instructional Video project. The presentation must include a) background/context or original idea, b) audience description, c) list of technologies used, d) sharing of the full length video, e) reflections about ways to improve or change if you were to continue or begin again.
   
   
6. Technology List (10%) consists of a completed list of available multimedia technologies that you have access to in your school, workplace, or personal life that could be used for the projects in this class. This list can include CCSU materials if necessary. A template for this assignment will be posted to the course website. Creation of the list is 5% and presenting the list is 5%.
   
   
   
7. Portfolio Review (10%) consists of a 1:1 meeting held during class time in finals week to review the audio and video files created during the course for feedback and discussion of technical, artistic, and instructional merit.