Multimedia Presentations, Sec. 38

As you know, this semester you and a classmate will be responsible for a 10-minute multimedia presentation and class hand-out.

You have now been randomly assigned a partner, a date, and a topic. Some time will be given in class to trade your topic, if you should so desire. 

Requirements:

• The work distribution is up to each group, though it should be somewhat equitable
• The presentation must be approximately 10 minutes in length—everyone must present at least part of the time
• There should be 10-12 slides, including at least one video clip (no more than 2-3 minutes in length)
• You must provide a handout related to or outlining your presentation (sent via email) 
• On the day of your presentation, email both your presentation (or a link) and handout to me at dhdelao@gmail.com.

You may utilize any presentation program you like (e.g PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote). However, please sort out any technical issues before your presentation date (our room's projection system can be found throughout campus). Groups may be docked for a lack of preparedness.

The best presentations will:

• Have an introductory slide which contextualizes the topic—very important 
• Use words economically 
• Include visually interesting illustrations—gifs are also acceptable
• Avoid a heavy use of animation and effects 
• Have a style that complements the subject matter and strikes the appropriate tone
• Engage the class through a conversational style, utilizing questions and/or activities
• Embed a relevant video or audio clip (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud)—ad blockers are also helpful in saving time
• Conclude with a slide that summarizes the topic—also very important

This is an opportunity to be creative, so feel free to have fun with the visual layout of your presentation.

Lower scoring presentations might:

• Begin without an introductory slide and/or fail to offer any context upfront
• Be thinly researched
• Allow visuals to overrun their content, or lack a cohesive style
• Fail to engage the class in any meaningful way—this is often achieved by reading an entire presentation
• Lack multimedia
• End without a concluding slide

Remember, you must provide your own laptop. Also, Macs will require an Apple-specific adapter to connect to the university’s projection system. Newer model PCs with HDMI-only connections will also require special adapters.

Presentation schedule:

Week 5: Tu 9.15/Th 9.17
Lezah P., Thuong L., and Marcus F. - Grease is the Word: Legacy of a Legendary Musical
Musical

Week 6: Tu 9.22/Th 9.24
Ashley C. and Shawndina M. – What is K-Pop?

Week 7: Tu 9.29/Th 10.1
Kiera E. and Maria B. - Blond Ambition: Thirty Years of Madonna

Week 8: TU 10.6/TH 10.8
Lennon K. and Allie M. - Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and the Day the Music Died

Week 9: TU 10.13/TH 10.15
Alfonso D. and Emma D. – It's Like Totally Bitchin’: All about New Wave

Week 10: TU 10.20/TH 10.22
Steve F. and Natalie G. - Sistas of Hip Hop: From Lady B to Nicki Minaj

Week 11: TU 10.27/TH 10.29
Aarti S. and Julian F. - There’s a Light: Inside The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Week 12: TU 11.3/TH 11.5
Alex P. and Caitlin T. – Explicit Content: The History of the Parental Advisory Label

Week 13: TU 11.10/TH 11.12
Shruti S. and Jennifer N. – Masters of the Music Video: Spike Jonze, Hype Williams, and David Fincher

Week 14: TU 11.17/TH 11.19
Juan T. and Akhil K. – The Drop: Inside EDM?

Week 15: TU 11.24
Julie H. and Seni M. - Woodstock: Three Days of Peace and Music

Week 16: TU 12.1/TH 12.3
Eli M. and Elvys D. - Inside the Bollywood Musical