Podcast assignment
Podcasts have a number of ways they can be used in the classroom. As an example, I have a student-made sample from a high school class, made in preparation for a trip to the local art museum. In this sample, students were given images and a list of facts about a specific piece: name, date, artist, media, size, etc. Students would research the piece in any number of ways; they could look at the artist, give us a biographical or anecdotal account of their lives, they could look at the process in which the artist worked, they could look at the influences of other artists and how this particular piece fit into a larger context, or they could discuss the piece in detail in a formal analysis.
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In this case, the student was given the image
above,
and the following information: SLIT DRUM Oceanic Art Creation date: 1930-1950 Materials :wood, pigment Dimensions: 114 x 15 x 18 in. |
This is the podcast he created:
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Other examples of podcasts for different assignments:
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For this assignment, an ART305 student created an artist's biography with examples of the artwork and insights into the artist's process-- For this podcast, the student created a short script on the prompt "what is the millennial generation all about?" |
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This podcast explains how this artist finds inspiration to get started. |
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This podcast is an example of a tour of an artist's space, and provides a glimpse into their process. Link to podcasts from previous classes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiiPaJB_y3L5ElhweZp1OJYcDSepJbDv1
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Assignment directions
For this assignment, you have two choices: you be creating a bio of an artist:
1. visit this list to choose an artist. choose someone you've never heard of before! Learn about someone new!
or - you can create a tour of your studio space, make a visual artist statement, or give us an insight to your own creative process.
2. collect images and information about your artist, then write a script. Keep track of the websites you capture images from for you reference page! If you are doing the studio space/artistic tour, you should take original images. For this assignment, please use still images instead of video clips --
3. create a list of references, this will be for your final "credits"
4. find sounds/music to enhance your presentation
What you will be doing is writing a script of 100-200 words that tells your story. Your narrative can take the form of any approach: a story, a poetic approach, a spoken word performance. You will write the script, then record your voice (or use that of a vocal stand-in), and find music or sound effects that enhance the narrative. As a reminder, finding instrumental music (rather than having lyrics) will be less likely confuse the listener.
here's what a script of 100-200 words looks like
In addition to a 100-200 word script, you will collect original images that will provide a visual slideshow to your narrative.
To sum up, you will need:
Podcasts should last between 1 and 3 minutes long, and have accompanying sound and images.
For assessment of this assignment, the following rubric will be used. Students will both self-assess as well as participate in evaluating the work of others.
1. visit this list to choose an artist. choose someone you've never heard of before! Learn about someone new!
or - you can create a tour of your studio space, make a visual artist statement, or give us an insight to your own creative process.
2. collect images and information about your artist, then write a script. Keep track of the websites you capture images from for you reference page! If you are doing the studio space/artistic tour, you should take original images. For this assignment, please use still images instead of video clips --
3. create a list of references, this will be for your final "credits"
4. find sounds/music to enhance your presentation
What you will be doing is writing a script of 100-200 words that tells your story. Your narrative can take the form of any approach: a story, a poetic approach, a spoken word performance. You will write the script, then record your voice (or use that of a vocal stand-in), and find music or sound effects that enhance the narrative. As a reminder, finding instrumental music (rather than having lyrics) will be less likely confuse the listener.
here's what a script of 100-200 words looks like
In addition to a 100-200 word script, you will collect original images that will provide a visual slideshow to your narrative.
To sum up, you will need:
- script
- 20-30 images minimum, having more is not a bad thing!
- music files for soundtrack
- sound effects (optional). Sound effects files are available free here: http://soundbible.com/, and royalty free music is available here: https://www.bensound.com
Podcasts should last between 1 and 3 minutes long, and have accompanying sound and images.
For assessment of this assignment, the following rubric will be used. Students will both self-assess as well as participate in evaluating the work of others.
Rubric for Podcast
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Making Audio files
For Windows:
download Audacity, a free audio editing software. You can find it here
You can also use this program for macs, but there is also a built-in program on a mac.
For Mac:
Your mac probably has Garage Band installed. This is an easy program to use. If you don't have it already installed, you can use Audacity (above) or download Garageband here.
Your mac probably has Garage Band installed. This is an easy program to use. If you don't have it already installed, you can use Audacity (above) or download Garageband here.
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Using a chromebook, or a smart phone? If you cannot use either Audacity or GarageBand, or if you need a web-based audio editor, try Twisted Wave. You can upload your audio recordings and edit them online.
https://twistedwave.com/ |
Making tracks and recording audio
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Putting together the final podcast
- open all your audio parts (sound effects, narration, music, etc) - save the pictures for later.
- Edit the sounds by highlighting the track and cutting, deleting, moving, etc. You can fade in/out sounds (on Audacity, go to Effect>fade in, etc).
- Line everything up and do a test run by listening to the finished piece.
- Export as mp3.
- Adding images, you do this on a mac using iMovie.
- Import your finished podcast. (drag the mp3 file onto the iMovie desktop)
- Drag your images onto the desktop. Reorder and change times for each image so that it fits into your narrative.
- Save your podcast: go to Share>Export
Uploading your video to your website.
You can upload your video to youtube or vimeo. For YouTube - upload your video to YouTube. After the video uploads, you will copy the URL to create an embedded video to your page, by dragging over the YouTube element under "media." Be sure to make your video "unlisted" or "public." For Vimeo, you will copy the embed code, which is found by clicking on what looks like a paper airplane on the top right of the video, listed as "share." Then drag over an embed element and add the embed code.
Also remember to scan and upload your script as well as write a short journal entry about the process. Some examples of things to write about in your reflection:
1. how was this process fun/not fun/hard/easy in learning something new?
2. what parts of this process were the most challenging?
3. how do you think you might use this in your future classroom (as either a teacher-led component, or a student project)?
You can upload your video to youtube or vimeo. For YouTube - upload your video to YouTube. After the video uploads, you will copy the URL to create an embedded video to your page, by dragging over the YouTube element under "media." Be sure to make your video "unlisted" or "public." For Vimeo, you will copy the embed code, which is found by clicking on what looks like a paper airplane on the top right of the video, listed as "share." Then drag over an embed element and add the embed code.
Also remember to scan and upload your script as well as write a short journal entry about the process. Some examples of things to write about in your reflection:
1. how was this process fun/not fun/hard/easy in learning something new?
2. what parts of this process were the most challenging?
3. how do you think you might use this in your future classroom (as either a teacher-led component, or a student project)?
Here are some examples of how this should look on your Project Page:
