Multimedia Presentations, Sec. 1

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 6: Mo 9.21/We 9.23

Danny I. and Judith G. – So, I Won a Realty TV Competition: American Idol, America’s Next Top Model, and The Bachelor

Week 7: Mo 9.28/We 9.30

Cole H., Haroldo R., and Sam E. – I Heard the News Today: The Assassination of John Lennon

Week 8: Tu 10.6/Th 10.8

Brian H. and Junior M. – The Life and Times of Marilyn Monroe

Week 9: Mo 10.5/We 10.7

Catherine K. and John D. - The Celluloid Closet: Being Gay During Hollywood’s Golden Age

Week 10: Mo 10.12/We 10.14

Madison C. and Guadalupe R. - "The Crime of the Century": The Lindbergh Kidnapping

Week 11: Mo 10.19/We 10.21

Aiden L. and Jocelyne S. – The Reality of Reality TV

Week 12: Mo 10.26/We 10.28

1. Cooper D. and Diana M. - FF: Fifty Shades of Grey and the World of Fan Fiction

2. Savannah M. and Ashtin C. - Entertainment for Men: Hugh Hefner and the History of Playboy

Week 13: Mo 11.2/We 11.4

Jennifer C. and Joseph M. - Eight Men Out: The Black Sox Scandal

Week 14: Mo 11.9

Ann G. and Alyssa K. - John Hinckley Jr.: Jodie Foster Stalker and Would-Be Presidential Assassin

Week 16: Mo 11.30/We 12.2

1. Kaliph Z. and Jhonnatan R. - The Life and Times of Norton I, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico

2. Cody Y., Dzu B., and Emily d L. – No Laughing Matter: The Fatty Arbuckle Scandal