Multi-Media Presentations

PROBLEM: You are a multi-media software designer for a company which develops educational software. Your first assignment is to learn the companies new multi-media software and develop a brief presentation in collaboration with your other colleagues. The title for your presentation will be COMMUNICATION IS:

RESOURCES:POWER MAC DIGITAL CHISEL

DIGITAL PHOTOS DIGITAL VIDEO

RESEARCH INFO SOUND FILES OR MUSIC

LIMITATIONS

• 1. Your presentation will consists of four separate scenes.
• 2. Your presentation MUST INCLUDE A PHOTO OR VIDEO, SOUND or TEXT in each scene.
• 3. You must provide some FACTUAL information in your scene.
• 4. You will work in groups of two members assigned by the instructor.
• 5. Each group will complete FOUR story boards to for review PRIOR TO BEGINNING YOUR Presentation.
• 6. The final presentation will be a CRITIQUED by the entire class.

EVALUATION

• 1. Each student must demonstrate their involvement in the project.
• 2. Each student must complete submit a one page written summary of their experience on the project.
• 3. Each student must complete a story board with two ideas illustrated.
• 4. Your grade for the presentation will be determined by a combination of students
• and instructor evaluation.

 ADVERTISING PHOTOGRAPHY

OVERVIEW: Most of the graphic advertising we see in magazines, newspapers or on billboards combine photographs and text to convey a message. Many of these photographs are stock photographs, which means they are bought from a supply house and are copyright free. Your assignment is to produce a one page (8.5 X 11) magazine advertisement using digital stock photographs and text combined, to sell a product or service. Your ad may be for a completely fictitious product or a real product or service.

RESOURCES: Computer CD Photos

StoryBoard Color Printer

Ad Examples PhotoFlash Software

Clarisworks Software

PROCEDURE:

• 1. Review some magazines or newspaper to get ideas for products and layout.
• 2. Decide on the subject of your ad.
• 3. Prepare your storyboard and receive approval from the instructor.
• 4. Browse digital photographs and decide which one or more you will use.
• 5. If you need to manipulate (resize, sharpen, etc.) the photo, do that in Photoflash first, then save the photo you will use on your own disk.
• 6. Open up the ClarisWorks program and start a new drawing file.
• 7. In ClarisWorks, insert your photo, add text, graphics, and color.
• 8. Print a black & white Lazer copy to check the ad before printing color.
• 9. Print the color ad and submit your storyboard, black & white copy and final copy for evaluation.

 Desktop Digital Video

OVERVIEW: Thanks to powerful personal computers and inexpensive easy to use software you can now produce video movies with some of the same special effects that the pro's use. Only five years ago you would have needed hundreds of thousands of dollars and advanced technical training to edit and produce movies on a computer. Now with the help of a brief tutorial, a video camera and an assortment of CDs you can produce your own music video. In this activity you will use a Power Macintosh Computer and Video Shop software to produce your first music video.

PROBLEM: You are applying for a position as a video producer for MTV. To be considered for the position you must submit at least a 60 second sample of your work. Select any music CD that you like and produce at least a 60 second computer video to accompany it.

RESOURCES: Power Macintosh Avid Video Shop

Music CD Digital Video CD

Photo CD Video Camera

LIMITATIONS:Your video must adhere to the following limitations.

• 1. Your video must include original video images that you recorded.
• 2. Your video must include stock digital video from CDROM.
• 3. Your video must include at least two PICT images.
• 4. Your video must include at least four different transitions.
• 5. Your video must include both black & white and color images.
• 6. You must output your final video to VHS tape.

PROCEDURE

• 1. You must first complete the Avid Video shop tutorial and receive the instructors
• approval before beginning your music video.
• 2. Select the music CD you will be using and the 60 second track from it.
• 3. After reviewing a collection of digital video select tracks to be used in your video.
• 4. After reviewing a collection of digital photos select two that you will use in your
• video.
• 5. Plan and shoot the original video footage you will need for your video.
• 6. Use a story board to organize the sequence of your video.
• 7. Input all of your video footage into the video shop sequencer and then add your transitions.
• 8. Consult with the instructor as needed and prior to completion of your video.

Motivational Poster

OVERVIEW: Most of the advertisements that you see in magazines, newspapers and billboards combine photographs and text to convey a message. Many of these photographs are stock photographs which means they are available from a supply house and are copy write free. We have thousands of photographs available on CD-ROM for your use on this project. You will apply the basic elements of design and combine text and photographic images to produce an 8.5"x11" poster.

PROBLEM: Design and produce a one page Motivational poster which combines a digital photograph with text. Your photograph must utilize two style effects and your text must use two fonts. You may use any or all of the following resources and must adhere to the following limitations.

RESOURCES: Macintosh Computer Photo Flash Software

Multi Media Software Digital Photos

Color It Software Claris Works

LIMITATIONS:

• 1. Each person must produce one poster.
• 2. You must first produce a storyboard of your poster.
• 3. You must use a verifiable quote from a notable person.
• 4. You must include at least three different design elements in your presentation.
• 5. You must print one black and white copy, before you print a color copy .

EVALUATION

• 1. You must submit a storyboard for evaluation.
• 2. Your poster will be judged on its effectiveness in delivering its message.
• 3. Your poster will be evaluated on your effective use of media.
• 4. You will be graded on the proper use of software and hardware.

 Digital Camera Design Activity

OVERVIEW: Most of the messages that you see in on TV, magazines, newspapers and billboards combine photographs and text to convey a message. Next week The Gilbert School will be focusing on the issue of diversity and racism in our society. Your next activity will involve designing posters related to issues of diversity and racism in our youth culture. You will apply the basic elements of design and combine text and photographic images to produce an 8.5"x14" poster.

PROBLEM: Design and produce a one page poster which combines a digital photograph with text and addresses the issue diversity or racism in our society. Your photograph must utilize two style effects and your text must use two fonts. You may use any or all of the following resources and must adhere to the following limitations.

RESOURCES: Macintosh Computer Photo Flash Software

ClarisWorks Software Digital Camera

Color It Software

LIMITATIONS

• 1. Each person or team must produce two posters. One which uses a Black & White photo and one color.
• 2. You must first produce a storyboard of each poster.
• 3. You must use a verifiable quote from a notable person.
• 4. You must include at least three different design elements in your presentation.
• 5. You must print a draft copy before printing a final color copy.
• 6. You must print one black and white copy and a color copy of your poster.

EVALUATION

• 1. You must submit a storyboard for evaluation.
• 2. You must complete your poster by March 3rd 1997.
• 3. Your poster will be judged on its effectiveness in delivering its message.
• 4. Your poster will be evaluated on your effective use of media to make your point.
• 5. You will be graded on the proper use of software and hardware.

 Web Page Design & Production

PROBLEM: You are an internet web page designer for a company that develops educational web sites. Your first assignment is to learn the companies new web page software and develop a part of The Gilbert School Web site in collaboration with your other colleagues.

RESOURCES: POWER MAC ADOBE PAGE MILL

DIGITAL PHOTO RESEARCH INFO

DIGITAL GRAPHICS

LIMITATIONS

• 1. The instructor will assign the portion of the web site on which you will be working.
• 2. Your web site will consists of at least two separate pages.
• 3. Your pages must include a photo or graphic and text in each page created.
• 4. You must provide some researched information for your pages.
• 5. You will work in groups of two members assigned by the instructor.
• 6. You must complete a weekly journal which will be evaluated.

EVALUATION

• 1. Each student must demonstrate their involvement in the project and submit a weekly journal explaining problems and successes experienced.
• 2. Upon completion of assignment each student must complete and submit a one page written summary of their experience on the project.
• 3. Each student must complete a story board prior to beginning construction.
• 4. Your grade for the web pages will be determined by a combination of students and instructor evaluation.

 PAPERWORK!

OVERVIEW: Structural forces are at work all around us. Any structure whether it is man made or natural experiences forces and loads. Your body is a structure and experiences the same forces that a building or house might. Even a simple piece of 8.5x11 copy paper can act as a structure and experience the effects of forces. This activity will focus on the design, testing and evaluation of structural components produced from a standard piece of 8.5x11 copy paper.

PROBLEM: As a structural designer your first job is to test and evaluate different types of materials for their structural integrity. The most abundant material available to you is simple 8.5x11 paper. Before you can decide how to use this paper you must test it for compression, tension and horizontal load.

RESOURCES: 3 Pcs. 8.5 x 11 copy paper Glue Stick

Testing Device Asst. Weights

Scissors

LIMITATIONS

• 1. All tests will be performed with the 11 inch side of the paper in the horizontal position.
• 2. You will be limited to the material provided by the teacher.
• 3. Your first test will be to test the strength of the paper in tension using a special fixture. For this test you must make the most efficient use of the paper. Remove as much of the paper as feasible and support as much weight as possible.
• 4. Your second test will involve testing the strength of the paper in compression. You must collaborate with two other classmates to complete this test. Working with two classmates design three columns that will support the maximum weight possible.
• 6. Your last test will test the horizontal strength of the paper under a load.
• 7. You must design a beam that will support a maximum of weight when placed in the horizontal position. It will be supported on both ends and weight will be loaded in the center.
• 8. You must keep a record of all test results.
• 9. You must calculate the efficiency of the paper in each test and perform any other calculations required by the teacher.
• 10. You must complete the evaluation sheet provided by the teacher.

EVALUATION

• 1. The design which produces the highest efficiency in each category will receive a score of 100 for the design portion of this assignment.
• 2. You must complete both the practical and written portion of this activity to receive a passing grade.
• 3. You must provide a sketch of each of your solutions for evaluation.
• 4. You must present all of the results of your efforts for evaluation one day after the final design test.

 TRUSS DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

OVERVIEW: A common structural component used in both residential and commercial construction is called a prefab truss. A truss is made up of individual framing members, reinforced with a gusset plate and designed to withstand a specific load. When individual framing members are combined, the resulting truss is significantly stronger than any single component. Trusses are commonly used for roofs or floor members in buildings or as structural members in bridges and towers.

PROBLEM: Design and build a scale model of a truss to withstand the maximum amount of load possible. You will use only those materials provided by the instructor and you must adhere to the following specifications.

RESOURCES

10 TONGUE DEPRESSORS GLUE

CARDBOARD STRIPS GRID PAPER

LIMITATIONS

• 1. You must first produce at least three sketches on graph paper prior to beginning.
• 2. You must work in a scale of One Inch = One Foot.
• 3. You must design your truss to hold the maximum weight possible.
• 4. You must work from a template drawn on 1/4 inch grid board.
• 5. You may only use those materials provided by the instructor.
• 6. Your truss must be designed to span a distance of 12 Feet and have a rise of between

5 and 10 inches per foot.

EVALUATION

• 1. The truss holding the most weight will receive a grade of at least 90.
• 2. Your sketches and template must be submitted for evaluation.
• 3. You must complete a portfolio and submit it for evaluation with all other paperwork.
• 4. You will have five class days to complete this assignment.