CHID 250: Critical Media Practice and the Production of Everyday Spaces

Reminders about final project requirements

Nara — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:47:34 +0000

Due date: next Wednesday, March 14th Requirements: - Paper – 2100 – 3000 words (7-10 pages double-spaced) - Media project: at least 7 pieces from your blog, or created new (if you’re doing a video, don’t worry about this requirement) … Continue reading →

Full bibliography for the course reader

Nara — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:43:37 +0000

… is posted here! (Also available under Schedule & Reading.)

Tips for producing a good video

Nara — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:08:47 +0000

I’ve created a pdf of tips for producing a good video … also available in the Handouts & Powerpoints section. It’s full of advice on how to plan, shoot and edit a news-documentary style video!

Presentation schedule and reminders

Nara — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:08:00 +0000

Reminders:

- BRING YOUR FIELD DIARY for me to look at
- Please keep your presentation under 10 minutes
- Practice it beforehand
- Bring or send me a powerpoint (you can use your own computer if you want)
- It should be a ‘state of the project’ address

Schedule:

Monday, 2/27
Elke, Breanna, Michelle, Tina, Chris, Anastasia

Wednesday, 2/29
Max, Kelly, Holly, Lindsay, Emily, Jack

Monday, 3/5
Laurie, Brian, Malyn, Karl, Katie, Jeremy

Wednesday, 3/7
Josh, Ellen, Acacia, Chi, Charlie, Evan

I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to say!

Fun landscape interventions!

Nara — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:28:10 +0000

Here are two cool little examples of urban interventions sent in by your classmate Ellen. If you have others to add, let me know!

UPDATE: Critical Media Analysis paper … canceled!

Nara — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:58:59 +0000

The Critical Media Analysis paper is now an extra credit assignment. Turn it in anytime between now and the end of the quarter for 1% extra credit added to your final grade.

Nara — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:59:02 +0000

Artist Bryan Zanisnik has created a beautiful and captivating contemporary photo essay about the New Jersey Meadowlands, inspired by Robert Smithson. It’s called Beyond Passaic. Enjoy!

Tips on shooting interviews and b-roll from Project: Report

Nara — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:42:01 +0000

Many of you are thinking about using video in your final projects. If you are one of these, you should definitely check out Project: Report, a program sponsored by YouTube and others that supports grassroots journalism. They have helpful little tutorials on things like shooting interviews and b-roll, as well as little features about video journalism pros – including this one… Take a look!

Nara — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:41:33 +0000

Please enjoy this little bit of fun in the Onion.

Your blog post for Wednesday, February 22

Nara — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:30:31 +0000

As part of this week’s blog, look back through your field notes and consider how your perception, experience and/or interpretation of your site has changed since you began your project. You should also continue to observe and consider the themes … Continue reading →