Speech 1402 First Class

Syllabus

"I Am" Journal Assignment
This link is for the adjectives you need to carry out the assignment.


The instructor introduced herself and showed students this blog. We read the syllabus in class on the overhead screen. The instructor also handed out two grading forms (grade levels, grade breakdown) and the Quick Guide to Public Speaking. The "I Am" journal assignment was given. Students are to follow the instructions handed out in class and print out the adjectives at the second link above. Please try to obtain four interviews, not just two.

A less work-intensive option to the cutting up of the descriptions is to print out four sets of adjectives and ask people to number them. These or your notes should be handed in and are referred to in the assignment as "field notes."

The "I Am" journal is due on September 28. It should refer to the text and students should use MLA to document where they obtained material from the text.

Students have until 9/21 to get the book. People who obtain or order the book by 9/8 will receive 20 points toward their class participation grade.

To Do:

Read first two chapters in text
Do interviews for "I Am" journal assignment
Be thinking about topics for informative speech

Writing II First Class

The instructor introduced the syllabus and provided contact information. The syllabus is posted online (check back here this evening for the link) and students may print it out if they feel they need to. The instructor will provide hard copies of the assignment and reading schedule.

We discussed the book and the instructor said she would provide 20 points if students could show they purchased/ordered by Sunday, Sept. 5.

Next students did the writing sample. The instructor passed out the essay question and students had an hour to write, although this included computer boot-up time. Students who were unable to get on because of password issues need to resolve this immediately, as we will be doing a fair amount of writing on the computer in future classes.

The instructor will read the samples and use them to determine: a) if the student can stay in the class; b) what writing issues should be addressed.

During the final portion of the class, the instructor paired the students for interviews. The task was to do a four-five minute interview and write an introduction to be read at the next class. At our next class students will read the introduction of one class member. We will assess how smoothly the reading goes. The instructor did a sample to show the class. She told the class that they should organize their material in an interesting way.

Next class:

Bring book receipt
Bring finished introduction, typed (double-spaced)

Advertising--First Class

The instructor put the syllabus on the screen and we read the syllabus.

She passed out the assignment sheet.

Some students may not be able to access the NY Times article and the Adwords glossary. The Blackboard program appears to be acting up and I am not sure when it will be fixed. I will, however, email anyone the files. Email me at the address on the sticker you were given today.

Saturday--Last Class

Ronnie and Michael should look in my mailbox. There is a photocopy of a second chapter on ActionScript there.

Later I will post here:

a) possible meeting time at computer lab
b) list of recommended books for continued work in Flash and DW
c) research studies that show what the problem with the schools is


DataTypes, Variables, and Constants

Flash

Last class: I have confirmed Sat., Aug. 28 for our last class, 9-12N, our usual classroom.


Assign stop sound

Streaming sound: handout, 344-49

Sound effects (fade in, out, etc.), p. 540

Convert video to Flash video, handout, p. 354
You will need this converted file for another exercise, so do not erase it.

Embed video in Flash file, 546-49

Intro to ActionScript

Flash

Two sound exercises to complete before class.

Also, interesting article on boom in Internet companies in NYC.

Wednesday:

Rotate Movie Clip in 3D, p. 506

Rotate Objects in Motion Tween, p. 510, 512 514

For comparison purposes:

--save as "rotate1"
--open a second file (same file) to work on

Ease Animation, p. 515

Motion Tween Opacity, p. 516, 518

Copy Motion Tween: p. 520 canceled, instead use handout MM142-43. Use same file as above, Motion Tween Opacity.

Save Motion as Preset, p. 521

Apply Filter, p. 522

Assign Sound to a Button















Monday:

Beginning bone exercise

Finish bone exercise

Flash

Class: Please note the sticky note on David Pogue's blog (near the bottom of the page).

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Wednesday class:

Example of how responsible publisher handles errors

Label frame

Delete frame



Monday class:

Programs in the Adobe Creative Suite and What They Do

Flash Glossary

Introduction to Animation Powerpoint

Introduction to Animation Worksheet

Introduction to Frames Powerpoint

Introduction to Frames Worksheet