Digital Animation Video Clip Project - Part Duex!

Today you will be using your scene to create a 75-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.

FOR SOUND EFFECTS USE FREESOUND.ORG and AUDACITY!

STEP BY STEP Audacity Instructions:

Link to Audacity Tutorial:

https://manual.audacityteam.org/man/tutorial_recording_computer_playback_on_windows.html

Step 1.  Open a website (YouTube, Freesound, etc.) with the media you want a sample of.

Step 2.  Click on the Audacity shortcut from the Windows Programs Button.

Step 3.  Once open, you will need to click each window so they are "split-screen" (you can view both windows on the computer screen at once).

Step 4.  Make sure your settings on Audacity are set to record from "Windows WASABI", Speakers both Input and Output, and Stereo Quality (not Mono)!

Step 5.  Press RECORD (Red Dot) button on Audacity, then quickly press PLAY button on the Internet Media.  You should see the levels on Audacity jump to match the playback on  your Internet Media.  When you have recorded enough media for your project, click STOP (Black Square) button on Audacity, and stop your Internet Media playback.

Step 6.  Click FILE and EXPORT on Audacity.  Choose either MP4 or WAV from the list, click/enter the location you are saving the file too (preferably your desktop for easy reference), and click SAVE.  This will export your file for use in other media.  You should preview the file in Audacity prior to exporting it if you like, or once exported you should click the new file created and make sure it plays on your computer's music program (ITunes, MS Media Player, VLC, etc.)

Mr. Scribner's Digital Animation Examples:


MAKE YOUR DIGITAL ANIMATION INTO A MOVIE CLIP USING OpenShot:
Step 1. Open your project in Google Slides.  Click FILE, Click DOWNLOAD, Click Microsoft PowerPoint.  Once Downloaded, Open the file in PowerPoint.

Step 2. With PowerPoint open, click FILE, EXPORT and choose CHANGE FILE TYPE.  Click on JPEG and click SAVE AS.  Choose your Desktop as the destination, adjust the filename if necessary, and click SAVE.  When the window appears, click ALL SLIDES.  A file folder should appear on your Desktop.  Your slides are now images in that folder.

Step 3. Open the folder with your slide images.  Select all of them.  Open OpenShot on your computer.  Make sure that both of these are in split-screen mode.  Click all of the slides and drag them into OpenShot.  You will be asked if you want to IMPORT them as an Image Sequence (Video Clip), Click YES.  You can now drag your Video Clip down into your project.

Step 4. Using OpenShot Video Editor, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each. This will give the impression that the images are animated. You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.

  • Once OpenShot is started, drag your sound effects and music files into the PROJECT FILES Window.
  • Drag your images (individually or as an image sequence/video clip) into the PROJECT FILES Window.
  • Drag any video clips, or other media (Production Logo, or Video Logo from you previous projects) into the PROJECT FILES Window.
  • Create any TITLES/END-CREDITS you might need in OpenShot from the menu items.  For this specific project you only need to add the Titles outlined below.
  • Assemble your PROJECT Files in Tracks 0-4 as follows:
    • Titles and End Credits in Track 4
    • Single Images in Track 3
    • Video Clips in Track 2
    • Audio Sound-Effects in Track 1
    • Music / Background Audio in Track 0
  • Place/Adjust your files any way you like.  Add Transitions/Effects as needed.  Preview your project in the window provided (Preview May Not Work Right).  NOTE:  If you play the project and cannot hear the audio, Click SAVE Project (to Desktop), Close/Exit OpenShot, Restart OpenShot making sure your headphones are not plugged in.  Once started, choose FILE and RECENT from the menu, and click on the first choice.  Your video project should open, and the audio should play in the preview through the speaker on the computer you are using (DO NOT PLUG IN HEADPHONES AGAIN UNTIL AFTER YOU EXPORT IT).
  • Once your Video Project is complete, click FILE and EXPORT.  In the window that pops-up make sure you change the name of your project, and choose the Desktop as the Export location.  YOU NEED TO EXPORT YOUR PROJECT AS AN MP4 FOR CREDIT.
  • Once your PROJECT is on the Desktop as an MP4 file, Open your Google Drive and (using split screen again) click and drag the file to your Google Drive.  You will see the Upload progress in a pop-up window.  Once it is uploaded to your Google Drive, double-click the file to open it.  In the upper right corner you will see three (3) dots, click them, click SHARE, and enter Mr. Scribner's (hscribner@ccs.us) email to submit your project for credit.  MAKE SURE YOU UPLOAD THE MP4 VIDEO FILE FOR CREDIT, NOT THE OSP (OpenShot Project File).

YOU MUST IMPORT AT LEAST ONE (1) SOUND EFFECT/MUSIC AND ADD IT TO THE ANIMATION PRIOR TO SAVING IT!  (You can use freesound.org and audacity to record sound effects or music for use in this project.)

Your TITLES should include the Name of the Video and "by (Your Initials)

Have Fun with this project. If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)! Good Luck!















RUBRIC FOR DIGITAL ANIMATION PROJECT

Item / Points15105
Animation and Rendering 
20 %
Accomplished
Animation and rendering is done well, works properly and is saved in an appropriate file format. All files are properly named as required
Developing
Animation and rendering is average, works properly for the most part. Few files are properly named as required
Beginning
Animation and rendering does not work properly or is not saved/rendered properly.Files are not properly named as required
Model Complexity 
20 %
Accomplished
Model is mostly complex and/or detailed but lacks some evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details
Developing
Model is mostly simplistic and/or lacks evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details
Beginning
Model design is inappropriate or overly simplistic.
Organization 
30 %
Accomplished
Objects, Materials and Textures are mostly named
Developing
Few Objects, Materials and Textures are named
Beginning
None of Objects, Materials and Textures are named
Environment 
10 %
Accomplished
Model is placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)
Developing
Model is not placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)
Beginning
There is no environment used whatsoever
Graphic Design & Visual Appearance 
10 %
Accomplished
Model shows good design qualities and is aesthetically pleasing
Developing
Model shows basic design qualities and is aesthetically acceptable
Beginning
Model shows poor design qualities and is not aesthetically acceptable
Skill Level 
5 %
Accomplished
Very good skill level is evident
Developing
Basic skill level is evident
Beginning
Poor skill level is evident
Project Guidelines Compliance 
5 %
Accomplished
Project guidelines are mostly complete and all required elements are present.
Developing
There is a missing important project requirement, or a guideline not followed
Beginning
There are missing 2 or more important project requirements, or project guidelines not followed


ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application. Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project. Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class. Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly.  Scholars will review the examples linked above to determine the type of movie they are interested in making.  They will need to create a short (3-9 second) video clip, with at least one sound effect, for credit.  When complete, they will UPLOAD both the RAW Project, and their FINAL Project to Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr. S for review.   The basis for their projects will be created using a single slide in Google Slides that they should create first.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Public Service Announcement (OpenShot) Video Project PREP DAY

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue." - Wikipedia Definition 


Here Is The BEST Source for Information on how to MAKE A Public-Service Announcement:

PROJECT STEPS:
1.  READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS POST BEFORE BEGINNING PROJECT
2.  Choose a PARTNER and a TOPIC
  a.  Use resources online to choose a topic.  Research ideas for your project.
3.  Create a NEW Google Document Named "



Over the next few days you will be completing a Public Service Announcement using OpenShot Video Editor.  Directions are listed below>



TODAY: You will work with your assigned partner to CHOOSE A TOPIC, COLLECT OR MAKE PHOTOS FOR CONTENT, DECIDE ON MUSIC, and RESEARCH AT LEAST 4 FACTS!




Getting Started (from Center For DIGITAL Education Website)
  1. Choose your topic. Pick a subject that is important to you, as well as one you can visualize. Keep your focus narrow and to the point. More than one idea confuses your audience, so have one main idea per PSA.
  2. Time for some research - you need to know your stuff! Try to get the most current and up to date facts on your topic. Statistics and references can add to a PSA. You want to be convincing and accurate.
  3. Consider your audience. Are you targeting parents, teens, teachers or some other social group? Consider your target audience's needs, preferences, as well as the things that might turn them off. They are the ones you want to rally to action. The action suggested by the PSA can be almost anything. It can be spelled out or implied in your PSA, just make sure that message is clear.
  4. Grab your audience's attention. You might use visual effects, an emotional response, humor, or surprise to catch your target audience. Be careful, however, of using scare tactics. Attention getters are needed, but they must be carefully selected. For example, when filming a PSA about controlling anger, a glass-framed picture of a family can be shattered on camera. This was dramatic, but not melodramatic. Staging a scene between two angry people to convey the same idea is more difficult to do effectively.
  5. Create a script and keep your script to a few simple statements. A 30-second PSA will typically require about 5 to 7 concise assertions. Highlight the major and minor points that you want to make. Be sure the information presented in the PSA is based on up-to-date, accurate research, findings and/or data.
  6. Storyboard your script.
  7. Film your footage and edit your PSA.
  8. Find your audience and get their reaction. How do they respond and is it in the way you expected? Your goal is to call your audience to action. Are they inspired?

Links For Music (MP3's)

PSA Bibliography Google Document Requirements
You and your partner must CREATE and SHARE a Google Document with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) that has a paragraph about the reason you chose your topic, the names of the two students who worked on your PSA, and the six references that you used to find your facts. The following format must be used:

SHARE with: hescribner@ccs.us

Document Name:  "PSA Project (Topic of Project), (Last Names) P(?)

Students Collaborating: (Me) & (You)
Topic:
Reason For Choosing Topic:

References Used:

"(Fact 1)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 2)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 3)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 4)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 5)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 6)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found


GRADING / RUBRIC
The Public Service Announcement must use a minimum of 5 pictures or video clips

PSA must have at least four (4) different sources of information.

PSA must be no less than 30-seconds in length and no more than 1:00 minute in length

PSA must have smooth transitions between pictures

PSA must use at least one piece of music. If more, smooth transitions between sound bites

PSA must have at least 4 facts about your topic, and you must complete your Google Document Bibliography (source list).

PSA must be published as a movie file and viewable by Media Players

Following is the grading outline:
  60 points for neatness (smooth transitions)
  60 points for completeness (All items present)
  20 points for within time limits
  20 points for partner review
  20 points for completed Bibliography Google Document
  20 points for a complete Storyboard (Storyboardthat.com)

SUCCESS RUBRIC:  IF YOU HIT "4" IN THESE CATEGORIES, 
YOU WILL SCORE HIGHER ON THE GRADING RUBRIC ABOVE.
CATEGORY

4321
ConceptStudent has a clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.Student has a fairly clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.Student has brainstormed his/her message, but no clear focus has emerged for the PSA.Student has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining his/her message.
OriginalityPresentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness.Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Use of Graphics and ImagesAll graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.Most graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.Some graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the PSA.Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the PSA.
Digital Camera Use
(If Used)
Pictures are high quality. The main subject is in focus, centered, and of an appropriate size compared to other objects in the picture.Pictures are good quality. The main subject is not quite in focus, but is it is clear what the picture is about.Pictures are of marginal quality.The subject is in focus but it is not clear what the picture is about.No picture taken OR picture of poor quality.
Overall EffectivenessProject includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective PSA.Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic, but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an effective PSA.Project is missing more than two key elements. It is a slightly effective PSA.Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it an ineffective PSA.


ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Scholars will be able to use OpenShot Video Editor to create a short (30-60 second) 
Movie “Public Service Announcement”.  Scholars will be able to select photos and video clips, choose music, and create a PSA about a topic that is important to them. 
They will work with a partner to create the PSA.

Prep Day: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PARTNER AND TOPIC FIRST!

Project: Each Student will create a PSA using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your MOVIE file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!
READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2017 / CSTA 2018 / PA CEW 2018
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

PSA TOPIC LIST SUGGESTIONS
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Nutrition Bullying Peer Pressure Cell phones Profanity Censorship Racism Cheating Respect for Handicapped Cyberbullying Seatbelts Cyber Safety Shoplifting Dangerous Driving Smoking Depression Speed Limit Drinking and Driving Sportsmanship Energy Conservation Stay in School Exercising Helmet Safety Talk to your kids Healthy Habits Talk to your parents Homework Texting and Driving Hunger Underage Drinking Fighting Vandalism Fire Safety Volunteering Learn to Read Voting Littering Water Conservation

Video Logo (Formerly Movie Marquis) Project 18-19 S1

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer and it will helpful to already have a folder with images (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file.

Technology Gmail Constructed Response (As you enter the room)

To: hscribner@ccs.us
Subject: My Movie/TV Production Company

Body of Email:
Imagine you are the owner of a movie production studio. Write the name of your studio and describe what kind of movies you want to make. Tell me how your logo shows off your personality, and the personality of the studio you want to create. What emotions should your viewers see when they see your Video Logo (Movie Marquis)? What kind of movies does your studio make? Please write a full paragraph with Topic Sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion/wrap-up sentence as a minimum requirement. (R.A.C.E Model: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain)

 
OpenShot Video Editor (WeVideo.com) Movie Marquis Project Directions 

You will be making a number of movies with OpenShot Video Editor during this class. Starting later this week you will work on creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with a partner. Start thinking of ideas now so you will be able to pick something for next week.

Watch the following clip on your own to get ideas about your Video Logo. This is a short movie clip (10-15 seconds) that you will add to the end of your PSA to "sign" it. The Video Logo you are creating should be a reflection of your personality, and is intended to let people know who created the movie it follows. It can be used at the end or the beginning of a movie. I want you to pretend you are creating a Movie Production Studio and give some thought to the kind of movies and messages you would like to support. Be creative and have fun with this project. It can be serious, funny or anything you want it to be. Please make sure you use the clip you created in Soundation for this project. You may find pictures and other video clips online or sign out a camera. I have a limited amount of equipment, so you will have to share. 




Please create a Video Logo (Movie Marquis) in OpenShot Video Editor. It should be 10 to 15 seconds long and use audio, pictures/video, titles and effects. You must create your music for this project with Soundation. 

YOU MAY NOT USE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC!  
When you have edited the movie and created it, please use the EXPORT the Video Logo and save both  the files and the video to the desktop. Upload the completed Video Logo file to your Google Drive and share it with me for credit for the project.






Alternative Online Project (WeVideo) with watermark:

WEVIDEO.COM Information and Tutorials
Create an account and SIGN IN on WEVIDEO.COM, 
CLICK on the link for HELP and follow directions.





STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECT BELOW:
Step 1: Download or Create Music with Soundation (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 1A: You may need to use AUDACITY (See Windows Computer) to Load and EXPORT your music file from Soundation. Here is how: 
  • Choose Saved File from Soundation on Desktop. 
  • Open Audacity and DRAG your Music File into the Audacity Workspace 
  • Click FILE and EXPORT as WAV File. 
  • Choose Desktop to save the new file too. Use New WAV file 
Step 2: Find and Download 1-3 Pictures or Images you are interested in using. Place those Images on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 3: Open OpenShot Video Editor or wevideo.com and using the FILE Menu click on NEW PROJECT

Step 4: Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Video Logo P(?)" and SAVE it to Desktop.

Step 5: Use the CHOOSE PHOTOS/VIDEO BUTTON to select video/image files to use.

Step 6: Use the CHOOSE MUSIC BUTTON to select the audio file you will use.

Step 7: Use the pointer to place images and pictures in the proper order for the video.

Step 8: Use toolbars to enter TITLES and Text.

Step 9: Use toolbars to add effects and transitions.

Step 10: Save the final file to the DESKTOP.

Step 11: Upload and SHARE your Final Movie Project using Google Drive. 


YOU MUST INCLUDE A TITLE SLIDE WITH THE NAME OF YOUR COMPANY, AND ANOTHER ONE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

by (Your Initials) CSA 18-19 P(#)



Grading Rubric 
Within Time Limit = 15 points 
Clear Pictures = 15 points 
Titles = 15 points 
Appropriate Music = 15 points 
Effects / Transitions = 15 points 
GDrive Shared = 15 points 
Creative (Subjective) = 10 points 

Total Score = x/100 points

Here are links to my BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 Movies: (FEB) (SEP)

Royalty-Free Video Clips

Enjoy This Project, Be Creative!!

- Mr S.
ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to use OpenShot Video Editor to create a short (10-15 second) Video Logo (Movie Marquis). Students will be given an introduction to OpenShot VE today. Before we start with OpenShot VE, you will watch a short video about Movie Studio Logo’s. Please complete the Technology GMAIL Constructed Response, then follow all directions listed.

Project: Each Student will create a Video Logo (Movie Marquis) using OpenShot Video Editor. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARPHONES/EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

Soundation Music Project 18-19 S1

"Music improves brain health and function in many ways. It makes you smarter, happier and more productive at any age. Listening is good, playing is even better." https://bebrainfit.com/music-brain/

As you enter the room today, read the following article:


then go to your CCS GMAIL and create an email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) as follows:

To: hscribner@ccs.us
Subject:  MUSIC

Body of Email: How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life? How Often Do You Listen To Music? What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why? What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel?



SOUNDATION PROJECT:
We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music. You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming project. Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others. We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com. HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.


SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION: Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is over 25 seconds in length, and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in Microsoft Movie Maker later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a WAV File and save it. You must upload your file to your GOOGLE DRIVE and SHARE it with MR. S for credit. Please upload the file to the DROPBOX Link below as well:


When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a .wav file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!



Step By Step Instructions
  • Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com
  • Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.
  • Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)
  • When finished, Click FILE and "Export .WAV File" to your Desktop
  • Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 25-seconds long for credit.
  • If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.
  • Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.
  • Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload WAV File" Button
  • Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.
  • If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive.

GRADING RUBRIC:
CATEGORY
10
8
6
R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum
3 or more loops used
2 loops used
Only 1 loop used
Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly
All Loops Sound Correctly Blended
One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence
Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence
Not Completed
File Is Exported As WAV file
File Correctly Exported To Desktop
File Exported But Lost
File Not Exported
Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE and SHARED for credit.
File Is Uploaded Correctly
File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
Overall Effort
Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 25 seconds WAV to useScholar included most items, but WAV is less than 20 seconds long.Scholar\'s WAV is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for creditProject not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website. Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
SWBAT CREATE a 25 second WAV file for use in an upcoming project. Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project: Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (WAV) project of  +25 seconds in length. Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind. Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.


YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Alternate Project for those without HEADPHONES:
(Extra Credit for those who already created a Soundation Music Track.)

MUSIC LYRIC PROJECT:
Open a Google Document or MS Word Document and name it "(YOUR LAST NAME) Music Lyrics (Class Day/Number)". Read and review the following articles on writing music (like poetry), write your song in the document and SHARE it with MR. S for credit.

IF YOUR GOOGLE IS NOT WORKING,

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Song-Lyrics

http://robinfrederick.com/learn-how-to-write-a-song/

https://www.google.com/search?q=writing+music+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

USE THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE AS A GUIDE TO WRITE A SONG LYRIC. CHANGE UP DIFFERENT VERSIONS TO CUSTOMIZE IT:


Introduction

A

A

B

A

B

B

C

B

D

D

D

E

E

F

E

Wrap Up