Assignment: Music as Identity Audacity tutorial
Uses in the classroom: Using materials handed out in class, students will use Audacity to assemble previously chosen audio clips and recorded narration (previously written) explaining why this music represents them. These sound files will create a short audio example representing the student through music.
Issues to consider: You will need all handouts from class explaining details of the assignment, a computer with Audacity, a microphone, headphones, and copyright-friendly musical examples. Though a great program, Audacity can be complicated if you try to do everything it's capable of doing. Focus only on the requirements of the assignment and don't be afraid to use Audacity's help section if you have any questions.
In addition to the step-by-step guide provided in class, use the tutorial below to see how some of the things you'll be doing in this assignment are done.
Copyright:
Distributed under Creative Commons Attribution:
Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Audacity: Documentation and Support. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/help/
Public domain:
Billie Holiday – “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from http://publicdomain4u.com/billie-holiday-count-basie-they-cant-take-that-away-from-me-jazz-big-band-music-mp3-download
Louis Armstrong & His All-Stars – “Struttin’ With Some Barbecue”. (n.d.). Retrieved October 29, 2014, from http://publicdomain4u.com/louis-armstrong-all-his-stars-struttin-with-some-barbecue/mp3-download
Step-by-step guide and screencast created by the author.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Talking Photograph
Assignment: Talking Photograph
Uses in the classroom: Using a copyright-friendly photograph (which includes one of your own taking) and Fotobabble, students will create a short presentation describing their instrument to a beginning band student or parent. Students will write a script quickly describing the instrument physically, compare and contrast the instrument with others, and explaining what makes the instrument fun to play.
Issues to consider: You will need a computer with a microphone or a smart phone and the Fotobabble app. You will only have 60 seconds of audio so be concise in your script. This is only a BRIEF clip so say your information and move on to the next piece. You cannot edit audio so having your script in front of you is recommended.
Example: The following example about the kazoo is included here for your help.
Copyright: This image created by the author.
Uses in the classroom: Using a copyright-friendly photograph (which includes one of your own taking) and Fotobabble, students will create a short presentation describing their instrument to a beginning band student or parent. Students will write a script quickly describing the instrument physically, compare and contrast the instrument with others, and explaining what makes the instrument fun to play.
Issues to consider: You will need a computer with a microphone or a smart phone and the Fotobabble app. You will only have 60 seconds of audio so be concise in your script. This is only a BRIEF clip so say your information and move on to the next piece. You cannot edit audio so having your script in front of you is recommended.
Example: The following example about the kazoo is included here for your help.
Copyright: This image created by the author.
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