You will be creating a multimedia project in lieu of a final exam. These projects will be due the last day of class and should be appropriate for viewing in class. You will be taking a paper written for this class and converting it into a video using Windows Moviemaker or iMovie. You may also choose to use a different software program if you prefer.

You may work alone, or you may also choose to work in groups of up to four members. If you choose to work in groups, you must coordinate within the group and delegate responsibilities accordingly. Every group member is required to participate and contribute equally to the project.

You should decide as a group whose paper to convert into a video, or perhaps you will decide to collaborate and combine your paper topics to create a cohesive topic for your video. I am available to make suggestions and help you with your topics, and I will also provide some basic instruction in class on how to use the multimedia software. I am also available during my scheduled office hours to provide technical assistance and advice.

Video Requirements:

Videos should be 5-7 minutes in length (no more than 10 minutes)
Video must contain all of the following: still pictures, video clips, student-produced writing in the form of text within the video, music from the site FreePlay Music (or music that does not infringe on copyright)
Video must present a clear thesis statement and show the development of a rhetorical argument, just as a traditional academic essay would
All source material must be cited in the credits or as the information is shown or given. All pictures used should fall under creative commons license and be given appropriate attribution. Any copyrighted materials appearing in the video (including the songs) must fall under fair use guidelines.
Video must be uploaded to YouTube and a link must be emailed to the instructor no later than the due date
A hard copy of the video on CD as backup will be turned in on the due date
All videos must be contain content that is appropriate for viewing class
All persons appearing in the video, including students, must sign the waiver form provided. All waiver forms should be submitted to the instructor by the video’s due date and will be kept on file.
If working in a group, all group members must turn in a group evaluation form that gives the following information: 1. State what each member contributed to the group 2. State the overall effectiveness of the group 3. State your overall opinion of the final product 4. State if you feel that everyone participated equally and explain why or why not 5. State your overall experience with producing a multimedia text

The evaluation is due on the project’s due date and will be submitted by an email from each individual member.

Grade: Out of 100 points
Does the video meet the requirements?
Does the video show accurate writing skills?
How effective is the editing, sound quality and overall appearance of the final product?
Do the groups report equal sharing of responsibility?

1. Read Roland Barthes’ “The Rhetoric of the Image” and write a summary and response.

2. Write an analysis of a movie, episode of your favorite show, commercial, music video or another . Explain how ethos, pathos, and logos are used to convey an argument. How are images used to portray a message? What is the argument presented? How is the argument presented? Is the argument effective? Why or why not?

3. Write a detailed plan for your video. Include the names of people in your group if you are working in a group, and the duties each person will be responsible for in the production of the video. Compose a storyboard for the video. Write the script.

4. Write a 1-2 page (minimum 400 words) response to your experience with making a video. How much did you know about producing a video before the project? What were the difficulties you experienced? What did you learn? What was the best part of the experience? What was the worst part? Evaluate your group members. Did everyone participate equally? Did everyone share responsibilities? Who did what? Post your video on YouTube.

The Assignments