Chapter+Synopsis+Project

Overview
The duration of our class is relatively short, and our text has many interesting chapters. In order to allow students to explore the content of some of these interesting segments of the book, we initiated the "Chapter Synopsis Project". This is a small group project which has three segments: **//research//**, //**writing**//, //**speaking skills**//, and //**technology**//.

Research
The group members are required to contribute a set of sources for the research of the topic they have chosen. The sources must include the textbook chapter, published books, and internet resources. Sources //**must**// be informally cited within the script or video of the final project. Although formal citations are recommended, sometimes the time element is prohibitive.

The students must write a "podcast-style" script, or short report based on a topic introduced in their chosen chapter. The written script must include an introduction, body, closing, and use of vocabulary in context. The script is checked closely, peer-edited, and then instructor edited before it is approved for recording.
 * Writing**

Technology Use
One of the main requirements of the Chapter Synopsis project is the use of open source recording and editing software and the use of programs which allow the importing of pictures and other types of files to create the works embedded in this page. Students must write the script, practice microphone and speaking techniques, record, overdub, and edit sound, and import/synchronize graphics and pictures to produce these final projects. the selection of the topics are based on segments of a chapter chosen from our general music text. Each student is required to practice and read during the recording of the script.


 * ===Chapter Synopsis Project=== ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="EDISON SCRIPTS PROJECT_0001.wmv" width="514" height="514" || Student Comments:
 * media type="file" key="EDISON SCRIPTS PROJECT_0001.wmv" width="514" height="514" || Student Comments:
 * media type="file" key="EDISON SCRIPTS PROJECT_0001.wmv" width="514" height="514" || Student Comments:

"When I made this project it helped me learn new skills that I can use in other classes..."

"Doing this project helped me become familiar with technology and let me use my creativity."

"It's fun to use Audacity and make movies!" ||
 * media type="file" key="Tchaikovsky.wmv" width="526" height="526" ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="Dave,Brandon,Stefan.wmv" width="537" height="537" ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="Bernstein Video.wmv" width="536" height="536" ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="Dave,Brandon,Stefan.wmv" width="537" height="537" ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="Bernstein Video.wmv" width="536" height="536" ||  ||
 * media type="file" key="Bernstein Video.wmv" width="536" height="536" ||  ||