The final project is the creation of a short podcast or videocast with musical examples and an attached bibliography. The topic will be agreed upon between the student and instructor before preparing. This project is typically a lot of fun and a great addition to an ePortfolio. We will work toward this final project throughout the semester and I'll provide instructions and technical assistance along the way. Graded checkpoints for the Final Project will be given, including a bibliography and an outline. An alternative assignment may be discussed under unique circumstances. Some possibilities include a digital "zine," a formal interview, or lecture recital.
The length should be no less than 15 minutes of production running time and no more than 35 minutes of production running time.
The Final Project will include a bibliography (50 points) due Week 8 and and an outline (50 points) due Week 10.
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