NOTE: This page combines material that previously appeared on my syllabi for WRTG 3020: The Rhetoric of Gender and Sexuality in New Media and for WRTG 3090: Storytelling Through New Media. The term “new media” is still new enough that it has a wide range of meanings, but I’m using it to describe the kind […]
In order to create an audio story or essay, or to create an audio voiceover for a video, you’ll need two things: (1) a recording device (a laptop with internal or external mic OR a smart phone); and (2) software for recording and editing audio. Mac users should use GarageBand, while I recommend Audacity as […]
A student presentation for WRTG 3020, Spring 2011, based on Sharon Preves’ article “Intersex Narratives: Gender, Medicine, and Identity,” as well as selections from Cheryl Chase and Riki Wilchins. [slideshare id=7666599&doc=woeste-presentation-intersexnarratives-110418133336-phpapp01]
An easy way to embed PDFs and presentations into blog posts and other web pages is to use a free hosting site like Scribd.com (1) Sign up for an account on Scribd.com (or use Facebook to connect) (2) Upload your document. (3) When it’s finished uploading and converting, view the document and look for the […]
This screencast is part 3 of a series on how to create a CDS-style digital story using iMovie ’11, but you might find it useful even if you plan to use iMovie for other types of projects. In this screencast you’ll learn how to import an audio essay you recorded in GarageBand into your digital […]
The most common reason why you might have trouble viewing a post you submitted to the class blog when you try to find it from the front end is that you didn’t actually publish it but instead left it in “Draft” status. Go to the Dashboard and click on the Posts tab. If you see […]
Research Report by Nicolette (WRTG 3020 – Spring 2011) INTRODUCTION For better or for worse, television is an integral part of American society. Drawing in millions of Americans day and … Continue reading Original Research by Teila (WRTG 3020 – Spring 2011) INTRODUCTION The Super Bowl is traditionally seen as a male dominated activity. Males […]
This course gives you the opportunity to learn more about and experiment with new media storytelling. But what exactly is new media storytelling? Here’s one way to think of it: using contemporary media and methods to engage in the ancient tradition of storytelling. The following sections clarify what I mean by the terms in bold. […]
Shelby’s “turning point” story in the form of an autobio comic Term: WRTG 3090 – Spring 2015 Tools: Hand drawn and inked in Photoshop Continue reading A “turning point” graphic memoir by Rachel N. Term: WRTG 3090 – Spring 2015 Tools: Composed in Comic Life Continue reading A “metaphorical” autobio comic by Sean Term: WRTG […]
Definition: A “final cut” is the filmmaking equivalent of a writing project that’s ready to publish and distribute to audiences, which means that it’s gone through the final stage of editing and is ready to stand alone. The final stages of editing include: adding visual and sound effects, trimming or adjusting clips to control pacing, […]
If you do a test screencast and discover it has no audio, try the steps below. CHECK YOUR QUICKTIME SETTINGS Choose “New Screen Recording” from the QuickTime Player File menu. … Continue reading THE BASICS Definition: recording what appears on your screen (after orchestrating a variety of actions to appear in web or desktop apps, […]
Developing rhetorical awareness is a learning goal for this class both because it relates to our class theme, of exploring the rhetoric of gender and sexuality and because the class is offered by the Program for Writing and Rhetoric. “Rhetorical awareness” is, in some ways, a fairly simple concept, and in other ways, a really […]
ABOUT ANIMATION: To learn more about different forms of animation, see this guide: Different Approaches to Animation DESKTOP APPS Animated Stories Plotagon (Mac, Windows, iPad; free) invites you to enter … Continue reading Presentation by Janna (WRTG 3020 – Fall 2010) Drag Kings If you want to use a presentation app like PowerPoint to showcase […]
If someone has shared a Google Drive folder with you, and you plan to access the folder often and/or add your own files to it, you should add the folder to your My Drive folder directory for easy access. The My Drive folder directory is what appears if you click the little drop down arrow […]
