2.26.10 -

Warm-Up (15 min)
POTD
VOTD:

Use each of these words in an example sentence.
MIDI: Also known as “musical instrument digital interface” or “software instrument tracks” in Garageband. In garageband, these loops have a green icon. In a MIDI track or loop, each individual note can be changed or deleted.
Automation: (N.) The adding of changes to a track that

may also change over time according to the settings of the user.

Give a synonym and write an example sentence for the following words:
Mute: To silence. In garageband, we may choose to mute one or more trracks.

Solo: To play a track alone. More than one track m

ay solo at a time.

Pan: The amount of sound distributed between two or m

ore channels (most often left and right channels). This sharing of the audio can be balanced or favor one side.

Part 1 - Review (10 min)

Open a new project
Save to desktopChange TempoBrowsing for and adding loops
Extending loops

Part 2 - Track Controls (15 min)Mute
Solo
Pan
Automation

Part 3 - Automation (60 min) - assignment
Show the examples of the 6 automation parts, then students create their own. Each part should have it’s own tracks

Part 1: Fade in/out
Show your skills in volume automation and create a fade in and a fade out for a sample of music. The fade in must start from complete silence and rise to it's desired level over 3-4 seconds. The fade out must go from it's desired level to complete silence over 3-4 seconds. Rename your track.

Part 2: Pan switching
Pick two samples that sound good together and bring them into garage band. (I like to use a drum track and a synth track but you can choose whatever you want!) One sample should remain centered, while the other sample should switch back and forth between the left and the right. Show the switch at least 4 times. Rename your tracks.

Part 3: Creative panning
This should show the power of panning automation by creating an erratic panning effect. For this, pick one synth sample for the erratic panning, and a drum sample to come in center after a 2 measures. Rename your tracks.

Part 4: Pan layering
Pick three samples from the same instrument and have them come in at different times. Experiment with "placing" the sound in different areas of the sound field. A usual example is to have one sound totally on the left, one totally on the right, and the third centered. HINT: you don’t necessarily have to automate this one! Rename your tracks.

Part 5: Vocal panning
Download Chris’s LRM MP3.
Record yourself and change the pan from left to right, and back to center. Rename your tracks.

Part 6: Vocal and music mix for commercial
Download Chris’s Commercial MP3. Pick a sound sample that will play for at least 30 seconds. Record your voice during the middle of the sample. You must slightly lower the volume of the music during the talking part, and then bring it back up to normal when the talking is done. Rename your tracks.

Part 7 - Save as a garageband file.
Name it, YOUR NAME_AUTOMATION and put it in the teacher’s drop box. save a copy for yourself.

2.23 - The Garage

Warm-Up (15min)

POTD
QOTD:
Have you ever played an instrument or participated in making music? If so, what kind? What was your role in making it? If you have never made music before, what do you think about the possibility of doing it today? Does that scare or excite or bore you?

WOTD:

Track:
A line or route along which something travels or moves. A layer of musical information. Software (MIDI) or Real (analog to digital) varieties found in Garageband.

Loop:A piece of audio set to repeat at the end of the duration of the clip.

Find at least one synonym and write one sentence using the above vocabulary word.

Part 1 - Opening Garageband (15 min)

Left Side: What type of Session
Right Side: Genre of Project

We will choose loops.

The new project window:

1. Name of project

2. Where you want to save it

3. Tempo = how fast or Beats Per Minute(BPM)

4. Signature, or Time Signature = How many beats over how many measures (let’s stay in 4/4)
5. Key = Denotes what key (C-B) your project will be in.
PRESS CREATE!

Part 2 - The Zones of Operation (5 min)
Get familiar with the 4 basic zones of operation
1. Tracks - individual track controls
Timeline - a visual representation of your tracks
Info - for finding and editing a track
Controls - for control over your project


Part 3 - Reading the loop browser (15 min)3 view modes; browse, music or podcast, choose the first
You now have 3 windows to select your loop. Start at the left and choose to browse by genre (style), instrument, or mood (you probably don’t have any favorites on this computer!).
When you select something from the middle window, the right window will display options. Choose one of these options.
Beneath these 3 windows you should now see a number of loops. Double click one to preview it.
Notice there are 5 sortable categories for your loops, you can sort or arrange these loops by name, tempo (BPM), key, beats (length), or favorites.
Drag and drop one of these loops to your timeline. Press the spacebar to play and pause.


Part 4 - Controls (10 min)
1. go to beginning

2. go back 1 measure
3. go forward 1 measure
4. play
5. cycle

- set the cycle length to the end of the 4th bar
6. LCD modes
-time (length of project displayed on timeline)
-measures (default, shows number of measures at top of timeline)
-tuner (gives you the key that you are playing or singing)
-project (displays project properties, tempo, key, time signature; you set these at the open window)

Slide the tempo bar to hear the change in speed in your loop.

Part 5 - Exporting (5 min)

1. Export Song to Disk = save to your computer

2.

2.17.10 - Final Draft Hand-In

Warm-Up (10 min)

QOTD/mini reflection:
Be specific and descriptive. You may use this mini-reflection in your full size reflection (to be written next class).
What is one personal success you have had with this project?
What has been the most challenging part of this project?
POTD

Part 1 - Turning in your work (10min)
Create a folder on your desktop. Name the folder “YOUR NAME TEXT TO IMAGE.”
Place your final .PSD document, your highlighted article, and citations in this folder. Drop this folder in my drop box.

Also, export a .gif or .jpg (800 px wide) for your blog.

Part 2 - Completion Time (65 min)
Complete and turn-in as directed above.
If you would like additional support for completing your project, come to the DMA room immediately after school. I am prepared to stay until 4:30.

2.12.10 - Making a plan, finishing strong

Warm - Up (15 min)

Q.O.T.D.:

1. With only 2 periods left to work on your project, what still needs to be done or what changes do you need to make in order to get the best grade possible? Use your teacher and peer review feedback to answer.

2. How can you prioritize these things? In other words, what is the most important thing to do first? What will change your grade the most (progress reports are next week, this project is the biggest thing on your list)? Make a list and check it twice. This is your plan for the next 2 periods.

P.O.T.D.

Part 1 - Reviewing the Timeline (5 min)

Good news, we were early to peer review.

Bad news, not everyone has a draft to review.

Part 2 - Looking at the Leadership Skills (30 min)

Use the leadership skills posters around the class to write about how your project uses the following three leadership skills.

1. Creative Expression
2. Communicate Effectively and Persuasively
3. Manage Projects Effectively

Notice how each leadership skill has a number of bullet points. Not everyone's project will hit each bullet. Write full sentences for each bullet point that this project does address. If your project used other leadership skills, mention them as well.

Post to your blog when finished.

Part 3 - Begin Final Revisions (50 min)

This is your chance to work on the first thing on your list. Feel free to ask for help from your teacher or a classmate. There's only 2 periods left!

2.10.10 - Peer Review

Warm-Up - 10 min

POTD

QOTD:

Have you ever done a peer review before? If so, what assignment was it for? What was helpful about it? What wasn't helpful? What do you think it means to be specific, helpful and friendly?

Part 1 - Review a Partner's Project (2 x 15 min)

Use the rubric to grade a partner's project. You will need to look at their project, their article and their citations.

Here is the rubric:

Peer Review Rubric

1. Write the name of the reviewer (the one giving advice) and the name of the reviewee (the person showing the project), at the top of the page.

2. Follow the three categories to check off how the reviewee did.

3. Write any additional comments on the bottom; this can be very helpful to the reviewee.

4. The reviewee should take a screenshot (CMND + SHIFT + 4) and post to their blog. Write "Peer Review NAME OF REVIEWER" in the caption.

5. Repeat these steps once to get two peer reviews by the end of the day.

2.9.10 - Second Draft of Text To Image Due @ End of class

The second draft should reflect any feedback you received on your rough draft.

Post to your blog for credit.

2.5.10 - Feedback for Second Draft

Warm-up (10 min)
POTD
QOTD:
Look at you rough draft, how does each image tell the story of your article?
Do certain images need to be focused on?

Part 1 - timeline (5 min)

Part 2 - feedback on your rough drafts (65 min)
Student who submitted their rough drafts on time and complete will recieve feedback first.
If you have not yet met the minimum requirements (see rubric) please update your rough draft with the minimums.

Part 3 - 2nd Draft work time
once you have recieved feedback on your rough draft begin working on your 2nd draft. Your second draft s due at the end of our next class. The expectation for your scone draft is the comments and criticisms from today's rough draft feedback sssion will be implemented in this 2nd draft.

2.1.10 - Saving Is The Best

Warm-Up - 10 min
POTD
QOTD
Article, images and rough draft downloaded to desktop

Part 1 - Saving 10 min
Saving the PS document: how to, what is it good for?
Saving for your blog: how to, what is it good for?


Part 2 - Work Time 30
Many students have not yet turned in rough drafts. Also, many rough drafts contained far fewer than 10 images.
Use this time to meet the basic requirements of the project.
Post or repost by end of period.