Selfe, Cynthia L., Stephanie Owen Fleischer, and Susan Wright. "Words, Audio, and Video: Composing and the Processes of Production." Multimodal Composition: Resources for Teachers. Ed. Cynthia L. Selfe. New Jersey: Hampton Press, Inc., 2007. 13-28. Print.
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http://www.bgsu.edu/departments/english/kblair/728/Selfe_et_al.pdf
Comments:
Selfe et al. discuss the production of sound and video for learning in the classroom by describing two sample assignments, the challenges of using these modes, and technical requirements.
It is interesting to think about how recording an audio autobiography provides greater insight into sound than simply preparing an oral presentation. The editing process appears intensive and truly makes the student think about how various sounds and silences affect the message and the audience. This is an interesting assignment in this regard.
A few discussion questions emerged from this reading and topic of audio projects. How are these skills useful to the student as a whole? What skills learned here can be transferred or used outside of this specific instance, other than for those working in a sound studio? How is understanding sound beneficial?
Accessibility seems to be a significant barrier in carrying out these assignments. Audio recordings might be easier to achieve than securing video cameras with appropriate sound capabilities.
I really like your questions about transferability. I think that is one of the major issues we have to contend with when people question how/why multimodal composition.
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