For resources on how to create a PowerPoint presentation with voice over check out these resources (compliments of Dr. Ernstmeyer).
- automate your slideshow so that your slides advance every 20 seconds. For instructions on how to set up this automation, check out this link;
- record voice-over narration that comments on the automated PowerPoint slides. There are several ways to go about recording voice-over in PowerPoint, and you can use whatever approach you’re comfortable with. For instructions, see this link or this link, or watch this video;
Hi Interrelated Arts (Distance Learning) students!
I want to share some visual arts resources with you as you learn/research/collaborate from home. I can see that your script is coming along, but I would like you to also add some visual notes as you go along…maybe towards the end of your document. Don’t worry about messy sketches. I know this is a work in progress. But, as they say, a picture is worth 1,000 words.
As you develop your plot, don’t forget about your characters. Here are some words of wisdom from Ms. Walden about character.
“What we want to see in any character is strengths and vulnerabilities–how does each character cope with dystopia? I make a list (I’m big on lists) of ways of coping and having joy in any situation (vampires following you, war time). What method does the character use–is it humor, is it singing–is it reciting nursery rhymes (the odder the better). Maybe it is cracking their knuckles. Think of things you use to cope and things you’ve observed other people doing in stressful times. Usually character drives action and that’s an important thing to get across.”
Above is a template for costumes. Use it if helpful, but you can also do your own sketch, especially if you want to use dynamic poses. I also suggest you annotate it, regarding materials etc.
Below are some links to videos about costuming that I think will expand your ideas. Theatre relies on so many behind the scenes skill sets. These videos explore some of the people who work in those industries. I hope you enjoy. Please also feel free to email me (levans@illinois.edu) with questions.
Lion King Costume Video (Look at how costumes made of non-traditional materials. See preliminary sketches and eventual costumes.)
Costume Props Video from National Theatre (Peruse this collection of videos to learn more about visual elements of theatre.)
Working in the Theatre: Costumes (Watching is optional, but if you love theatre, this is a deep dive into behind the scenes. Many great videos in this series.)
And, maybe you could learn how to sew something useful here:
HOW TO MAKE A MASK THAT IS SCULPTED TO THE FACE. I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE BEST.
HOW TO SEW A FACE MASK FROM COMMON HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS/NYT I FOUND THIS ONE HARDER…BUT TO EACH HIS OWN.
Humor & Misc.
Artist who draws covid recovery stories
Craft Turtle
Open Culture (AN ENTERTAINING SITE WITH MANY ARTICLES)
Do you want to help document what we are going through during the Covid crisis? If so, here are two places that are creating a repository of information about the crisis to inform people in the future:
uniartclass 