Podcasts, Critical Comments and The Next Seminar September 17, 2008
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First off, can I just say to everyone: well done, your podcasts are all really engaging; I’ve enjoyed listening to every single one! 
Following that line, don’t forget you need to listen and share your thoughts. To be fair, it would be fantastic if everyone got two comments on their podcasts (it wouldn’t really be fair for one person to get five comments, another person none). That said, beyond the two critical comments you’re required to make, you’re most welcome to leave comments on the other podcasts, too, if you like!
Secondly, in our next seminar which is on Project planning, discussion and refinement you’ll be pleased to hear there are no set readings. Instead, you need to bring along your thoughts about the major project you’d like to do for this unit. Depending on what everyone wants to do, we’ll discuss potential ideas and then refine them into a form which can be equitable (ie things which can actually be marked alongside each other at the end of the day). Your only major stipulation is that your major project must explore participatory culture and digital communication in a meaningful and focused way. Also, think about what form you’d like your project to take: a straight-forward essay; a short video piece; a longer podcast; some sort of blogged investigation; and so on. Think about something that would be of interest and engaging to you.
Keep in mind, though, that there will be a fair amount of negotiation and refinement needed for each idea, so bring along your thinking caps, and your flexibility!
Let me reiterate, though: your podcasts are all really interesting, and you should all be proud of your efforts!
[Photo: ‘Fireworks at the Taste of Chicago’ by Zesmerelda, CC BY.]
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hi tama! i am more interested to do a photo slide presentation with a background music and texts for atleast 1:30-2:00 min about Philippine snapshots of local festivals gathered from the free to down load sites, social sites such as friendster and other local blogs posting free to grab pics! its significance to participatory culture are 1st a festival is participated by the locals or the community. 2nd the photos gathered are my personal and online postings by citizen journalists posting local events and writing blogs about it and not copyrighted. I am expecting you to let me do a 2000 word exegesis on it. I find just writing an essay not creative enough.
Snapshots of Philippine Festivals: Uniting the 7,101 islands
Ramfel – How does this suit you: “Critically analyse contemporary visual culture of Philippines as recorded and shared via citizen media.” ? I think that’s a more specific question than just the area you’ve mentioned and should be easier to analyse. If you want to refine the question any further, please make a time to come and see me in person as soon as possible.
that is clearer for me now tama! thank you for that i am very happy on that already!