Multimedia Presentations, Sec. 06

As you know, this semester you and a classmate will be responsible for a 10-minute multimedia presentation and class hand-out.

By midnight on Friday, September 5th, follow these steps:

1. Click on "Comments" at the end of this post.
2. In the "Post a Comment" box, leave the group's names (first and last), section, topic, and the preferred date—only one entry per group is required.

Example:
David Cortez and Kerry Clancy: TV Genres: Hospital Dramas, 10.16.14

Please be sure to post in the correct section! All topics and dates are first come, first serve.

Requirements:

• The work distribution is up to each group, though it should be somewhat equitable
• The presentation must be approximately 10 minutes in length—everyone must present at least part of the time
• There should be approximately 10 slides, including at least one video clip (no more than 2-3 minutes in length)
• You must provide a handout related to or outlining your presentation (23 copies) 
• On the day of your presentation, email both your presentation (or a link) and handout to me at dhdelao@gmail.com.

You may utilize any presentation program you like. 

The best presentations will:

• Have an introductory slide which contextualizes the topic—very important 
• Use words economically 
• Include visually interesting illustrations—gifs are also acceptable
• Avoid a heavy use of animation and effects 
• Have a style that complements the subject matter and strikes the appropriate tone
• Engage the class through a conversational style, utilizing questions and/or activities
• Embed a relevant video or audio clip (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud)—ad blockers are also helpful in saving time*
• Conclude with a slide that summarizes the topic—also very important

Remember, this is an opportunity to be creative, so feel free to have fun with the visual layout of your presentation.

*If you use PowerPoint 2007, here is a quick video explaining how to embed a YouTube clip into your presentation. Remember, embedding clips can save time during a presentation.

Lower scoring presentations might:

• Begin without an introductory slide and/or fail to offer any context upfront
• Be thinly researched
• Allow visuals to overrun their content, or lack a cohesive style
• Fail to engage the class in any meaningful way
• Lack multimedia
• End without a concluding slide

Remember, you are responsible for providing your own laptop. Also, Macs will require a special connector.

Email me your group's first and second choices from the list below:

1. Starbucks: Inside the Empire
2. Aphrodisiacs: The Myths and Realities
3. The Irish Potato Famine of 1845
4. In the Mess Hall: What Soldiers Eat
5. The California Food Revolution: Alice Waters’ Chez Panisse
6. The Science of Taste
7. The American Breakfast: Now and Then
8. The Foods of Colonial America
9. Food of the Gods: Food in Religion
10. Food on Film: Four Iconic Scenes
11. Tailgating: The Essential Guide
12. Just One of the Guys?: Understanding Women and Alcohol
13. Cal Eats: In-N-Out, California Pizza Kitchen, and Jamba Juice
14. Five Fatal Foods!
15. A Brief History of Cannibalism
16. The Six Healthiest Foods You’re Not Eating
17. The Rise (and Fall) of the Gourmet Cupcake
18. Frankenfoods: Understanding Genetically-Modified Foods
19. The Life and Times of Julia Child
20. Dining at the White House: State Dinner Protocol
21. Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, and Fortune Cookies: How America Transformed Mexican, Italian, and Chinese Foods
22. Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill: Basic Food Safety
23. Cooking 101: Five Techniques Everyone Should Know
24. What is the Cuisine of Canada?
25. A Brief History of Dessert
26. The Foods of Fairytales
27. BBQ: An American Love Affair
28. All About Food Trucks
29. Chocolate 101
30. Now on Sale: The Psychology of Supermarkets 

 In that email, include your first and second choices for presentation dates:

1. Week 06: New Orleans Shrimp Pot Pie - Mo 09.29/We 10.01
1. Dom P. and Alia K.—All About Food Trucks
2. Week 07: Chicken Tikka - Mo 10.06/We 10.08
1. Peter R. and Michael Y.—Just One of the Guys?: Understanding Women and Alcohol
2. Alec d.—Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, and Fortune Cookies: How America Transformed Mexican, Italian, and Chinese Foods
3. Week 08: Steak, Guinness, and Cheese Pie - Mo 10.13/We 10.15
1. Shuron R.—Five Fatal Foods!
4. Week 09: Boeuf Bourguignon with Baguette Dumplings - Mo 10.20: /We 10.22
1. Ben M. and Jamie A.—Tailgating: The Essential Guide
5. Week 10: Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes - Mo 10.27/We 10.29
1. Anin S. and Justin V.—Cal Eats: In-N-Out, California Pizza Kitchen, and Jamba Juice
2. Jeniffer R. Flores & Melinda C.—Chocolate 101
6. Week 11: Jalapeño Roasted Chicken - Mo 11.03/We 11.05
1. Akash A. and Maninder K.—Dining at the White House: State Dinner Protocol
7. Week 12: BBQ Thai Snapper - Mo 11.10/We 11.12
1. Nicole S. and Sarah C.—Starbucks: Inside the Empire
8. Week 13: Pasta alla Gricia  - Mo 11.17/We 11.19
1. Alvin P. and Vivian T.—The Foods of Fairytales
9. Week 14: Mixed Seafood Congee - Mo 11.17/We 11.19
1.  Qasim C.—The Rise (and Fall) of the Gourmet Cupcake
10. Week 15: Brooklyn BBQ Chili Burgers - Mo 11.24
1. Nishit A. and Christian C.—A Brief History of Dessert
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11. Week 16: Cinnamon Espresso Churros - Mo 12.01/We 12.03
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12. Week 17: Duck Breast with Cannellini Beans - Mo 12.08
1.  Kayla P., Alejandra S., and Alexa P.
   —Frankenfoods: Understanding Genetically Modified Foods