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Creating Music in the Media Center

That whole “If you build it, they will come” thing certainly rang true with the podcast rooms we created last summer.  We built them initially to support the growing need for recording booths for podcast projects but realized there was a void on campus when it came to music recording.  Our idea was to offer a space that students (or any college employee really) could fine a space to make & record music easily and not have to worry (too much) about bothering their neighbors. 

We have a mics & stands available for check out and a mini mixer, midi keyboard & Imac outfitted in both rooms.  Students have really enjoyed using the spaces and it’s always appreciated when they share the music with us so we can then share it with you.  Learn more from the great video our student employee Eli created and the soundtrack is provided by Mike Dempsey who recorded this tune in our podcast room!

 

Gaming in the Media Center

Did you know that our Language Technologist, Todd Bryant, is a scholar in educational gaming.  Did you just get turned off because I used the term ‘educational gaming’.  Worry not, most of these games are the same ones you want to play, but maybe with a little twist added to them (shhh…you might just learn something while you play).

We have Civ 4 that includes a mod written by Todd which includes a historical simulation of the western world in 1492. This modded version was written for, & played in, Professor Ed Webb’s Empires Course while they researched the Aztec empire. Another mod will be built by students during the Fall ’11 semester in Professor Michael Fratentuano’s Global Economy Course with topics covering resource scarcity, globalization and conflict in world powers and Africa.

We also have a range of contemporary games modded to be played only in foreign languages to achieve language immersion.  Some of these include: The Sims 3, Prince of Persia & Mass Effect and others will be added over time.  A game called Peacemaker is available that chronicles & analyzes the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and puts you in charge of trying to solve it.  You will understand just how complex the issues are the drive the conflict.

Finally, we have 2 console systems in the Media Center.  A Japanese Wii & a German Xbox with Kinect are available for check out.

Want to know more?  Check out this slick video our student employee Brennan created!

For our new grads: HOW TO: Set Up an Online Resume

The Media Center’s twitter account subscribes to a few great sites that help us keep up with all things media!  We retweet some gems as they surface but I thought this one from Mashable was helpful for our newest grads so I wanted to highlight it.

Sure, it’s not for everyone, but for a few creative & courageous souls it might just be a perfect fit.  There are some different options they lay out in the article but all are highly engaging & informative, with the right dose of fun attached.

Links to helpful Mashable Articles:

HOW TO: Set Up an Online Resume

Top 5 Tips for Creating Impressive Video Resumes

10 Creative Social Media Resumes To Learn From

Short Film Showcase

The Media Center is always a busy place but during the spring semester it rises to a whole new level of chaos.  Although many projects are worked on, our heightened level of crazy can be attributed to the two film courses that are offered in the Spring.

These students camped out here for days at a time editing their productions and finally were able to show off their work last week in 2 separate film showings.  For those of you who missed them, you still have a chance to view some of the short films here.  A few students allowed us to link to their uploaded videos.

Two of these came from the Film Production class and one came from the Documentary Film class.  Enjoy!

Bring To Life by Kia Kali

BRING TO LIFE, by Kia Kali from Kia Kali on Vimeo.

Documented By Marion Villette

Documented from Marion Villette on Vimeo.

The Beatles: Fame in the 21st Century- Documentary BY Hannah Crystal

[kml_flashembed movie="http://www.youtube.com/v/qZ4PsO6u1ZM" width="500" height="325" wmode="transparent" /]

Summer Hours

The Media Center will be running on Summer hours starting Monday May 16th.

Hours will be:

M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Closed Saturday & Sunday

Professor Amy Farrell on the Colbert Report (Again!)

Kudos to American Studies Professor Amy Farrell for again being able to hold her own while being interviewed by the one and only Stephen Colbert.

Unfortunately, the RZA wasn’t on the show with her this time but we can hope that her next appearance will coincide with another member of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Her new book is out, titled “Fat Shame”, so you should rush out to pick up a copy!

The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Amy Farrell
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
The Obesity Epidemic – Amy Farrell
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive
The Colbert Report Mon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
The RZA
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog Video Archive

THE ZOMBIE KING World Premiere!!

PLEASE NOTE!!   The time has changed from the original posting!

From the people who didn’t bring you “The Walking Dead” and “Shaun of the Dead” comes an all-student written, directed, photographed, and edited film starring many of the people you see around campus every day, but with less make-up on. Produced on less than a micro-budget, and filmed somehow in defiance of final exams and papers, this horror movie is already a cult favorite. Don’t miss its planetary premiere.

OPENING THURSDAY, MAY 19th AT 9 P.M. IN ALTHOUSE 106

ADVANCE REVIEWS!

“Dudes, this film scared the **** out of me!”

–Freddy Kruger

“Who are these guys?  I’m gonna sue their butts off!”

–George Romero

“Jeez, I’ve never seen anything like it, and I’ve seen every film ever made.”

–Quentin Tarantino

Wow!  Sounds amazing.  I’m so there. (Hopefully we will see YOU there too!)

Ed Psych Wiki Presentations

Professor Sarah Bair’s Educational Psychology students will be presenting their wiki projects in a 2 day showcase May 3rd & 4th.  They will be presenting their research through the wikis they created in an open event in the Stern Great Room from 4:00-5:15pm on both days.  Instructional & Media Services has worked with Sarah on many projects over the last few years and her students always work hard on these projects so we are expecting a series of informative presentations. We hope to see you there!

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