Digital Story 2 Narrative

Do you know what a cultural festival is? Perhaps you celebrate one, or know about some. A cultural festival is a festival that celebrates culture or an event in a particular culture. There are plenty of cultural festivals that take place in countries all over the world. It's fun to learn about them and even find ways to participate sometimes. Perhaps you'd like to hear of some of the major festivals around the world. Let's start with something you've probably all heard of, Oktoberfest. Yeah, I know, you're probably thinking "Oh, isn't that that big party they have in Germany where all those German guys get drunk", but then you'd be wrong… or rather... half right. Oktoberfest is celebrated all over Germany, but where the party really gets down is Munich, Germany. The first Oktoberfest was held in 1810 to honor the marriage between Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to the Saxon-Hildburghausen Princess Therese. All the citizens of Munich were invited to celebrate in front of the city. Originally the main event of Oktoberfest was a horse race, but as the annual celebration grew it became more elaborate every year. From potato sack racing to eating contests, then eventually mechanical rides. When beer was eventually allowed into the city, beer carts became a big hit and eventually had grown into entire establishments called beer halls. Oktoberfest is traditionally held on the first Sunday in October, and is sometimes extended or even cancelled depending on the conditions in Munich. People flock to the streets to watch the parade and hear both classic German music and even modern American music. Oktoberfest is a time to kick back and enjoy life, with all kinds of music, foods, and games. Alright, now it's time to get a little bit more colorful. Let's talk about Holi, "The Festival of Colors"! Holi is celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and countries with large Indic populations. It is primarily celebrated by Hindus, but during Holi anyone can join the fun. Holi is a time to break the caste barrier, and celebrate together the Hindu religion. This is what Holi looks like (see picture). Now you're wondering "Why does everyone look like they just came out of a big bag of skittles?" and I'll answer "That's pretty much the main attraction of the Holi festival." During Holi people buy bags of colorful sands and throw them on each other, this keeps to the Legend of Lord Krishna and Radha. In Holi it is perfectly okay to throw colored sand at your elders or parents (everyone's allowed to join the fun). A common phrase used during Holi is "Bura na mano, Holi Hai!”. This is Hindi for "Don't mind, it's Holi!". Now let's talk about a rather less flirtatious celebration Called Carnival in Brazil, now it may not look less flirtatious but I assure you it is. During Carnival people are not to be flirtatious with anyone, its part of Carnival's Catholic tradition. Carnival originates from a portugese pre-lent festivity called "entrudo". The main attraction of this festival would be it's many floats and most of all, Samba music (This was adopted from Black Brazilians from Bahia). This last one is a tad bit different from the others. This festival celebrates the coming of spring. It's Hanamatsuri!!! Hanamatsuri is celebrated all over Japan. During Hanamatsuri people flock to the cherry blossom trees to watch the flowers bloom. Often people will dress in traditional attire and go to the temple to pray. So, now that you know about a few festivals from around the world, aren't you excited?!! I know I am! I hope that seeing this has made you curious, and that you will perhaps research the many holidays not mentioned here. There are many holidays all over the world just waiting for your attention. So, go out there and check 'em out!!!

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Agenda: Digital Story 1 Reflection
Students will write a reflection of their project based on the project rubric and CSI Graduate Portfolio
Activities:
- Copy & Paste the Digital Storytelling Rubric into a new Google Doc 
     - Name Document "Digital Story 1 Rubric"
- Review grading criteria in rubric and assign yourself a grade for each category (change color of text to indicate grade)
-Post Rubric to blog site (From Google Docs - "Share" ; "Publish as Webpage" ; "Post to Blog"

Agenda:

 Based on the Digital Story Rubric and the CSI Graduate Portfolio I believe I did only satisfy the goal of this project. According to the CSI Graduate Portfolio, I feel my project is culturally aware, literarte for the twenty first century, socially prepared and culturally sensitive. Although, it isn't really that great in my opinion. I never got to input a voice narration or music for that matter and my transition in topics was terrible. I am honestly not pleased at all with my work, and wish I could've don better. I was honestly really excited about this project until I figured it wouldn't turn out as I had hoped.

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
 
Topic/Theme: Cultural festivals
 
Story Summary: The answer to what a cultural festival is, and a look at cultural festivals around the world and what they celebrate.
 
 
 
What images relate to this story that you want to capture? Pictures of foods and special objects that are important to cultural festivals. Pictures of the festivals in progress (Ex. Holi "Festival of colors", Oktoberfest, Carnaval, Harumatsuri,The Tomato Throwing).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story. The people and or dieties the festivals are base upon. (Ex. the Holi is based on several dieties including krshna and Radha,and Oktoberfest was started in order to clebrate the marriage of balvarian crown prince ludwig to princess Therese).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story? I hear chanting and all kinds of classic cultural music from india. I can hear children laughing while stuffing their faces full of delicious and diverse foods all over. I hear Germans at the beer hall laughing together and making cheers to this joyous occasion. I hear drums and samba music from brazil. I can hear the excitement in the air as people scream and cheer their hearts out, screaming in the streets about the parade. I hear the bagpipes, the trumpets, the tubas. I hear water sprinkling and spraying in the streets of Nepal.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented? Well, I suppose that the questions risen will probably be " What other festivals are out there"? (since I can't name every one). The traditions will be made well documented in the minds of the people who see my story. They may just begin to respect other cultures more and realize that they're not the only ones on this earth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Why will this story be interesting to others? This story will give answers to the questions in peoples heads (the ones they're to prideful ask). It will show them fun things that happen in other countries.
 
 

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Digital Story Reflection

I graded three Digital Stories from the Digitales Website. I've Graded Hiroshima, The Music in My Head and Costa Rica. Here is the link to the grades. Click here to see my grading.

Digital Story 2 Pre-Write

Name: Destiny Audinett                                                             21st century Technology

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Introduction to Digital Story 2

 

 

1) What is your Topic: Cultural Festivals

 

 

2) What is the time period of story: Modern day

 

 

3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story: The Major ideas are to expose people outside of this experience to cultural festivals and show them part of a culture that is not their own (so they can learn to respect outside cultures).

 

 

 

 

4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell? Hmmm, well...I guess it's a redeeming thing really. I strongly dislike when people call me a loser just because I respect culture. So...I guess I want to show them that there's a good reason to respect it so that they can understand and stop judging cultures that are not their own.

 

 

 

 

5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc) Well, the most difficult thing to do would be to explore the cultures myself. I respect and admire all cultures, but Japanese culture is really the only one that I've been extremely exposed to. So, to do this I have to expose myself to a lot more cultures (Which I'm really excited about doing) ^o^

 

 

 

6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story? Well, for starters, I'll have to get pictures of the geography of certain areas that are going to be mentioned in my story. I'd also have to get pictures of the things most important to that culture or things crucial to their cultural gatherings (Ex. Religious symbols, lanterns, cultural attire, balloons,  food). After that, I would like to get footage of actual festivals in progress (and i'll explain what goes on during the festivals and what the purpose is).

7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio? I believe that this project relates to all aspects of the graduate profile, whether it be cultural or otherwise. It proves my exposure to the outside world, and my knowledge of it as well. It shows my ability to use technology in order to make a point in society, and that I'm willing to cange he minds of others for the better. It really just shows that being in CSI has made me more aware of who I am and who I want to be.

 

 

 

 

 

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Digital Storytelling Rubric 1

Digital Storytelling Rubric

Project by: Destiny Audinett

Graded by: Destiny Audinett

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
FOCUS Point of View - Purpose	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.	There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.	It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.
FOCUS Point of View - Awareness of Audience	Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.
CONTENT General	Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate	Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate
CONTENT Images	Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors	Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.	An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.	Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.
ORGANIZATION Sequencing of Information	Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.	Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.	There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.
STYLE Voice - Consistency	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.	Voice quality needs more attention.
STYLE Voice - Pacing	The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.	Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.	Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.	No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.
STYLE Layout	Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read.	Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.	Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.	Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.
CONVENTIONS Grammar	Grammar and usage were correct.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.	Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.
CONVENTIONS Pictures/Graphics	Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

Total Score  __25__ 40 points

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