In my previous posts, I directed you to read your next two major assignments closely. I want you to get a sense of how busy you will be for the next two weeks — and also, to give you some advice on how to focus and pace yourself.

  1. First off, let me say that I don’t expect your UNIT 3 multi-modal project to be perfect, or anywhere near that. I am looking more at the intention behind your creative efforts. I suggest that you read the assignment carefully, look at the examples of Artist Statements I provide at the bottom of the assignment, and work with The Writing Center for any help you need. If you have not already done so, the video I provided in the assignment will give you insight. Once again, I will copy that here: What is ā€œmulti-modal compositionā€?

Good question!

Watch this professor explain modal composition to her class. LINKHERE. (This is not a CityTech class, but her explanation is good, and will give you a picture of what this kind of ā€œcompositionā€ is!)

2. Time is always rushed at the end of the semester in a class that does not have a Final Exam (like ours). The way to make things easy on yourself is to look back at your notes over the course of the semester look at your old assignments in your Student Folder, and get a picture of what sort of learner/learning/challenges you faced. A few notes you make now will make writing your Final Reflection, and assembling your Final Portfolio, much, much easier.

I extended the deadline for the Mulit-Modal UNIT 3 capstone to May 8. I extended the deadline for the Final Portfolio and Final Reflection to May 11.

TO DO THIS WEEK:

By May 6, I would like you to write a document in your Student Folder entitled PLANS_YOURNAME. Please tell me in that document A) what you plan to do (you can always change your plan!) for your Multi-Modal project, and B) what was the greatest challenge, difficulty, or achievement you feel you faced/conquered during this semester.

For your convenience, I will put a copy of both UNIT 3 and UNIT 4 capstone assignments in your WEEK 14 Folder.

All the best, and I look forward to reading your plans,

-Prof. S.