“Poetry in Motion”
Digital poetry is a process; it can be a culmination of elements, such as, still images, video, text, sound etc. all of which are used to express and idea or concept. Some are light and fun while others may hold a deeper meaning -depending on the creator. In pulling together different elements, you will create an original digital poem. Here are some things to consider when drafting your digital poem.
1. Creativity, once you have decided what software (i-movie, moviemaker) you will use, feel free to be as creative as possible. No holds bars with this project.
2. Create a storyboard to brainstorm, gather and organize your still images, text, video and sound so that you can have an effective framework when putting together your poem.
3. Paint a picture for the reader. While it is okay to be abstract, you do not want to lose them especially if you have a strong message to deliver. Decide ahead of time how you will tell your story-by focusing on mechanical aspects such as, point of view, questions, emotional content, voice, music and pacing. This will allow for a perfect meld of each element.
4. Proof your digital poem by placing yourself in the viewer/reader shoes. You want to make sure all the dynamics flow fluidly and you have the effect you want to achieve, but be careful not to dabble too much that you get obsessed with minute details and miss project deadlines.
5. The final draft with four-page write up is due March 21, 2011. Remember to have fun, cite sources, and give acknowledgements with rolling credits.
No comments:
Post a Comment