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Call Me, Beep Me
So far, 14 people have completed this assignment and it has 1835 views.
For this assignment, take something you've watched, listened to, or read for DS106 so far and choose a character. Next, become that character and record yourself making a phone call telling the person you're calling what's going on with the world. It can be a call to 911, a message to a loved one, etc. When you're done making your recording, add other audio bits to raise the stakes and tell more of your story. Link the audio recording in your blog post, and reflect on the assignment. How did what you recorded relate to the character you chose? Why ...
Frequency 2156, Can You Hear Me?
So far, 20 people have completed this assignment and it has 1740 views.
Visit Frequency 2156 and spend sometime exploring the broadcasts. Then record your own dispatch and upload it. Grab the URL of your own recording when it's uploaded and share it on your blog. Make sure your recording tells a a story! Use sound effects, music, other voices to develop your story.
Funny Singing Voice Over
So far, 1 person has completed this assignment and it has 1427 views.
Create your own short comedic singing voice over for a song of your choice! then place the audio over the top of the video and let the magic do it's work!
Reverse It!
So far, 2 people have completed this assignment and it has 1186 views.
Everybody loves musicals, but if you listened to the soundtrack backwards. Would it relay the same story as it previously did or would the story be backwards or completely different than before. Take a soundtrack and put the songs together starting with the last one or in any order of your choosing to create a new story.
Reenact a 911 dispatch Call
So far, 1 person has completed this assignment and it has 1227 views.
For this assignment, find a previous recorded 911 dispatch call and cover that call using audacity or some other audio device.
All the Relaxation
So far, 13 people have completed this assignment and it has 1693 views.
I'm sure you've listened to those longs videos of relaxing sounds that can be played for 10+ hours. Now it's your turn to give it a try! Create something relaxing, with layered sounds, and some spontaneous sounds! It doesn't have to be 10+ hours long, but something that could be on repeat for that long. Put in all of your favorite relaxation sounds, even if they don't match! Just have fun with it!
Quote with a New Feeling
So far, 11 people have completed this assignment and it has 1374 views.
Most people have a favorite quote or saying that they know, use that and record yourself speaking it using programs like (audacity, garage band, etc..). After that mash up your audio recording with a sounds, song, or instrumental in the background too better explain the feeling that this quote or saying has on you.
Auditory Hell
So far, 20 people have completed this assignment and it has 1838 views.
Create YOUR worst sound ever. Take audio clips of every single sound that you hate and put them all together to make The Worst Noise Ever.
Original and Cover Mashup
So far, 1 person has completed this assignment and it has 989 views.
Choose a song that you really long and do a mash up of the original with a cover done in a different Genre.
Create a story using music
So far, 0 people have completed this assignment and it has 1339 views.
Create a story using old music along with more current songs. Be creative!