HU 240 Introduction To Humanities – Unit 7 Final Project

HU 240 Introduction to Humanities – Unit 7 Final Project

The final project asks you to demonstrate that you have gained mastery of these objectives: explain how and why study of the Humanities is relevant to contemporary human experience; analyze how personal experience affects one's interpretation of humanities texts. Throughout this course, you have discovered how looking at life from different perspectives expands your view of the world, and provides a richer experience of life both individually and collectively. You have learned about mythology, heroes and villains, philosophy, ethics, perception and point of view, religion, storytelling, music, visual arts, and cultural cohorts, understanding how each influences human experience and perception. The course emphasizes the importance of examining different ways of thinking to broaden understanding of others and oneself.

In this final project, you are asked to tell your story using a combination of narrative, poetry, music, visual art, and reflection on how others may perceive your story. You will create a 4 to 8-minute recorded presentation and post it as an attachment or a YouTube video link. This presentation should incorporate components you have developed in Units 4, 5, and 6, including a story about something important in your life or a significant experience, with added music and artwork to enhance your narrative. You will produce either a recorded video with voiceover or a PowerPoint presentation where your voice narrates your story with supporting visuals and music.

In Unit 4, you chose a literary genre and wrote a story about a personal or meaningful experience, serving as the foundation for your final presentation. In Unit 5, you incorporated music to emphasize or focalize your story. In Unit 6, you selected artwork or images to visually support your narrative. Your final project should integrate these elements into a cohesive multimedia presentation of 4 to 8 minutes. Additionally, you are required to submit a Word document reflection analyzing your choices in storytelling, music, visuals, and overall presentation.

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The emphasis of the final project in the HU 240 course is to synthesize the various components learned throughout the course—storytelling, music, visual art, and reflection—into a personal multimedia presentation that exemplifies mastery of the course objectives. This project serves as an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of how the humanities are relevant to contemporary human experiences and how personal perceptions influence interpretation. The project’s multi-modal nature encourages students to engage creative and critical thinking skills by integrating various forms of artistic expression to tell a compelling story about an important life event or personal insight.

To successfully complete this project, students should first select a significant personal story or experience, preferably one that resonates deeply with them and illustrates a meaningful aspect of their life. Drawing from Unit 4’s focus on narrative and literary genres, students should craft a compelling story that captures emotional depth and significance. The story serves as the core content of the presentation and should be structured clearly, with an introduction, development, and conclusion that convey the personal or thematic message effectively.

Building on Unit 5, students should then incorporate music that complements the mood, tone, or theme of their story. The choice of music can serve to underscore emotional highs and lows, create atmosphere, or emphasize thematic elements, thereby enhancing the audience’s engagement and understanding. Whether background music or focalized tracks, the music should be thoughtfully selected to resonate with the narrative content and to support the overall artistic expression.

From Unit 6, students are expected to gather visual artwork or images that visually represent or complement their story. These visuals can be slides, photographs, artwork, or other depictions that reinforce the narrative’s themes or mood. The selection and sequencing of visuals should be intentional, helping to guide viewers through the story and deepen the emotional or intellectual impact.

The culmination of these elements will be a recorded audio-video or a narrated PowerPoint presentation where the student’s voice narrates the story. The presentation should be between 4 and 8 minutes long, demonstrating clear communication skills, engaging storytelling, and effective multimedia integration. The final step involves writing a reflection essay in Word, where the student analyzes their artistic choices, the significance of their story, and how their perceptions and experiences influence their interpretation of the humanities.

This project not only assesses students’ ability to synthesize learning from multiple units but also encourages self-exploration and expression through creative media. It highlights how personal stories and artistic expression are underpinned by broader humanities themes, fostering a richer understanding of human experience and cultural perception.

References

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