PechaKucha ProjectAnd Self Branding– 25 Points
What is PechaKucha? “PechaKucha 20x20” is a simple presentation format where you show 20 images, each for 20 seconds. The images advance automatically and you talk along to the images. For this project you will only use 6 images, each for 20 seconds.
Background:ThePechaKucha presentation format was devised in Tokyo by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham Architecture in 2003. The format has since evolved into popular “PechaKucha Nights” in over 500 cities around the world. The format was created Klein and Dytham because “architects talk too much! Give a microphone and some images to an architect, or most creative people for that matter, and they'll go on forever! Give PowerPoint to anyone else and they have the same problem.”
Good PechaKucha presentations are the ones that uncover the unexpected. Unexpected talent, unexpected ideas. Some PechaKuchas tell great stories about a project or a trip. Some are incredibly personal, some are incredibly funny, but all are very different, and they turn each PechaKucha presentation into “a box of chocolates.”
For this project you will create 6 slides (notice it’s even shorter) with no text, just an image on each slide. Each slide needs to be set automatically to switch every 20 seconds. Use appropriate images that represent you, your interests, strengths, values, hopes, dreams, fears, etc.
NOTE TO LEADERS: You should tailor your slides to what you can offer the class in the way of leadership. For example, if you would like to be the president, then your six slides should revolve around skills that would make you an outstanding leader. How have you led the class thus far? Have you led any projects outside of school or in elementary school that you should highlight with an image? Think about what you have done and how you could convey that with an image.
We will work from our Chromebooks to design your presentation. Remember to
Make sure the automatic time is set for 20 seconds for each slide. You can do this after you have completed designing all 10 slides. Once they have been completed you can highlight all 10 slides on the left-side of the window. Then click the “Transitions” tab at the top of the screen. On the top-right of the screen you will see a box titled “Advance Screen.” Click on the tab titled “After” and set the time to 00:20.00
Practice what you are going to say as each slide automatically transitions, you will be presenting to the class tomorrow. Post your presentation as an attachment, share it on GoogleDocs or bring it on a flashdrive.
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