This week I learned the basic steps of audio editing, involving importing audio clips, adding transitions, and exporting the final product. I learned to download sounds from several resources and was exposed to the world of sound effects and music libraries. They are a valuable resource for adding depth and…
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Daily Creates
Daily Creates – Week #3 The Parade of the Planets Open the Door Design a T-shirt
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Audio Storytelling
Orson and Ira Audio storytelling can be incredibly powerful, but how do the masters do it? This week, we explored the techniques of two audio giants: Ira Glass and Orson Welles. Ira Glass, the iconic host of “This American Life,” focuses on the power of anecdotes. He believes that any…
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Audio Assignment #3
Tell A Story When you ask a man, how they are, especially fathers, “I’m fine” rolls off the tongue like a well-worn coin. It’s a shield, a defense against the avalanche of anxieties swirling beneath the surface. You see, a man carries the weight of the world on his shoulders,…
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Audio Assignment #2
Spooky Season Justin W · SPOOKY SEASON The rustling leaves offered no comfort to Sarah as she stumbled deeper into the woods. Night had fallen, a thick curtain of darkness swallowing the familiar path. Lost, she was drawn onward by the faint glow of a distant light. It flickered like…
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Audio Assignment #1
SICK BEAT Justin W · I LOVE YOU The smoky haze of the loud club clung to his clothes like a second skin as he exited, blinking into the crisp night air. The bass line still thumped in his head. But it wasn’t the music that lingered most in his…
Listening to Stories
Matt’s Flatt Have you ever felt a strange presence in your home? “Matt’s Flat” is an episode from the captivating podcast Spooked. Matt, a laid-back character, lives in a seemingly ordinary apartment or flat. But on an ordinary night, something shifts. Strange occurrences pique his curiosity. The magic of “Matt’s…
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Audio Assignment
Emotions Through Sound Betrayal – Grief – Panic Justin W · SHe is not your child September’s heat shimmered off the asphalt, turning the highway into a shimmering mirage. My truck rumbled along, the air inside thick and stale despite the open windows. The phone buzzed in the cupholder, her…
SUMMARY – WEEK 2
Introduction to Design Thinking about design is a problem-solving process that emphasizes user needs and creative solutions. It can be harder than expected because it requires a shift in thinking from preconceived notions to a more open-ended approach. I am learning that the elements and principles of design are the…
DESIGN BLITZ
A Colorful Exploration Design is all around us, shaping our experiences in countless ways. Whether it’s a sleek smartphone, a captivating billboard, or the layout of a website, design plays a crucial role in conveying information, evoking emotions, and ultimately guiding our interaction with the world. Designers use color palettes,…