For my remix project I want to make a PowerPoint and record myself discussing it via zoom or a similar mode. I originally wanted to make a PowerPoint, but was struggling with how to record it. Today’s class was helpful in putting that last puzzle piece together. The intent was to cover the core themes of my paper (white privilege, police brutality, cultural appropriation) through imagery instead of text. A research paper deals with text and wording, which is important, but often it can lose the power of the image. My PowerPoint will feature mainly images with text that I have written that I will record. This way, images are the focal point of the piece. An academic paper is intended for scholars and those who are well-versed in the topics I am discussing. I appreciate having that conversation between people who are experts in the field, but a PowerPoint based on an image is much more accessible. By utilizing images and recording brief discussions, the remix of my paper becomes accessible to students, curious people, and anyone interested in learning. Academic prestige can often block many people from learning because the language and presentation are intimidating. I understand that choosing a PowerPoint based on images means I lose much of the complexity in my paper because I cannot recite seven pages of text. That being said, I am excited to explore what is gained by making my academic paper more visual and accessible.
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I agree with your understanding between words and images, the images do show less than the words in a sense, but enable the viewer to be able to understand it better, and I’m looking forward to a great piece of work from you!
I thought you made a great point in your comparison between academic papers and an image-based PowerPoint presentation. You also bring up a good point about accessibility. The visual aspect images provide is a great way to encourage engagement and capture your audience’s attention. Your inclusion of a voice-over is also a good way to inform your audience without having the need for them to strain themselves reading an intensive analytical text.
I agree with your saying that research papers often lose the power of the image. Including visuals will be a great way to convey your ideas, research, and arguments. I think visual depictions are easier for people to relate to and understand, and that kind of understanding doesn’t come from research papers. You have a very good plan and I look forward to your presentation!