Multimedia Presentations

As you know, this semester you and a classmate (or classmates) will be responsible for a 10-minute multimedia presentation.

Requirements:

• The work distribution is up to each group, though it should be somewhat equitable 
• The presentation must be approximately 10 minutes in length—everyone must present at least part of the time 
• There should be 10-12 slides, including at least one video clip (no more than 2-3 minutes in length) 
• On the day of your presentation, email your presentation (or a link) to me at dhdelao@gmail.com. 

You may utilize any presentation program you like (e.g PowerPoint, Prezi, Keynote). However, please sort out any technical issues before your presentation date (our room's projection system can be found throughout campus). Groups may be docked for a lack of preparedness.

The best presentations will:

• Have an introductory slide which contextualizes the topic—very important 
• Use words economically 
• Include visually interesting illustrations—gifs are also acceptable 
• Avoid a heavy use of animation and effects 
• Have a style that complements the subject matter and strikes the appropriate tone 
• Engage the class through a conversational style, utilizing questions and/or activities 
• Embed a relevant video or audio clip (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud)—ad blockers are time savers 
• Conclude with a slide that summarizes the topic—also very important 

This is an opportunity to be creative, so feel free to have fun with the visual design of your presentation.

Lower scoring presentations might:

• Begin without an introductory slide and/or fail to offer any context upfront 
• Be thinly researched 
• Allow visuals to overrun their content or lack a cohesive style 
• Fail to engage the class in any meaningful way—this is often achieved by reading an entire presentation 
•  Lack multimedia End without a concluding slide 

Remember, you must provide your own laptop. Also, Macs will require an Apple-specific adapter to connect to the university’s projection system. Newer model PCs with HDMI-only connections will also require special adapters.

Presentation topics:

1. Starbucks: Inside the Empire
2. Aphrodisiacs: The Myths and Realities
3. The Irish Potato Famine of 1845
4. In the Mess Hall: What Soldiers Eat
5. A History of the American Breakfast
6. The Foods of Colonial America
7. The Science of Taste
8. Food on Film: Four Iconic Scenes
9. Tailgating: The Essential Guide
10. Food of the Gods: Food in Religion
11. Just One of the Guys?: Understanding Women and Alcohol
12. A Brief History of Cannibalism
13. The Six Healthiest Foods You’re Not Eating
14. The Rise (and Fall) of the Gourmet Cupcake
15. Dining at the White House: State Dinner Protocol
16. Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, and Fortune Cookies: How America Transformed Mexican, Italian, and Chinese Foods
17. Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill: Basic Food Safety
18. Cooking 101: Five Techniques Everyone Should Know
19. A Brief History of Dessert
20. The Foods of Fairy Tales
21. BBQ: An American Love Affair
22. All About Food Trucks
23. Chocolate 101
24. Now on Sale: The Psychology of Supermarkets 

Sec. 1:

1. Week 6: Aya A./Ben W. - Starbucks: Inside the Empire
2. Week 6: Cesar L./Avie R./Devina M.- Food on Film: Four Iconic Scenes
3. Week 7: Samuel J.- A Brief History of Dessert
4. Week 8: Kamerie G.- A Brief History of Cannibalism 
5. Week 8: Sharlene T./ Laura D. - All About Food Trucks
6. Week 9: Alejandra G./Jay H. - Tailgating: The Essential Guide
7. Week 9: Jason H./Gladys H. - Cal Eats: In-N-Out, California Pizza Kitchen, and Jamba Juice
8. Week 10: Connie T./Kayla S./Natalie T. - Chocolate 101
9. Week 10: Ritika S./Andy K.- The Six Healthiest Foods You’re Not Eating 
10. Week 12: Phuong N./Khim P. - Cooking 101: Five Techniques Everyone Should Know
11. Week 14: Rahul K./Kimmy D./Crimsun K. - The Foods of Fairy Tales
12. Aishwarya V.

Sec. 3:

1. Week 6: Sendy T./Justin L./Serena L. - Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, and Fortune Cookies: How America Transformed Mexican, Italian, and Chinese Foods
2. Week 6: Eliana B./Diana N. - The Six Healthiest Foods You’re Not Eating 
3. Week 7: Arjun M./Sammi H. - Food on Film: Four Iconic Scenes
4. Week 7: Amrik A./ Rana E. - Doughnuts 101
5. Week 8: Emerson C./Ali B. - Now on Sale: The Psychology of Supermarkets
6. Week 8: Liliana C./Joseph F. - In the Mess Hall: What Soldiers Eat
7. Week 9: Emily M. - A History of the American Breakfast
8. Week 9: Justin C. - Subway: An Overview
9. Week 10: Alberto A./Jessica B. - Tailgating: The Essential Guide
10. Week 11: Alisa M. - Chocolate 101
11. Week 12: Gaby M./Alonda L. - The Foods of Fairy Tales
12. Week 12: Francisco Z./Kiefer B. - Starbucks: Inside the Empire
13. Week 13: Sancia S./Zariah W. - Food of the Gods: Food in Religion
14. Week 13: Lindsey W.- The Rise (and Fall) of the Gourmet Cupcake
15. Week 13: Sinjin D. - Clean, Separate, Cook, and Chill: Basic Food Safety