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Final Exam Topic: This Exam consists of two parts:
I. 75% You will design a MySpace page for Gregor Samsa. This page will be replete with visual effects, but must also contain a minimum of 800 words (this does not include listed items such as “favorite songs,” but rather I’m looking for some paragraphs). You might accomplish this in the “About Me” paragraph, or by inventing friends who you can link to your myspace page to post comments about Gregor, or by creating a blog with journal entries (customizing your page as a blog is a feature available through your profile).
II. 25% You must post your MySpace link to the designated Gworks “Exam 3” Blog NO LATER THAN Sunday, December 9th at 11:59 p.m. E.T. Additionally, to receive full credit for this exam, you must visit and post extended comments to THREE of your peers’ MySpace exam links; these posts must be completed by Sunday, December 16th at 11:59 p.m. E.T.
This assignment requires research and thought, and some technical savvy. For example, notice that you will list some of Gregor’s favorite films and hobbies, as well as his religious and sexual orientation. Don’t simply do a Google search on “Existentialism and Movies” – rather, put some real thought into Gregor’s identity and what he would enjoy. Feel free to “invent” his religious and sexual orientation based on impressions you got of him from Kafka’s text. The writing you add to your MySpace page should explain some of the choices made. Anyone visiting your page should gain some basic knowledge of Gregor Samsa AND of Existentialism as a philosophy. Gregor should be presented as a real person, not as a character from Kafka’s Metamorphosis.
With regard to technical issues, I have provided some links below to help customize your MySpace page. Do not procastinate; as you have five weeks to complete this webpage I expect to see great things, not a basic template. Don’t panic if you have never used MySpace—this is a challenge to your computer literacy skills, but you have adequate time and resources to learn the basics and produce a quality page, and you will ultimately gain confidence when you see your accomplishments.
There are no restrictions for this project. Feel free to download images off the internet, link songs from other pages, upload photos you’ve taken, invent film and music titles, invent Gregor’s lifestyle, etc. You may also contact your group members for feedback.
http://www.myspacezor.com/
http://www.modmyspace.com/
http://lifehacker.com/software/css/customize-your-myspace-layout-150531.php
http://www.minutecity.com/
4 comments:
“Stop the plane! My slave – I mean, employee has to return to work!" lol. That was great. Too true. I think we can all relate to that sometimes.
Hello Sha-Keida,
Your myspace profile is excellent. This is a very interesting layout and use of graphics. I understand why you had to take a vacation from your boss and family. With a credit card debt of $899.00.00 you had to find a way to escape such harsh realities. Interestingly, you apply for your vacation in your boss absent. Fortunately, for you he arrived at the airport late. Enjoy your vacation, you deserve it.
Hey Keidah!
Great Page! I think you were very creative in inventing a brand new identity for Gregor. I think it was awesome how you allowed Gregor to "get his" and not have such a bad ending. It seems that in your world Gregor's life takes a turn for the best and he is allowed a bit of happiness even in his "new form". Great music choices and awesome descriptions!
Ms. Sha-Keida,
"Off The Wall" Michael jackson was a nice touch to the page. First of all the song made sense to the story, but it also gave an upbeat feel to an otherwise grim life. The "WTF" blog made me laugh...hard I have no idea why, but it was just funny to me. maybe it was the change of the name, but what ever it was, it was really funny! Dope page.
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