Dave BoardmanMay 29, 20202 minThe Final ChallengeDue: Thursday, June 4 Your task: Produce a video self-reflection of your year (or two) in Mass Media Communications. Length: 2 minutes....
Dave BoardmanMay 26, 20201 min30: American StoryEveryone in the world has a story, a unique one. PBS launched American Portrait, a website that invites people from across the United...
Dave BoardmanMay 21, 20201 minBrief but SpectacularPBS NewsHour flipped the interview on its head with its Brief but Spectacular series some time ago. Rather than featuring an interviewer...
Dave BoardmanMay 19, 20201 minThe SurveyToday's Challenge: Read the message below from Ms. Campbell, then click the link to take the survey. Hi MMTC students! Each spring at...
Dave BoardmanMay 15, 20201 minLost and FoundCrisis, trauma, big events, often make us realize things we took for granted. Times like these challenge us to grow as people, reconsider...
Dave BoardmanMay 14, 20201 minPhotos and MusicThis challenge is an interesting combination: you'll understand a bit of how musicians work, and get a chance to think about great...
Dave BoardmanMay 11, 20201 min25: GoalsThis challenge has nothing - and everything - to do with multimedia. You'll get the picture pretty quickly. First off, watch my quick...
Dave BoardmanMay 6, 20201 min24: The Camera MovesYou've created your film treatment, now the second step: plan the camera moves. You're working with a four-to-five minute film length -...
Dave BoardmanMay 4, 20201 min23: Write a Film TreatmentFilms start as an idea, shared through a short, descriptive piece of writing called a film treatment. It's written in prose - not...
Dave BoardmanMay 1, 20201 min22: Rain, rain..."You can't go outside today. It's raining." Ever hear that? Ever think it? Well it's not true! If you lived in Seattle, that would mean...
Dave BoardmanApr 30, 20201 minA Writing OptionHere's a cool option to these challenges - or an addition for those of you really trying to broaden your skills. Learn screenwriting!...
Dave BoardmanApr 30, 20201 minSeniors OnlyYour senior year is unlike any other, not only in terms of what you've lost: proms, maybe graduations and more, but in terms of the world...
Dave BoardmanApr 27, 20202 min21: Three optionsWelcome back from our un-vacation! I've got several options for you in this three-day challenge due on Wednesday. Please join me for a...
Dave BoardmanApr 21, 20201 min20: 'It's Not a Vacation' ChallengeSo as you all know, MMTC is not on vacation this week- a few, but not all - schools are. Since we are trucking ahead, I thought I'd give...
Dave BoardmanApr 16, 20201 min19: It's Cool to Be OddThis two-day challenge introduces you to the Rule of Odds: the idea that compositions are more interesting, and more likely to draw...
Dave BoardmanApr 15, 20201 min18: The hair's the thing!Today your challenge is an interesting kind of portrait, or self-portrait. Multiple entries are welcome - it might take more than one...
Dave BoardmanApr 12, 20201 min17: It's rainy, so study!Get back to basics and learn these video production terms that are essential to pass the test earning you certification from the Maine...
Dave BoardmanApr 10, 20201 min16: Visit a Museum!We were going to tour a museum this spring, but sadly, we're out of luck. But wait! Now is your time to explore art online! Take a tour...
Dave BoardmanApr 8, 20201 min15: Art Alive!Take on this Stay-at-Home art re-creation challenge. Watch my message before your begin! Read this site to get the gist of what you're to...
Dave BoardmanApr 6, 20202 min14: Student Reporting ProjectToday I'd like to hear from you. This Challenge is to take part in this PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs coronavirus project. Here's...