Topic 1:
As we have discussed plagiarism and copyright, we have looked at several remixes like the Gang Fight remix of "Friday," and Colbert's cover of the same song. Then, of course, there are the auto-tune remixes done by the Gregory Brothers like "Backin' up."
For this blog post, think of another such remix that you enjoy and have the group discuss how the remix works (what they actually did to remix the piece) and why it works (why does it appeak to an audience). What is the significance of such parodies? Do they do serious work? Your group will look even more impressive if you can relate your analysis to our discussions of plagiarism and copyright.
Topic 2:
This topic will be much more difficult than topic 1, because it will require you to 1) have a good working relationship with your group because you will need to 2) do outside work, and 3) you will need some basic computer literacy.
Your assignment for topic two is to create a video blog in which your group will perform a "mixup" of your own. You might construct a parodic music video, or a short sketch in which you will adapt another work (song, story, speech, advertisement, etc.) into a new work of your own. There should be a rhetorical purpose. What comment on the original work are you trying to make by doing this one?
You will need to have at least an outline to turn in by the end of class, then you may have the weekend to work on and edit your video, but it must be completed and uploaded onto your blog on Monday.
