Due on April 20, before class. Using Photoshop, create a believable hoax photo involving your cryptid. Save the original as a .PSD file to preserve your work. Then save a copy as a medium-sized (max: 600 pixels wide) JPEG file. Upload this file to your Flickr account and share it with the course group. Once…
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Third Assignment – Local Cryptids
In the comments section, post your discoveries of cryptids in the Pioneer Valley.
Field Trip!
Next Friday we will be travelling to New York City for the Mythic Creatures Exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History. Meet the bus at Haigus Mall at 6:30 a.m. we will leave promptly at 7:00 a.m. What to bring: Food (or money for food) Notebook and Pencil Digital Camera ( or Phone with…
Second Assignment – Literary References to Cryptids
Research references to lake monsters in fictional works (folklore, literature, art, songs, movies, television, etc.) and post them on the appropriate page on the course Wiki. Try to find earliest references and most recent references. I will also award points for most unexpected appearance of a cryptid in a work. PBWiki site for Cryptozoology: First…
First Assignment – Introduce Your Cryptid
Throughout the semester each of you will present to the class a 15 minute talk on a specific cryptid. Your presentation should include both scientific and literary references to the cryptid, although you can adjust the talk to favor whichever approach is most appropriate for your specific cryptid. To introduce your cryptid, add a comment…
Welcome to Cryptozoology 101
This is the blog for the (fictional) Cryptozoology 101 course: “Introduction to Cryptozoology”. This is where you will find weekly posts about the assignments for the course and any other news related to the class. You are expected to check in at least once a week and, when required, post comments to this blog. Questions…
Important Announcement
Class starts on Tuesday!!!!