Make a Drum _Fall Project 2011

• You will build a drum based on your research and lessons in class.

• The construction will take place mostly outside the classroom.

• The drum materials can be: cardboard, wood, metal, string, etc.

• Your drum& presentation are due in class 11.02.11….however,
  please notice the 5 steps...
for the assignments that are due before the actual drum is turned in.

• Suggested Drum Size: (dimensions)
   length: between 8 & 18 inches only
   width: between 8 &18 inches only
   depth: between 8 & 18 inches only

• You will not be graded on whether the drum “plays well"
(that would be a much more complicated project.)

• Look below for examples made previously by our Dragon Drummers!

PROJECT CALENDAR (When and what is due)
Please note: STEPS 1-4 need to be in your D.N.B. (Drum Notebook)

Step 1 -10pts. 10.14.11- Rough sketches of designs and drum shape
Step 2 -10pts. 10.21.11 - Describe 10 steps you will take to build your drum
Step 3 -10pts. 10.25.11- List at least 10 materials you will need to build your drum
Step 4 -20pts 11.01.11 - a written Script for your 1-2 minute presentation
(describing your creative process)
Step 5-100pts 11.02.11- Your completed Drum project and presentation due!

Extra Credit?
for those looking for Extra Credit :

• Invent a story about a tribe you secretly belong to.
• Name the tribe and create a myth about how the drum first came to your village.
• Include details about what the design and colors of the drum means to your tribe.
• Think of other details you might want to include,
(e.g. When are the drums used? etc.)

- a written Script for your 2 minute presentation about your research topic
- All of the above also due 11.02.11

If you have any questions, PLEASE ASK!

Examples of previous projects by our Dragon Drummers