Lesson 15: Final Presentation
Present your interactive sound art work, share your evaluation results, and reflect on what you have learned throughout the course.
Goals for This Lesson
- Deliver a clear, well-structured presentation about your work
- Communicate your concept, design process, and evaluation findings
- Participate in Q&A and provide constructive feedback to classmates
Presentation Structure
Your presentation should last approximately 5--7 minutes and cover the following sections.
1. Introduction (1 minute)
- Work title and your name
- Motif / concept: What you set out to express and why you chose it
- One-sentence summary: A concise description of the experience your work provides
Example: "My work, 'Deep Sea Walk,' lets you explore an imaginary ocean by tilting and covering the micro:bit, with sounds that change based on depth and light."
2. Design and Implementation (1--2 minutes)
- Interaction design: Which sensors you used and how the audience interacts with the work
- Sound design: What sounds you created and which Pd techniques you used
- System diagram: Show the input → processing → output flow
- Challenges and solutions: Any technical or creative obstacles you overcame
Showing Your System
A simple diagram or screenshot of your Pd patch is very effective here. Focus on the overall structure rather than every detail.
3. Demonstration (1 minute)
- Live demo or video: Show your work in action
- Let the audience see and hear how the interaction works
- Keep the demo focused -- show the key interactions rather than everything
Demo Preparation
Test your setup before the presentation. Have a backup plan (e.g., a recorded video) in case of technical issues.
4. Evaluation Results (1--2 minutes)
- SD method results: Show the profile graph. Highlight which impressions were strongest and whether they match your intent.
- UEQ-S results: Present the PQ and HQ scores. Explain what they mean for your work.
- Free-text highlights: Share 1--2 notable comments from respondents.
- Number of respondents: State how many people evaluated your work.
5. Discussion and Reflection (1 minute)
- Concept alignment: Did the audience perceive what you intended?
- What you would change: Top improvements you would make with more time
- What you learned: Key takeaways about interactive design, sound art, or the evaluation process
Slide Tips
General Guidelines
- Keep text minimal: Use bullet points, not paragraphs. The slides support your speech, not replace it.
- One idea per slide: Do not cram multiple topics onto one slide
- Use visuals: Photos of your setup, screenshots of the Pd patch, graphs of survey results
- Readable fonts: Use at least 24pt font for body text
- Consistent design: Use the same color scheme and layout throughout
Recommended Slide Count
| Section | Slides |
|---|---|
| Title slide | 1 |
| Introduction / Concept | 1 |
| Design and Implementation | 1--2 |
| Demo (or demo slide) | 1 |
| SD Method results | 1 |
| UEQ-S results | 1 |
| Free-text highlights | 1 |
| Discussion and Reflection | 1 |
| Total | 8--9 slides |
Graph Presentation Tips
- Label all axes clearly
- Include the number of respondents (n = ?)
- For SD method graphs, draw a vertical reference line at the midpoint (4.0)
- For UEQ-S, show the -3 to +3 scale range clearly
- Use color to highlight key findings
Q&A
As the Presenter
- Listen carefully to each question before answering
- Be honest: If you do not know the answer, say so and explain what you would investigate
- Stay concise: Keep answers to 30--60 seconds
- Welcome critique: Treat suggestions as valuable input for future work
As an Audience Member
Ask questions that help the presenter reflect and improve:
- "What was the most surprising finding from your evaluation?"
- "If you had one more week, what would you change first?"
- "How did you decide on the mapping between sensor values and sound parameters?"
- "Did the Think-Aloud session change your approach?"
Giving Good Feedback
Frame feedback constructively. Instead of "the sound was annoying," try "I wonder if a softer tone would enhance the calming atmosphere you described."
Reflection
After all presentations are complete, take a few minutes to reflect on the entire course.
Questions to Consider
- What was the most valuable thing you learned? -- Was it a technical skill, a design principle, or something about the evaluation process?
- How did your understanding of sound art change? -- Compare what you thought at the start of the course to what you think now.
- What would you do differently next time? -- Knowing what you know now, how would you approach the project?
- What surprised you most about how people experienced your work? -- Did users interact in ways you never expected?
Checklist
- [ ] Slides are prepared and reviewed
- [ ] Demo or backup video is ready
- [ ] Practiced the presentation (within the time limit)
- [ ] Prepared for potential questions
- [ ] Ready to take notes during classmates' presentations