COURSE NAME CODE VALUE Media 0155 T 0150 A 1.0 UNIT NAME CODE Media Foundation Skills 05208 T 05137 A ASSESSMENT FOR Tick the appropriate box(s) ASSESSMENT ITEM TYPE Project 2: Short Film T A V " H " M " YEAR & SEMESTER 2014 Q2 WEIGHTING 60% MARKED OUT OF 100 DURATION In class 6 weeks DATE DUE Thursday 5 June (Week 16) UNIT GOALS As per unit outline LENGTH Short Film: 3 5 minutes TEACHERS Peter Anderson ASSESSMENT CONDITIONS COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED N/A BSSS Policy Information about all BSSS policies such as moderation procedures, calculation of unit scores and course scores, attendance requirements, penalties for late or non- submission of work or for plagiarism, and procedures for appealing against a grade or score may be found in BSSS Policy and Procedures Manual, on www.bsss.act.edu.au/publications/brochures or GNGC Academic Policy Handbook or GNGC clc. DECLARATION OF ORIGINAL WORK To be used for both hard copy and electronic submissions The purpose of this declaration is to remind you that all work you submit must be your own work and must not be plagiarised from other sources. This declaration must be completed and submitted with the assessment item. Sign only if you understand what you have read. Ask a teacher, parent or carer/guardian if you need help to understand what this statement means. Refer to BSSS publication: What s plagiarism? How you can avoid it Student name: Student ID: I understand the policies on plagiarism of both the school and the Board of Senior Secondary Studies. I certify that: (a) the work that I have submitted is my own work and has not been submitted for assessment before; (b) I have kept a copy of this assignment and all relevant notes and reference material that I used in the of the assignment; (c) I have given references for all sources of information that are not my own, including the words, ideas and images of others. Student signature (for hard copy submissions): Student name (for electronic submissions): Date submitted: (This information will be managed in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act). #- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Receipt of Assignment [Student to complete all details except Teacher s Signature, Date Received and Time Received, then remove and keep as proof of submission after teacher has signed] Student name: Course: Student ID: Unit: Assignment name: Received by (Teacher name): Date received: Teacher signature: Time received:
ASSESSMENT 2: PRACTICAL PROJECT 2 - SHORT FILM THE BRIEF: In groups of 3-4 you are to script, storyboard and produce a 3 5 minute short film, utilising one of the following key topics given below. For this project each member of your group will submit their own version of the short film. This means that every member of the group must edit the film individually and in their own way. Choose one of the following topics: Obsession Identity The topic/theme must be apparent in your final work. Although you are given a key topic to incorporate into your video project, decisions such as genre, subject matter etc. is for you and your group to decide upon. PRESENTATION: Your completed work must be submitted on a DVD containing: Full High Definition (HD) version of your Short Film (1080p 25fps) Standard Definition (SD) version of your Short Film, playable on a standard DVD player (544p 25fps) Script in.pdf format Storyboard in.pdf format NOTE: As this is a group project the work must be distributed evenly. Where it is evident that one student has completed more of the work, marks will be adjusted accordingly. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (T/A): PRE-PRODUCTION Scriptwriting Storyboarding PRODUCTION POST-PRODUCTION Shot Composition Technical Skills Control of Media Format Aesthetic Quality Group work skills See the attached marking rubric for specific criteria descriptions
PROCESS HOW TO BEGIN: WEEK 10: Decide on your group Brainstorm ideas using the focus themes and create a list of possible video projects Decide on the theme and concept for your short film Begin outlining the story WEEK 11: Script your short film (using the Celtx software) Storyboard your short film (including shot types / audio / camera movement) WEEK 12: SHOOTING YOUR FILM: Obtain permissions for filming (you CANNOT film anyone without their express permission!) Shoot your project according to the script and storyboard (shoot everything at least twice for quality and protection! e.g. WS / MS / CU) WEEK 13-15: EDITING: Download and review your footage and choose your best shots Sequence your film in Premiere Pro Add audio (music / sound effects / narration?) Add any required special effects (titles / effects) in Adobe After Effects Review your film and discuss the progress with your group and teacher WEEK 16: PRESENTATION: Prepare your DVD for burning (using idvd) Burn and check your DVD
MEDIA RUBRIC (T): Video Productions Pre-Production Scriptwriting Storyboarding Production Shot composition Post-Production Technical Skills Control of Media Format Aesthetic Quality Group Work Skills Script is imaginative, original and shows advanced understanding of story development Script is correctly formatted, highly detailed and provides a concise, practical guide to storyboarding and filming Storyboard is highly detailed and images are Storyboard clearly and creatively reflects the script. Script demonstrates imaginative ideas Script is correctly formatted, detailed and provides a practical guide to storyboarding and filming Storyboard is detailed and images are Storyboard reflects the script Uses some imaginative ideas in the scriptwriting process Script is mostly formatted correctly and can be used to develop a storyboard relevant images, but contains inconsistent labelling of images. Storyboard somewhat reflects the script Script imitates the ideas of other satisfactorily Script is inconsistently formatted and provides little guide when storyboarding some relevant images, but images are not correctly labelled and communicates little of the original script Copies some aspects of the ideas of others Script is incorrectly formatted and does not work as a guide when storyboarding Insufficient images used in the creation of the storyboard. Does not successfully represent the script or story interesting, varied and demonstrate a high level of composition. interesting and demonstrate a good composition Demonstrates a sound composition. Some Demonstrates little composition. Many Insufficient composition or focus Demonstrates advanced editing skills, with an excellent understanding of visual and audio elements Sophisticated control of Understands and applies aesthetic sensitivity Works effectively, cooperatively and displays maturity in all aspects of group work Plays an integral role during all pre-, Demonstrates well developed editing skills, with a good understanding of visual and Well-developed control of Understands and exhibits aesthetic sensitivity Works effectively and cooperatively within a group Plays an important role Demonstrates editing skills and understanding of how to combine visual and Developing control of Demonstrates the principles of aesthetics Works co-operatively within a group Plays a role in pre, Demonstrates few editing skills and little understanding of how to combine visual and Partial control of the chosen format and Applies few aesthetic principles Inconsistently demonstrates an ability to work productively within a group setting Plays some role in pre, Demonstrates very basic editing skills Insufficient evidence of the chosen format or awareness of audience and purpose (including Displays no evidence of aesthetic understanding Demonstrates a minimal ability to work productively within a group setting Plays a minimal role GRADE/MARK: SIGNATURE OF MARKER: COMMENTS:
MEDIA RUBRIC (A): Video Productions Pre-Production Scriptwriting Storyboarding Production Shot composition Post-Production Technical Skills Control of Media Format Aesthetic Quality Group Work Skills Script is imaginative, original and shows a strong understanding of story development Script is correctly formatted, detailed and provides a concise, practical guide to storyboarding and filming Storyboard is highly detailed and images are Storyboard clearly and creatively reflects the script. Script demonstrates imaginative ideas Script is correctly formatted and provides a practical guide to storyboarding and filming Storyboard is detailed and images are Storyboard reflects the script Uses some imaginative ideas in the scriptwriting process Script is mostly formatted correctly and can be used to develop a storyboard relevant images, but contains inconsistent labelling of images. Storyboard somewhat reflects the script Script imitates the ideas of other satisfactorily Script is inconsistently formatted and provides little guide when storyboarding some relevant images, but images are not correctly labelled and communicates little of the original script Copies some aspects of the ideas of others Script is incorrectly formatted and does not work as a guide when storyboarding Insufficient images used in the creation of the storyboard. Does not successfully represent the script or story interesting, varied and demonstrate a high level of composition. interesting and demonstrate a good composition Demonstrates a sound composition. Some Demonstrates little composition. Many Insufficient composition or focus Demonstrates strong editing skills, with an strong understanding of visual and audio elements Significant control of the chosen format, including structure, awareness of audience and purpose (including Understands and applies aesthetic sensitivity Works effectively, cooperatively and displays maturity in all aspects of group work Plays an integral role during all pre-, Demonstrates well developed editing skills, with a good understanding of visual and Well-developed control of Understands and shows aesthetic sensitivity Works effectively and cooperatively within a group Plays an important role Demonstrates editing skills and understanding of how to combine visual and Developing control of Acknowledges the principles of aesthetics Works co-operatively within a group Plays a role in pre, Demonstrates few editing skills and little understanding of how to combine visual and Partial control of the chosen format and Applies minimal aesthetic principles Inconsistently demonstrates an ability to work productively within a group setting Plays some role in pre, Demonstrates very basic editing skills Insufficient evidence of the chosen format or awareness of audience and purpose (including Displays no evidence of aesthetics Demonstrates a minimal ability to work productively within a group setting Plays a minimal role GRADE/MARK: SIGNATURE OF MARKER: COMMENTS: