Time 4 Design
i. explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem
ii. construct a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary research needed to
develop a solution to the problem
iii. analyse a group of similar products that inspire a solution to the problem
iv. develop a design brief, which presents the analysis of relevant research.
The Task Specific Criterion (TSC) can be found HERE
TASK 1
Write your own specific "Big idea" of the unit. Make sure you include your interpretation of connection to the key concept, related concepts, statement of inquiry and global context the design situation has.
TASK 2
Create a visual Brainstorm of factors relating to the unit concept and the design situation (more info)
TASK 3
Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem (more info)
TASK 4
Create a list of guiding questions (what do I need to know). These questions should then become your research points.
Develop a Research plan which identifies and prioritises primary and secondary research needed to develop a solution to the problem (more info)
Researching your content topic (book/SDG/other)
Learning video editing techniques
Choosing and learning about video editing software
Finding places to get free stock footage and music
Research the Creative Commons (CC) license
And more!
Carry out the research. See the Stopmotion, Video, Audio & Storyboard resources page for research ideas and inspiration,
TASK 5
Analyse a range of existing products that inspire a solution to the problem (more info)
An example video analysis can be found HERE
Video examples of previous students can be found HERE, HERE -but you might also want to look at some more professional videos! Also, check out Captain Communicator's video https://www.nextvista.org/emailing-your-teacher-with-captain-communicator/HERE
Dramatic effects, pacing and language- see the Typhoon Yagi video from a different Mr Bradley.
Interested in STOPMOTION? Check out these videos
TASK 6
Undertake your primary and secondary research in order of importance (more info)
TASK 7
Develop a detailed Design Brief, which summarises the analysis of relevant research (more info).
TASK 8
Evaluate your sources. Write an annotated bibliography and refer to appendices in MLA format. (more info)
Do you expect a 7-8 Grade for this criterion? Check Rubric before submission!
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