Working in a small group, plan, record, edit and export a professional looking video documentary about a topic of your choosing or one suggested by your teacher. You can present your own ideas, opinions and thoughts but research for accurate information is required. An interview with an "expert" must be included. Although humour can be used this documentary should be serious in nature.
Suggested Topics
High School Social Cliques
Bullying
Drug Abuse
Me to We
Funding of Social Programs
Equality
Video Editting Software
Graphic Design Software
Word Processor
Web Browser
Video Camera(s)
Microphone
Props
Wardrobe
Store all your files for this project in an appropriate folder. Ensure that this work is not mixed up with other projects
Choose your topic and develop your detailed treatment. Submit your treatment to the teacher for approval and evaluation.
Plan
Research
Record
Edit
Reflect
Export the final product on a cd/dvd with a cd/dvd cover (provided by the teacher).
Submit all neat planning in an organized neat form.
Complete the CD/DVD cover for the CD/DVD Case (provided by the teacher).
Ensure you complete and submit a "Project Reflection Sheet"
Planning: 3 Days
Recording: 4 Days
Editing: 3 Days
Export, Reflection, and Final Products Creation, Planning Submission: 2 Days
Treatment
Application / 5
Communication / 10
Success Criteria
Neatly organized and formatted document
Purpose of the documentary clearly defined
A description of the processes and methods of support clearly outlined
Interview(s) identified
Preliminary time management document is presented in an organized form
Roles are identified and assigned
Planning and Documentation
Application / 5
Communication / 5
Knowledge / Understanding / 5
Success Criteria
Neatly organized and formatted document
Script
Interview Questions
Sequencing Documentation
Reflection is complete and detailed
DVD cover
Final Product
Application / 15
Communication / 5
Knowledge / 10
Thinking / Inquiry / 5
Success Criteria
Video clearly satisfies the intended purpose
Appropriate use of camera shots
Appropriate use of titling
Perfect opening and closing credits
Clear consistent audio
Appropriate creative use of the editing software
Correct file specifications
Effective support of purpose
Appropriate pacing of shots