Get working on your PSA project.
Remember:
1. Find a contest
2. Print the rules
3. Make an outline for your film
4. Make a Story board
5. Begin taping.
6. Edit
7. Meet all deadlines
DUE DATE TO FOLLOW.
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WELCOME TO HISTORY IN THE MAKING.
DON'T FORGET TO COMPLETE YOUR HOMEWORK OVER VACATION:
FIND A DOCUMENTARY FILM AND WATCH IT.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION(FYI): WHEN WE RETURN YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO WRITE A
REVIEW OF THE FILM WITH A RATING. THIS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS VERY WEBSITE
FOR EVERYONE TO SEE.
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H.I.T.M. Documentary film review assignment
Directions:
Write a review of the documentary film you have viewed.
The review should be typed in Word sent to my email. Logancanis@yahoo.com as
well as handed in to me in hard copy format.
Each review should follow this format.
Title of the Film
Director
Reviewed by:
Rating: on a scale of 1-5 stars
A written review. Don’t retell the film but tell us why we should or should
not watch this documentary. Be specific. Include any details regarding the
film that would help other filmmakers. What style of film is it? How is the
editing?
Due Date: Complete this review by Wednesday February 25, 2009
This is worth a Test grade.
Your review will not only be read by me but will be posted on my website for
others to read. If you are looking for a model of how to do this look at
movie review in the newspaper.
We will begin with an internet quest to discover what a Documentary film
really is. As you proceed in this course you will come to realize that the
learning never stops. As you discover new information make sure you share
it will everyone in the class. Other than the internet quest your first
assigment is to learn the names of everyone in the class.
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History in the Making
Internet Quest
Directions:
Using the internet as a your tool complete some research on the following
questions. You may put your answers in your notes or on this sheet of paper.
1. What is a Documentary film? Create your definition.
2. What are the different styles of Documenary film? Explain each
one. Below I have listed dome of the major types. If you find more add
them to the list.
Cinema Verite:
Direct Address:
Kino-Pravda:
Newsreels:
Political Cinema:
Other:
3. Explain which style you think appeals to you. Why?
4. Find and explore 10 different documentary film websites. What can
each one help you with during this course? In other words what is the
purpose of each website.
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GARAGEBAND ASSINGMENT Git'er done!
HISTORY IN THE MAKING
Garage Band Assignment
Directions:
Your task is to create a song on garageband with your partner that has a
certain feel or mood.
You must include:
1. A song that is no shorter than 30 seconds and no longer than 60
seconds.
2. A song that evokes a feeling or sets the tone.
3. A song that has a title.
Each student must demonstrate:
1. an understanding of how garageband works
2. that he/she can articulate where their song would be used in a film
3. The ability to defend your creative choices.
DO NOT:
Only use premade loops
DO:
Be as creative as possible.
AsK your teacher for suggestions:
Due: Period 1 we will present next week.
