Gr. 11 Media Arts

 


Cawthra Park Secondary School
Final Summative Evaluation
January 2009

ASM 3O0 							         
Jan. 5th  -  Jan. 16th , 2009 
Instructor: Ms. Wilde		           
Class Presentations: Jan. 19th & 20th, 2009


All work is to be done in class time at school, 
unless you are composing an entry for the animation festival.

Part 1 - Flash Presentation. 

The theme is "Going to School - at Cawthra and around the World." 
Research conditions that students in Third World, war torn countries or 
First Nations reservations in Canada face, in just trying to attend school. 
Once at school, what are the conditions?
Suggested research: photojournalists such as Lana Slezic, Larry Towell, 
Finbarr O'Reilly, and Rita Leistner. 

Submit a Flash animation, contain the following
- Opening intro, with your name and project title.
- between 150 - 500 frames
- at least6 layers,  
-  6 - 10 digital photos, half must be original
- some use of photoshop, on at least one image
- an element that fades or changes hue, 
- a shape tween  
- two motion tweens 
- music
This is the minimum requirement, more is encouraged! Try to add original 
drawings and designs, in addition to the digital images. 
- Finally, complete your animation with a frame that says: 
   "Cawthra Park, Media Arts, January 2009."

- Save it as an .fla file.
- Export the animation as a Quick Time Video also.


Part 2 - Word Document

A paragraph containing the following information about a photojournalist who 
inspired you. Include:
a.) general background, such as a age, nationality, work experience
b.) description of work, such as type of locations, and lifestyle.
c.) A sample photograph, labelled and inserted with your analysis and personal response 
d.) An explanation of how you were inspired by this photographer in your 
project. 
e.) Submit as a Word document file, about 3/4's of a page long,  named with your last name.

      Save all files in a folder called "yourlastname_final." 

   Checklist: 

o Your animation, saved as a .fla and quick time file.
o Your written statement is to be included as a Word doc. 
o Do not include any unnecessary images or files.
o Submit to Ms. Wilde's drop box, by the end of class Friday, Jan. 16th  
2009.   Instructions are on my Teacher Web, called "sending files in 105A."

Materials available: 
Digital cameras, scanner, paper, tape, scissors, pastels, coloured pencils, 
markers, magazines, newspaper, wire, drawings, found objects.
 
Presentations:

Each student will present his or her work to the class on 
Monday Jan. 19th and Tuesday Jan. 20th, 2009.
As we view your presentation on the screen, you will give us a verbal 
Artist's Statement, of approximately 2 - 3 minutes, explaining your choice 
of images and elements.
Marks will be deducted for non-attendance and/or non-attention during the 
presentations.
Evaluation:

Flash			
	/80


ć Content is informative and thoughtfully selected
ć Level 4	ć Level 3	ć Level 2	ć Level 1
ć Sense of originality and creativity
ć Level 4	ć Level 3	ć Level 2	ć Level 1
ć Elements, such as colour, contrast and interesting framing are used
ć Level 4	ć Level 3	ć Level 2	ć Level 1
ć Sound or music  adds to overall effect
ć Level 4	ć Level 3	ć Level 2	ć Level 1
ć Fine sense of timing / pacing with motion
ć Level 4	ć Level 3	ć Level 2	ć Level 1


Personal Reflection	- Word Document				/10

All required topics covered 
With insight & development	Satisfactory info, & personal comment
	Adequate information	Little reflection
Clear, concise writing
Very clear	Easily read	Readable 	Rather vague

Presentation 								
	/10
Dynamic, shows conviction	Clear & interested	Lacks enthusiasm
	Difficult to hear
As an audience member
Shows respect	Listens with interest	Some attention	Distracted  	Skips

Overall Professional Student Behaviour:                                    
Attendance, punctuality, clean-up, respectful behaviour, positive attitude.



For those of you who are working for the animation festival, you will submit your animation and a 
Word document giving information on a photojournalist of your choice. 

Guidelines: ASM 3O0	Advanced Animation Project

For Cawthra Animation Festival, your choice of:

1.) Flash Narrative 

Length: 30 sec. ¡V 2 min.
Dimensions ¡V 4:3 eg. 800 x 600 pixels
Format: swf, mov, or avi
Music optional, but must be original or have permission from band
Limited use of photos


2.) Abstract Art

Length: 30 sec. ¡V 2 min.
Dimensions ¡V 4:3 eg. 800 x 600 pixels
Format: swf, mov, or avi
Music optional, but must be original or have permission from band
Limited use of photos


3.) 2 ¡V D Classical ¡V Frame by Frame drawings
Length: 30 sec. ¡V 2 min.
Dimensions ¡V 4:3 eg. 800 x 600 pixels
Format: swf, mov, or avi
Music optional, but must be original or have permission from band
Limited use of photos


4.) Music Video

Length: 30 sec. ¡V 2 min.
Dimensions ¡V 4:3 eg. 800 x 600 pixels
Format: swf, mov, or avi
Music must be original or have permission from band
Limited use of photos


Judging Criteria can be viewed on the animation website, under each category.

Ms. Wilde