Assignment 1

9/2-9/9

Students will finish reading the packet: Lights, Camera, Action

Students will discuss script writing and format

Assignment 1:
Objective: To introduce students to basic script writing.

1. Students will create an overview paragraph with their ideas for the project
2. Students will illustrate their ideas using a storyboard
3. Students will create a script using the format discussed in class on Friday
(the template is in shared - journalism II - info folder)

4. Students will pick two selections of music for the video and print out lyrics

Project:
I am _____?
1. Students will video and edit one 30 second scene
2. Students will create a video entitled: I am ______ (fill in your name)

** There must be a theme and purpose for the music selected for the video. In other words, the video must serve a purpose and be easily understood by any viewer

Specifics
1. No jumpy or sloppy footage
2. Clean, purposeful cuts
3. Only one type of transition (ex. Fade)
4. 3 seconds of black in the beginning --Use the title maker to create a tag for your video
(In the bot. Left corner, include your name, period, title of the video and the two songs)
5. 3 seconds of black at the end of the video
6. There must be clear purpose for the video / music
7. All filming must be completed in approved locations or the student will lose their filming privileges for the year.

9/2
Students will brainstorm ideas and create a paragraph with ideas for a storyboard

9/3
Students will create storyboards, meet with Mrs. Christian
Once approved, students will create initial scripts

9/4 & 9/5 Tutorials

1. Basic Instructions
2. Title Crawl