Media Arts, 11-28-2017

Warm-Up: Why is it important to be specific when giving constructive criticism? (Answer this in Google Classroom.)

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Today's Agenda

1. Warm-Up (See above)
2.  Assignments
   1. Film Festival, January 24th (Midterm)
      1. Next step is Initial Assembly (Friday's homework).
         1. A "rough cut" of a rough cut.
         2. Clips in order, no text or special effects needed.
   2. Homework
      1. Due 12-01-2017 (THIS FRIDAY!):
         1. 5 pts: Pacing (Is it so slow the audience gets bored? Is it so fast the audience misses things?)
         2. 5 pts: Audio (Is the dialogue clearly spoken? Do other sounds drown the dialogue out? Do the sounds help reinforce the plot?
         3. 5 pts: Visuals (Title & credits? Can the audience see what's going on?  Do the shot choices direct the audience's focus in ways that help move the plot along? Are the transitions distracting?)
         4. 5 pts: Video is an "Initial Assembly" of your Film Festival entry.
3. Work Time
   1. Homework Criticism
      1. All videos have something good worth saying.
      2. All videos have room for improvement.
      3. You will be earning a grade for this activity.
         1. Off task behaviors will be noted and redirected.
         2. Expect an "Exit Ticket" that requires complete sentences.
         3. When asked to explain why, EXPLAIN WHY.