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Media Arts, 11-6-2019 (Q1 Day 1)

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Warm-Up:

  • What makes a compelling antagonist?

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Objective:

  • Students will organize and develop artistic ideas and work (Anchor Standard 2) to understand relationships between Media Arts and Language Arts.

Today's Agenda

Business

  1. Computers
    1. I'm working on replacing the 11 year old computers.
    2. The latest one is here!
    3. This time I'm trying for three!
  2. Q1 Report Card Grades
    1. I have fallen slightly behind where I want to be from Ms. Jeter's departure.
    2. I will published my revised grades before I go home today.
      1. This will still be before the official deadline, as I DID plan ahead.

Learning Opportunities

  1. Autobiographical Video

    1. No re-submissions of the video (We're in 2nd Quarter now)
    2. If you had an excused absence on Monday, you MAY make up the critiques during class today.
      1. After dismissal, it will be too late.
  2. Film Festival

    1. Categories:
      1. Under-a-Minute Challenge (6th grade only!)
      2. Documentary/Informative
      3. Feature
      4. Broadcast
      5. (Animation?!)
    2. Grading, copy/pasted from official rules (Some variations occur depending on chosen category, most follow this format.)
      1. Power of the Story (15 pts – 75%)
        Does the film convey a story that is compelling and addresses the theme and/or fits related category? This represents 75% of your score, and you are encouraged to spend plenty of time crafting your script and getting feedback from others.
      2. Technical Aspects (3 pts – 15%)
        The focus here is on meeting basic concerns (appropriate lighting, spoken audio that can be easily understood, balanced volume, etc.). While exceptionally well-produced films do have a small advantage, the key issues are the clarity, creativity, and compelling nature of your story.
      3. Titles and Citations (2 pts – 10%)
        Does the film include the use of titles and citations and make it clear for the viewer who is responsible for what is used? Note that if it is unclear that something has been cited (music that isn’t explained in the credits, for example), the film will not be judged.
    3. Pre-Production
      1. Script/Storyboard (Due November 15th)
    4. Production
      1. Filming as needed
    5. Post-Production
      1. Initial Edit (Due December 6th)
      2. Rough Cut 1 (Due December 20th)
      3. Rough Cut 2 (Due January 9th)
      4. Final Cut (Due January 17th)
    6. Foulois Film Festival
      1. January 22nd (Tentative Date)
  3. Setting & Character Design
    1. Aspects
      1. FATE RPG has a simple method for this that we can use.
    2. 2019-11-06 Setting and Character Design Worksheet
      1. Google Classroom
  4. Podcasting
    1. Name
    2. Schedule
    3. Topics
    4. Segments
  5. Exit Ticket (Auto-posted to Google Classroom at 12:40pm.)

    1. 11-6: Make a list of at least 5 segments you think would be a good fit for our podcast. For ONE of those, explain why you would be a great choice for working on that segment.
  6. HOMEWORK
    1. 10-31: Come to class on Monday with a pitch (short description meant to get people interested in something) for your Film Festival project. What will it be about?
    2. 11-4: Come up with 1-3 possible names for our Foulois podcast. For each of your ideas, explain your reasoning for why it would be a great idea to use that name. We will be voting in class.
    3. 11-6: Write a rough draft of your script to share with the class on Friday. YOU WILL NOT BE GIVEN TIME IN CLASS TO WRITE YOUR SCRIPT BEFORE WE CRITIQUE IT!