20 UNIT III: Producing Short Films (optional unit for students and teachers with some background in basic filmmaking) SUBJECTS: Media Arts, History & Social Studies, English Language Arts GRADES: 9-12 LENGTH: 8-10 days Media & Materials Recording: Options might include cameras with video/audio capabilities, tablets, or smartphones with video/audio recording capabilities Editing: Computers, tablets, or smartphones with editing capabilities such as iMovie, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe Premiere Rush Storyboard, Shot List, Production Plan Templates Journals Learning Objectives Engage in the research process (e.g., make observations, interview others) to identify a problem that can be explored through a short film. Conduct a short research project to answer a self-generated question or solve a problem; synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured sequences. Demonstrate deliberate choices in organizing and integrating content and stylistic conventions in short film productions. Work with the challenges and constraints of the short film format to develop a range of creative and adaptive abilities, such as problem-solving and thinking flexibly. Learning Activities: Day 1: Introductory Activity - Communicating your identity through film 1.What is something you can communicate about your identity in a 30-second video? 2.Think about something that you want other people to know about you (that might not be known). 3.Students can shoot videos inside or outside the classroom (if allowed). Encourage them to be creative; in addition to filming themselves, they can also film objects, food, clothing, words, shapes, and light. No editing is necessary, but students can edit if the technology is available. A fun challenge might be to create a 30-second film without editing. The projects should be ready to be shared during the next class. 4.If no technology is available, students can also storyboard their ideas using the storyboard template in Appendix B.
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