This assignment is based on readings and lecture in Weeks 2 and 3 (Form & Narrative; Style & Structure). In this assignment, students are asked to use what they learned in these modules to create 1) a short film, or 2) a storyboard for a short film.
Pick 1 of the 2 options below:
OPTION 1: USE A (MOBILE) DEVICE TO RECORD A 1-3 minute FILM/VIDEO
This option works best for students who own audio-video recording devices and are comfortable using simple editing tools for video, such as iMovie or editing apps. Students may also make a one-take film where no editing is used.
Students opting to make their own film will record the film on a mobile device (such as a phone or digital camera) and edit the video if needed. Media commons located in the THUN library has a variety of video editing tools for student use (for those at the PSU Berks campus), or students may opt to use editing software or apps they own. Sample short films are posted on CANVAS.
OR
OPTION 2: CREATE A STORYBOARD FOR A SHORT FILM (minimum 15-18 frames / 3-6 pages)
This option works best for students who are not comfortable using audio-video technology. Students will create a storyboard for a short film. Sample storyboards including blank templates are posted on CANVAS.
FOR BOTH OPTIONS:
Students will come up with their own plot/storyline (be creative!) using the 3-act narrative structure. Students may choose any film genre. It is important that students incorporate elements based on film style/structure: narrative, and formal elements such as editing, cinematography, sound, etc. Films should be between 1-3 mins long (no more than 3 mins) and saved in MP4 format. Storyboards should be at least 3 pages (minimum) in length and saved as JPEG, PDF or PNG. SEE SAMPLE STORYBOARDS AND SHORT FILMS ON CANVAS (templates for storyboard also available on CANVAS)
UPLOAD SHORT FILMS/STORYBOARD TO CANVAS DROPBOX by 11:59 PM JUNE 12
2022/6/10 15:11 Film or Storyboard — SUBMIT ASSIGNMENT HERE
https://psu.instructure.com/courses/2181907/assignments/13985935 2/2
总得分： 15 ，满分 15
Storyboard or Film: Rubric
标准 等级 得
分
6 分
6 分
3 分
For storyboards: Please scan or take clear pictures of the storyboard pages to upload on CANVAS (please make sure the pages are numbered). File format: PDF, JPEG or PNG only.
For short films: Films or links to films (if a film is saved on sites such as YouTube) can be uploaded to the CANVAS dropbox. File format: MP4, MOV or a similarly universal video file. If the file is too big and cannot be uploaded to CANVAS, students may opt to upload it to PSU’s Sharepoint/OneDrive or YouTUBE to be shared with the instructor.
Story/plot
Story and plot is clear and cogent, incorporating the 3-act structure.
6 得分 Excellent
3 得分 Good/Satisfactory
0 得分 Unclear/missing
Style
Stylistic elements (approaches to cinematography, editing, sound, etc.) are included.
6 得分 Excellent
3 得分 Good/satisfactory
0 得分 Unclear/missing
Format/mechanics
Films are 1-3 minutes long Storyboards are min 3 pages
Work is well put together, not appearing careless/haphazard or rushed (last-minute work).
3 得分 Strong formatting/mechanics
1.5 得分 Satisfactory
Overall good but some missing elements or problems with formatting
