106: Journey of the Hero

OBJ: SWBAT identify the Hero's Journey

VOCAB:

Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell

1. Hero doesn't fit in society because of an Obstacle

2. Hero goes somewhere and has a supernatural experience

3. Hero returns and defeats an Obstacle

4. Hero finds bliss, fits in with society.

WORKTIME:

Analyze the hero's journey in Batman

CLOSING: How will your 2030 Batman follow the Hero's Journey?

108: Mise-en-scene in Historical Fiction

OBJ: SWBAT analyze media for design elements.

VOCAB: Historical Fiction - an made up story surrounding actual events.

OPENING: What is difficult about designing for historical fiction or "period" film?

WORKTIME:

1. Analyze mise-en-scene in "Forrest Gump"

CLOSING: How does the the mise-en-scene reveal what Forrest is feeling at different times?

HW: Find examples of other historical fiction media. Copy into notebook for next class.

108: Designing Mise-en-Scene for Monster

OBJ: SWBAT apply media design concepts to author study.
TASK/VOCAB: Mise-en-scene - designing the visuals (lights, background, costumes, etc.) to reflect what is happening inside a character. "Outer world reveals the inner world"

OPENING: What is going on inside Steve Harmon?

MINI LESSON: Mise-en-scene slide show & "V for Vendetta"

WORKTIME:

1. How does Steve feel in each of these locations?

a. Manhattan Detention Center (any handwritten)

b. Home (p.58)

c. Courtroom

2. How should the lights, background, costumes and camera show how Steve feels in these locations?

CLOSING:

HW: Look for an example of mise-en-scene in media.

Shot List

OBJ: SWBAT organize writing for media production.

VOCAB- Shot List - a list of things to film including notes about the shot.

MINILESSON: How is a shot list made?

The Mummy Returns

WORKTIME:

1. Find visuals within voice over scripts essay

2. Make a shot list of 15 visuals you could film.

CLO: How does a shot list help your project.

SEM: Screen Direction

OBJ:SWBAT apply visual media rules to storytelling.

TASK: 180 degree rule - a basic guideline in film making that states that two characters (or other elements) in the same scene should always have the same left/right relationship to each other. If the camera passes over the imaginary axis connecting the two subjects, it is called crossing the line. The new shot, from the opposite side, is known as a reverse angle.

MINI LESSON: Demonstrate with camera & playback.

WORKTIME

1. Choreograph scenes using 180 degree rule

2. Rehearse recording with Monitor and Director

CLOSING: How does the 180 degree rule apply to your department (lights, sound, special effects, script, directing, art, costumes, etc...)

HW: Look for examples of 180 degree rule.

Monster 6

OBJ: SWBAT recognize and identify elements of a screenplay.

VOCAB: Voice over (VO) - hearing a characters voice but seeing something else.

WORKTIME:

1.Read "Monster"

2. Answer CLO

CLO: Why does a screenplay use "Voiceover" or "VO"?

Essay to A/V Script

OBJ: SWBAT compose a multimedia report for information.

TASK: Pace - the speed and flow within

MINI LESSON: Put what you say in Audio column.

WORKTIME:

Advertising process

1. Product - WHAT are you selling?

2. Target - WHO are you selling it to? (Men, Women or both, Age 18-49, WHERE do they live)

3. Appeal - HOW are you selling it (Lifestyle, Testimonial, Slice of Life)

4. Slogan - (Subway "Eat Fresh", Coke "Open Happiness)

5. Script - 1/2 Page,

6. Rehearse -

7. Record - use cameras

8. Edit -

9. Export as Mp4 -

10. Upload to Vimeo.com -

CLO: How do you plan to pace your report or ad?

HW: Finish A/V Script