Media Arts 7
Essential Questions:
Why are the media of moviemaking so good at capturing the meaning of a poem?
Content:
The 24 Minute Film Project
The Poetry Project
Skills and Processes:
Variety of angles
Adapting poetry to another medium
Storyboarding
Production planning
Audio/Video editing
Intellectual property rights
knowing the audience
Assessment:
screenings of rough cuts
online peer evaluation
self reflection
Resources:
camcorders
tripods
stop motion software
iMovie
Final Cut Express
Adobe Photoshop
Garageband
costumes and props
Multicultural Dimension:
community-based filmmaking reflects the voices of our student body
Integrated Learning:
Poetry adaptation connects to Language Arts curriculum