FILM ISU Semester 2 2015-2016

For the film course, you have three options for the final assignment.
To create a Sweded Film Trailer, which will involve choosing a trailer, blocking out the clips,

planning the necessary backdrops, props, sets, sounds, and voiceovers.

A film issue study, where you investigate and present information on one of the following: (i) race

representation in film; (ii) gender representation in film; (iii) sexual content in film or (iv) violence in film.
The presentation can take the form of a bulletin board, a comic, a video, a podcast, prezi, or powerpoint,
and should address the following questions with supporting evidence: (a) what is the background to the
issue? (b) what are the main positions take about the issue, and why? (c) what changes have there been
since this first was raised as an issue?
Developing a 2.5 minute original/semi-original science fiction film with 5 thirty second scenes. You

will be expected to complete a script and storyboards for all five scenes, film at least two of the scenes,
and include appropriate sound effects, music, and dialogue.
All final assignments will be presented and due on Monday, June 20th.

FILM ISU Semester 2 2015-2016

Criteria
Knowledge/
Understanding
Student
demonstrates
understanding of the
most important
elements of film
language/or the film
issue
Thinking
Student applies
knowledge of film
tools to the project/or
the folm issue

Level 1
(50-59%)

Level 2
(60-69%)

Level 3
(70-79%)

Level 4
(80-100%)

demonstrates
a limited
knowledge and
understanding
of the most
important
elements of
film language

demonstrates
some
knowledge and
understanding
of the most
important
elements of
film language

demonstrates
considerable
knowledge and
understanding
of the most
important
elements of film
language

demonstrates a
thorough knowledge
and understanding of
the most important
elements of film
language

applies
knowledge
with limited
effectiveness

applies
knowledge
with some
effectiveness

applies
knowledge with
considerable
effectiveness

applies knowledge
with a high degree of
effectiveness

/25

/25
Communication
Student
communicates the
story effectively /or
the film issue

Communicates
with limited
effectiveness

Application
Student applies
knowledge of film
language and tools
to the project/or the
film issue

Applies
knowledge
with limited
effectiveness

Communicates
with some
effectiveness

Applies
knowledge
with some
effectiveness

Communicates
with
considerable
effectiveness

Communicates with
a high degree of
effectiveness

Applies
knowledge with
considerable
effectiveness

Applies knowledge
with a high degree of
effectiveness

/20

/30