Friday, October 22, 2010

How to Shows (Block 4, Even days)

How to Annoy Duffey
How to Make a How To Video
How to Tailgate
How to Be a Jerk

Please watch the videos from the list above, and then respond to each of the following questions in a paragraph of 3-4 sentences. You will be graded as follows for each question:

3-4 sentences, strong focus, school appropriate - 10 points
2 sentences, strong focus, school appropriate - 5 points
Fewer than 2 sentences OR nonexistent focus - 0 points

Total possible points: 30

1. In YOUR video, what was your greatest success, and why?
2. If you could reshoot YOUR video, what would you do differently? Why?
3. Of the 4 videos completed by the class, which was your favorite, and why?

All aspects of the production are fair game for your critique: lights, set, shots, audio quality, etc. But remember that all criticism should be clear, specific, and productive. It should not be mean, accusatory, or personal.

Please label your submissions with your First Name and Last Initial ONLY! Your posts will not appear immediately. You must complete this critique before October 25, 2010. Five (5) points will be deducted each day this critique is late.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

How To Shows (Block 3, Odd Days)

How to Become Popular
How to Throw a House Party
How to Coke and Mentos
How to Be a Boss

Please watch the videos from the list above, and then respond to each of the following questions in a paragraph of 3-4 sentences. You will be graded as follows for each question:

3-4 sentences, strong focus, school appropriate - 10 points
2 sentences, strong focus, school appropriate - 5 points
Fewer than 2 sentences OR nonexistent focus - 0 points

Total possible points: 30

1. In YOUR video, what was your greatest success, and why?
2. If you could reshoot YOUR video, what would you do differently? Why?
3. Of the 4 videos completed by the class, which was your favorite, and why?

All aspects of the production are fair game for your critique: lights, set, shots, audio quality, etc. But remember that all criticism should be clear, specific, and productive. It should not be mean, accusatory, or personal.

Please label your submissions with your First Name and Last Initial ONLY! Your posts will not appear immediately. You must complete this critique before October 25, 2010. Five (5) points will be deducted each day this critique is late.