This document outlines tasks for students to complete a short film and film review as part of their coursework. Students will choose from four briefs to create a 30 second to 1 minute film involving at least three people and six shots. They will then edit their film using iMovie, add titles and credits, and a soundtrack using Garageband. Finally, students will write and design a magazine page review of their film, including images and following conventions of film reviews and magazine layout. They must document their process on a blog.

1. Returning Practical TasksMaking a Short Film and Film Review

2. The pointWhen completing your Year 13 coursework you will have to use more than one medium so you need to be comfortable working in moving image and print.This unit of work is designed to improve your film making skills.You are going to produce a short film from a choice of briefs and record the process on your blog.Remember, the quality of the films you make depends on you, not the briefs or the equipment.

3. The film taskYour film is to be about 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.At least three people must appear in each film.There needs to be at least six separate shots.There will be no more than 4 people in each group.You will need to produce an animatic (moving storyboard) and, if appropriate, a written script per group. These should appear on your blog.

4. Brief 1 of 4One PerspectiveFilm the whole sequence from one person’s point of view. You will not see that person. The other characters are not aware they are being watched. You need to use at least two different locations.

5. Brief 2 of 4The Quiet TaskA task is completed during the sequence. The only words used as ‘yes’ and ‘no’. Use at least one pan and one low angle shot. Use only one location.

6. Brief 3 of 4The ChaseFilm a chase sequence. At least one character is caught. Include a tracking shot.

7. Brief 4 of 4 The TestTwo or more characters are doing a test. It does not have to be an exam, though it can’t be dangerous. Use at least two close ups to show emotions.

8. Post productionYou will download your work into iMovie in order to edit it.You must include a title page and credits in appropriate places.You will create an appropriate soundtrack or sound effects using Garageband.Your work will be saved onto DVD as well as Quicktime to enable you to upload it to your blog.

9. The print briefYou are to create a page (or double page spread if you feel adventurous!) for an appropriate magazine to review the film you have created.You must include a minimum of two original images per person to the review.The style and content of the review are entirely up to you, but you need to show an understanding of the conventions of a film review and the design and layout of a magazine page.

10. The print brief contd.Again you should record the process of development on your blog.This should include your original images, draft layouts, draft copy of your article/review.Your work will be printed out and displayed in the department. It should also be uploaded to your blog.