The document provides the requirements and rubric for a stop-motion film assignment in a Communications Technology course. Students must use Photoshop and a film editing program to create a stop-motion film of at least 75 photos that demonstrates understanding of photography and editing. The rubric evaluates students on their knowledge of creative and technical skills, use of the creative process, demonstration of photography and editing skills, and contribution to a group critique.

1. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Stop-Motion Film Task
DUE:
TASK: Use Photoshop, photography and a film-editing program (such as Imovie) to
produce a stop-motion film using a series of a minimum of 75 photos.
The film must demonstrate an understanding of photography and editing.
Use all the steps of the Creative Process to complete the task.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
A short stop-motion film using a series of 75 photos (minimum)
The photos must be edited in Photoshop and then arranged in a film-editing program
(either Imovie or a similar program).

2. Communications Technology Stop-Motion Film Rubric
Expectations:
1. Knowledge: (B3) create productions that demonstrate competence in the
application of creative and technical skills and incorporate current standards,
processes, formats, and technologies.
2. Thinking: (B2) use the Creative Process to meet a communications technology
challenge.
3. Communication: demonstrate an understanding of photography, photo editing and
film editing.
4. Application: (A4) demonstrate an understanding of and apply the interpersonal and
communications skills necessary to work in a team environment.
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