NWHS Group Video Project

Advanced Computer Applications
NWHS Group Video Project

You and your group are going to create a short video about a topic that highlights something about NWHS. It can be a sports team, a club, a class, a “how to” video for new students, etc. I am open to different ideas and I encourage creativity! As you consider your topic choices, remember that you must pick a topic that you can film during your class period (if you are using the school’s cameras). If you have your own camera and can film on your own time, you may do that also. You will be required to edit the video in class using Movie Maker so make sure that if you use a different camera, you are able to get the footage from the camera to the your computer.

ALL TOPICS MUST BE APPROVED BY MRS. HARTLEY PRIOR TO STARTING.

Here are some general guidelines to get you started:
• 2-3 People per Group
• Must have an APPROVED topic before starting
• Submit a plan of the video prior to starting to tape
o Storyboards available or you can create your own planning sheet either on the computer or by hand
• Video should be 3-5 Minutes
• Video must have an obvious theme
• There must be an obvious beginning, middle, and end
• Demonstration of various shooting techniques should be used
o Discussed in the “Shooting Better Videos” Notes. Examples: Pans, Zooms, Various viewpoints, etc.

RUBRIC IS ON THE BACK
Requirement Excellent (90-100%) Good (70-89%) Needs Improvement (0-69%) Your Score
Pre-Planning (10 pts) Submitted a detailed plan of the video idea prior to shooting the video. The “plan” may be in the form of a script/outline or a storyboard. Submitted a plan of the video idea prior to shooting the video. The “plan” may be in the form of a script or a storyboard. Submitted a vague plan of the video idea prior to shooting the video OR did not submit a plan at all.
Time Limit (10 pts) 3-5 Minutes 2-3 Minutes OR 5+ Minutes Less than 2 minutes
Theme (15 pts) Followed approved topic; Developed theme throughout movie; Had a definite and logical beginning, middle and end. Loosely followed approved topic; Developed theme throughout movie; Did not have a definite and logical beginning, middle and end. No approved topic; Theme was unclear or inappropriate; Had no definite and logical beginning, middle and end.
Volume Level (10 pts)

(Includes sounds on the video itself, songs, voice overs, sound effects, etc.) Sound was used to effectively enhance the video. If there was sound from the video, it was easy to hear what was being said. The volume level was appropriate throughout. Sound was used to enhance the video. Volume throughout added to the presentation. No sound was used OR sound was not used effectively OR sound effects were not school appropriate.
Creativity (15 pts) The video had many creative elements. Topic, footage, video shooting techniques, and effects were used very effectively and enhanced the video. The video had some creative elements. Topic, footage, video shooting techniques, and effects were used somewhat effectively. Very few creative elements were included in the video and/or footage or shooting techniques were very poorly put together.
Participation (15 pts) (Individual Grade) Played an active role in making the video. Played a somewhat active role in making the video. Did not play an active role in developing the video.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 75