Lesson 6.3 - Unit Assessment: Photo Exhibit or Video
Specific Expectations:
Understanding Media Forms, Conventions, and Techniques - 2.1; 2.2
Creating Media Texts - 3.3
Learning Goals:
In this lesson you will be required to demonstrate the knowledge you have acquired either in photography or cinematography/videography in a project.
Learning Goal(s): I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding about what makes a great photograph.
Success Criteria: I am successful when the quality of the project I choose demonstrates that I have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills.
Unit Assessment Description:
OPTION #1: PHOTOGRAPHY
You will create a Photographic Exhibition consisting of 12 photographs (6 colour and 6 in black and white on one of the following themes:
- Architectural photography
- Urban life photography.
- Nature photography.
- Forest photography
- Sport photography
- Portraiture
- Food photography.
- Abstract or Surreal photography
Your exhibit must demonstrate all of the principles of photography that you have studied: the Rule of Thirds, Contrast in Object Size, Contrast in Light and Darkness, Angles, Lead-In (Leading) lines etc.
The photographs must be recent ones and must be taken by you. Paste each photo onto a single document with a few sentences describing how it communicates your Exhibit Theme.
On a separate sheet, write your name, the title of your Exhibit and the Theme a 100-150 word description explaining your theme and why you chose it
GRADING RUBRIC (for Option 1: Photography)
Learning Goal(s): I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding about what makes a creative and insightful video..
Success Criteria: I am successful when the quality of the project I choose demonstrates that I have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills.
OPTION #2: CINEMATOGRAPHY
You will create an original video that is between two (2) minutes long and five (5) minutes long (not including any credits). The video can be either an original documentary (REAL LIFE) or a narrative drama (STORY). You can choose any topic or theme you wish.
FOR A DRAMA PLEASE PREPARE A STORYBOARD THAT YOU CAN BRING TO CLASS TO SHOW THE TEACHER. This is not necessary for a documentary.
Your video should contain at least 15 different shots and include at least one of the following compositions: wide shot, medium shot, close-up shot, extreme close-up, high angle, low angle, over-the-shoulder shot, and at least one moving shot such as a dolly/tracking shot.
GRADING RUBRIC
Learning Goal(s): I will be able to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding about what makes a creative and insightful TV commercial
Success Criteria: I am successful when the quality of the project I choose demonstrates that I have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills.
OPTION #3: TV COMMERCIAL
You will create an original video commercial for TV that is 45 seconds long. You can choose any product you wish to sell in the commercial.
PLEASE PREPARE A STORYBOARD FOR EVERY SHOT IN THE COMMERCIAL. YOU WILL BRING THE STORYBOARD TO CLASS TO SHOW THE TEACHER.
Your video should contain at least 12 different shots and include at least one of the following compositions: wide shot, medium shot, close-up shot, extreme close-up, high angle, low angle, and at least one moving shot such as a dolly/tracking shot.
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.