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 * //6 April//**

//Hoo-ray for yesterday.//

//Which scene today? This is practice. Let's do it. Tomorrow, we will watch a doc if you like.//

//Matt's group -- work on script. Be specific. What mood, message do you want to create?// //Write a detailed script on laptop that can be shared w/ other teams and post-production.//

//Download Celtx on my machine.//

//Silent reading// //Demo the camera, mics and lighting kit.// //Hand out scripts to all class.// //ACTORS: practice your lines. How would you deliver these?// //CAMERA: How would you put together your shots?// //LIGHTING: Practice lighting techniques. Watch / read ideas on three-point lighting.// //COSTUMES: How would you dress / makeup the actors?// //Practice, prep today. Film and watch on Friday.//
 * //31 March//**
 * //28 March//**


 * //* Complete everything. Hand everything in as soon as possible. I'll photocopy it. //**


 * // TOMORROW: //**
 * // * Scripts and storyboards go out to groups. //**
 * // * Script is explained and read aloud by potential actors. //**
 * // * Discussion about potential changes and improvements. //**


 * // Scripts will be marked and grades assigned. //**

//Script writing...// //* Block out EACH SCENE. As the scene changes, you must indicate WHERE action is taking place, WHO is in the picture, WHAT is happening, what the SCENE looks like, including any added visuals that are not obvious. The more detail you add to this, the easier it will be for your film to come to life as you see it.// //* See me when you feel your script is completed, so you can begin your storyboard.//
 * //22 March//**
 * //21 March//**

//Matt is in...//

//Finish writing scripts. Beginning / middle / end. Draw out as many scenes as possible, complete with camera shots, etc.//

//Camera shots//

//Photocopy and distribute.//

//Vote and discuss potential changes.//

//Decide the primary teams: Actors, camera, sound, importing, costumes//

//See if there are any more copies of that book.//

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//Silent reading// //Reviewing general theme / idea of doc. Need a focus here.// //* Short film.// //* Many short shots as opposed to a few long shots.// //* We will all be doing multiple jobs//
 * //2 March//**

 **Questions To Ask About Media Messages**  "At the heart of media literacy is the principle of inquiry." Elizabeth Thoman, Skills & Strategies for Media Literacy 1. Who is the producer/storyteller of the message?

2. What is their purpose/motive/agenda? (to inform, to persuade, to educate, to call to action, to entertain, to shock)

3. Who is the intended (primary) target audience? How do you know? Is there another (secondary) audience?

4. What does the message say? How does it say it?

5. How do you know what the message means?

6. What format/medium does the producer use?

7. What are the advantages of the format/medium?

8. What methods/techniques does the producer use to make the message attractive/believable? 9. What lifestyle is portrayed in the message? What clues tell you ?

10. Who makes money or benefits from the message? [|__( Follow the Money Trail activity here)__]

11. Who/what is left out of the message? 12. Whose interests are served by telling/showing the message in a particular way?

13. Do you agree with the message?

14. How might different people interpret the message differently?

15. What do you know; what do you NOT know; What would you like to know?

16. Where can you go to verify the information or get more reliable information? 17. What can you do with the information you have obtained from the message?

//Examples:// //Who Cares?//

//Memories//

//Interrupted Lives//


 * //28 February//**

//Silent reading...see E10 plan.//

//ok, I need you to change your approach to this class for the next handful of weeks. No longer ENGLISH class. Think of it as 'Film making'. 'Cinematography'.//

//Reviewing idea of documentary / short film. We need to come up with a general theme.//

//Hand out Documentary sheets.//