8th+PSA+assignment

Making a PSA Watch PSAs as a class. Choose a topic. Make sure the teacher records your information. Choose a group name. Begin researching if time allows.
 * Step 1: Introduction of PSA Project (class 1)**

Topic Suggestions:
 * Recycling
 * Anti-Bullying
 * Anti-Drug
 * Stay in school
 * Anything related to going green

1. Open a Microsoft Word document and save it with the filename: **Rm#.Name.PSA Research** (Suggestion: Each person in your group should have their own research document. If someone in your group is absent, you will still be able to continue working!) Consider using a Google doc so all can share the info. If you do this share me into the group.
 * Step 2:Research (1 class period)**

2. Using the Internet, research information about your topic. You need to collect 10 facts about your topic. Follow the suggestions below: - You must use at least 3 Web sites to collect your research. - Copy and paste facts into your Word document. Remember that you need to cite the Website where you got the information. (You don't want to plagiarize!) - It's a good idea to bookmark the Website (so you can go back to it) and copy the URL (Web address) into your Word doc.

3. You will use the facts you collect to write a short, informative essay about your topic. If you finish with your research early, you may begin Step 3.


 * Step 4: Proposal Form & Consultation**

Complete this proposal form about your public service announcement and submit as instructed. Make sure the teacehr has approved of your facts before moving on to story board




 * Step 5: Script / Storyboard ( 2 class periods as a group)**

Today you will begin **writing your script and storyboard**. Your script is the exact words that you will speak during your public service announcement. It's a good idea to set-up your script similar to this:

Student 1: "My name is John Doe." Student 2: "I'm Jane Smith and this public service announcement is about organic farming." Student 2: "Did you know that many of the fruits and vegetables you eat are grown with pesticides?" Student 1: "Pesticides harm the environment and can pollute rivers, lakes, and our drinking water."

Create your script in Microsoft Word or GOOGLE DOC. Save it to the hand in folder with the filename: **Rm#. group name.Script**. or SHARE ME INTO YOUR GOOGLE DOC

Your storyboard is a drawing that will help you to plan the scenes in your public service announcement. You can draw the scene in the box and provide directions on the lines. (For example, if you want one of your actors to close the door in a certain scene, you would write those directions on the storyboard.)


 * Step 6: Practicing your PSA & Filming**

You and your partner(s) should practice your PSA several times before filming it. Below are some tips to help you film your PSA. When you are ready to record your PSA, see the teacher for a Flip cam. >
 * Speak loudly and clearly.
 * Watch your speech rate. (Don't speak too quickly or too slowly.)
 * For the best video, try NOT to use the zoom in or zoom out feature on the Flip. This affects the quality of the video. Instead, walk towards or away from your subject to zoom in or out.
 * Be aware of the lighting. Find a place where the lighting is good. Don’t film in front of a bright window or door.
 * Stop your filming when you are changing out props, setting up the stage, etc.
 * Use your storyboard as a guide. Remember to use 2 to 3 different camera angles to make your video interesting.
 * RELAX! You can always delete and start again!
 * I will upload your video
 * Your group will use imovie to edit your video
 * You can add music and effects to the beginning and ending of your PSA.
 * Be sure to add a title at the beginning.
 * Be sure to add credits at the end.
 * I will upload your video
 * Your group will use imovie to edit your video
 * You can add music and effects to the beginning and ending of your PSA.
 * Be sure to add a title at the beginning.
 * Be sure to add credits at the end.

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How will you be graded?

Your group will get a grade on the written portions and the scoring guide is below for the video portion



**Public Service Announcement: Scoring Guide**   **http://www.hayshighindians.com/academics/classes/csadams/tapestry/PSA%20scoring%20guidelines.htm** Introduction is compelling and provides motivating content that hooks the viewer from the beginning of the video and keeps the audience’s attention. || 4 points The introduction is clear and coherent and evokes interest in the topic and response from listeners. || 2 points The introduction shows some structure but does not create a strong sense of what is to follow. May be overly detailed or incomplete and is somewhat appealing to the audience. || 0 points The introduction does not orient the audience to what will follow. The sequencing is unclear and does not appear interesting or relevant to the audience. ||  || Includes a clear statement of purpose or theme and is creative, compelling and clearly written. Events and messages are presented in a logical manner || 6 points Information is presented as a connected theme logical details and persuasive information used. || 3 pts The content does not present a clearly stated theme, is vague, and some of the supporting information does not seem to fit the main idea. May appear as a disconnected series of scenes with no unifying main idea. || 0 pts Content lacks a central theme, clear point of view, or logical sequence of information. Much of the information presented is irrelevant. There is little persuasive information and only one or two pertinent facts are presented. ||  || Appropriate and succinct, supported by data || 6 pts Rambling or indecisive, supported by data || 3 pts Conclusion not shown to be supported by data || 0 pts Conclusion not drawn, or based on faked data ||  || Clear, coherent explanation of the science, in multiple formats || 12 pts Clear, coherent explanation of the science, in only one format || 6 pts Science explanation is unclear, incoherent || **-36 pts** **Science explanation not given** ||  || Physics explanation appropriate for target audience || 8 pts Physics explanation is beyond the grasp of the target audience || 4 pts Physics explanation shows no regard for target audience || **-24 pts** **Physics explanation not given** ||  || Clearly describes each shot visually. Includes movements, narration or dialogue, and fx. Shows evidence of planning through all parts of the production. || 6 pts Complete scripts or storyboard, though not detailed. Shows evidence of planning through most parts of production || 3 pts Sketchy script or storyboard. Shows evidence of planning for a few parts of production || 0 pts No storyboard or script; or storyboard/script had little relation to actual product ||  || Always in focus (unless purposefully done). Always steady. Variety of camera movements. Movements are planned purposeful and provide impact. Variety of angles and shots (close-up to long shot) Varied composition (1/3rds) || 4 pts Usually in focus. Usually steady. Pans and zooms are limited and usually purposeful Composition usually follows rule of 1/3rds || 2 pts Sometimes in focus. Sometimes steady. No camera movement OR excessive movement || 0 pts Barely able to view ||  || All scenes have sufficient lighting for viewer to easily see action. Vivid colors Innovative use of lighting || 4 pts Most scenes have sufficient lighting to tell what is happening || 2 pts Many scenes are overly bright or dark || 0 pts Lighting conditions make the video unbearable to view ||  ||
 * **Activity** || **Exemplary** || **Proficient** || **Partially Proficient** || **Incomplete** || POINTS ||
 * **Introduction** || 6 pts
 * **Organization** || 9 pts
 * **Conclusion** || 9 pts
 * **Physics: Science of seatbelts** || 18 pts
 * **Physics: Explanations targeted to audience** || 12 pts
 * **Script/ storyboard** || 9 pts
 * **Video** || 6 pts
 * **Lighting** || 6 pts

All transitions between clips appropriate, suit the mood and content, and smooth the flow from one scene to the next || 4 pts Basic transitions used (cut and fade) appropriately and other types of transitions usually added as appropriate for the scene || 2 pts No transitions between clips are used or too many different transitions used without thought to purpose || 0 points Not evident or minimal use ||  || Variety of pacing and changes fit the “mood” of the content. Pacing keeps viewers interested. All video clips fit the storyline || 4 pts Most video clips move at a steady pace, fast enough to keep the audience interested and slow enough to transmit the message. Most video clips fit the storyline || 2 pts Many video clips are too long or too short and leave out essential action or dialogue Several video clips do not fit the storyline. || 0 points ||  || All of the graphics, animations, or sfx seem related to and enhance the topic/theme/ message. All graphics and animations are original. All elements fit well with each other || 4 pts Most of the graphics, animations, or sfx seem related to and enhance the topic/theme /message. All graphics and animations are original. Most graphics clear || 2 pts Some of the graphics, animations, or sfx seem unrelated to or detract from the topic/theme/message. Graphics are unclear. || 0 pts Graphics are clipart or “borrowed” from the WWW ||  || Excellent use of dialogue and sound. Editing is crisp. No unnecessary sound. No sound distracts from the purpose of the film. || 12 pts Most sound and dialogue was necessary and effective. Could be better edited or utilized. || 8 pts Some additional sound was needed to make the point. Quality and use could be improved. Sound appeared and ended abruptly. || 0 points Sound quality was poor, inappropriate, and/or confusing. Contained overwhelming background noise. ||  || Music was planned that fit the clips and the mood of the clips. **Appropriate credit given!** || 4 pts Music was used, did not fit the mood but did fit the clips. **Appropriate credit given.** || 2 pts Music was used that was inappropriate or didn’t fit the clips. Or, no credit was given. || 0 points No music was used. ||  || Thorough evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness Style or mood which suits the content evident Creative and original || 12 pts Some evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness Some evidence of thought to style and mood, though may not suit the content. || 8 pts Little evidence of imagination, creativity, or thoughtfulness No style or mood is apparent || **//0 FOR ENTIRE PROJECT//** Idea plagiarized from another group or media source. ||  ||
 * **Transitions** || 6 pts
 * **Pacing/ Continuity** || 6 pts
 * **Graphics, Animation & SFX** || 6 pts
 * **Sound and dialogue** || 15 pts
 * **Music** || 6 pts
 * **Creativity** || 15 pts
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(rubric adapted from other sources, most notably Apple Corporation)