Short project (B1ºA/B)

-Here you are a couple of reminders of this morning´s class:

1.The short is to be done in groups of 3/4 people max.
2. You can include a trailer, outtakes and a poster.
3. It should last no less than 5 minutes (outtakes or trailer don´t count here!).
4. The script must be written using Celtx and handed in on paper (deadlines below). It will be given back to you checked before Easter so that you can start filming over the holidays.
5. Optionally you can also add the storyboard (it´s very advisable to organize your filming). You can use Storyboard That.

-Assessment: It will account for 15% of total mark of the term (Speaking mark), that is, 1,5 points. 1 point of the mark will be individual and will take into account the speaking skills (fluency, correct English, etc.) of each student; the remaing 0,5 points will be given to the technical quality of the short, performances, etc (this mark will be shared by all members of the team).

-Tasks to be carried out:

1. Director: is primarily responsible for the storytelling, creative decisions and acting of the film.
2. Scriptwriter: the one/s in charge of writing the script for the actors to learn. As already mentioned, use Celtx to write it.
3. Storyboard artist. S/he must elaborate the storyboard, that is, the story in "comic" format that will be used as a model for the shooting of the scenes. You can do it online if you like (on the website mentioned above).
4. Production designer: creates the visual conception of the film and is in charge of the sets, locations, costumes, "special effects" and make up.
5. Director of photography:  S/he records the film and supervises photography.
6. Sound designer/Composer: chooses (or, why not, creates) the appropriate music and sound effects for the scenes. 

7. Actors, obviously. Every member must assume a role. You all must speak at least one minute. 
-As it´s also obvious, each team member must take over several tasks.  

-Deadlines:

1st delivery: March 30. The script (on paper) and the list of members with their tasks and roles in the play.  

2nd delivery: May 4 .That day you must present the following items:

      1.The storyboard (optional), on paper.
      2.The film itself in a flashdrive to be transferred to the class computer (in a common format, please).

-Alternate speaking task (for those who don´t want to make the short): Individual presentation.

You must speak 4 minutes (min.) on ONE of the topics mentioned in this website. Follow the instructions for the previous presentation.