Remaining Schedule

As our semester comes to an end, I thought it might be helpful to outline how our remaining class periods will play out. At this point, we are done with any lecture-style class periods, and will spend class time working, meeting, or presenting.

November 6:
Schedule Group meetings. Group work time. Filming Day.

GROUPS SHOULD HAVE SOME FILMING DONE

November 11:
Group Meetings, part one. Each group needs to bring as much footage as possible for us to watch during class.

November 13:
Group Meetings, part two.

GROUPS SHOULD HAVE ALL FILMING DONE

November 18:
Editing Week. Any groups who wish to work at the Media Depot (or at home) must post a group work photo from that day. This is for attendance purposes.

November 20:
Editing Week. Any groups who wish to work at the Media Depot (or at home) must post a group work photo from that day.

GROUPS SHOULD HAVE FINISHED EDITING

November 25:
NO CLASS, Thanksgiving holiday break.

December 2:
Group presentation guidelines, presented by Eleanor. Schedule First Cuts presentation times.

GROUPS SHOULD HAVE PRESENTATIONS SCRIPTED AND OUTLINED

December 4:
First Cuts presentation, day one.

December 9:
First Cuts presentation, day two.

December 11:
Food party day! We will have some snacks and you will complete evaluation forms for this class. Please bring your laptop/tablet/device so you can complete all evaluations in class.

Finals Week:
NO CLASS. Final Cuts of your group's documentary, as well as your personal reflection essay, will be due by December 19 at noon. Anything submitted later than this will earn a zero.

Homework for 11-6

For Thursday, beyond continuing to work on your films, please read the chapter "Using Evidence" from our course textbook: The Town Branch Writer. Chapter 10 begins on page 310. There is no blog post associated with this assignment, simply read and think about the evidence (interviews) you're collecting, and how you might use it.

Interviewing Basics

As you begin filming, here are some tips and techniques for conducting successful interviews.

Class Canceled

Class is canceled today (October 30). Your storyboards are still due on your blog by this afternoon. Your only homework for this weekend is to begin filming. Have a safe weekend!

Filming and Editing Tips

Here are three tips to think about as you begin filming.

What's in a Storyboard?

A storyboard is a way for your group to outline and visualize your entire project before you begin filming. The outline will help you construct and follow the narrative of your story and think about which scenes you need and where they will go.

The storyboard, however, contains more than just an overview of your story arc-- it contains specifics about shots and transitions as well.

Student Documentaries

Puppies for a Purpose

Paintball Team

Mathews Garden