After our quiz on documentary styles, please get together in your project groups (you may work alone or with up to 2 other people).
Today, please complete the following tasks in the lab:
Research your chosen topic. It is likely you have to uncover some basic details and information about your subject matter. Use the class period today to do that. Just like your previous research assignments, record any citations. You will need to give credit in your film for any quotes or materials you use that are not yours. Take notes on facts, statistics, definitions, or other information that will help you tell your story. Members of the group should record this information in journals or as a file everyone has access to (in case of absences). I suggest Google Documents or https://docs.google.com
After you have researched your topic a bit, you should decide what KIND of documentary you intend to make. You have various options. Pick one of the five types from the posts below. If you are going to begin interviewing, work together to write a few questions you will ask all of your interviewees. If you are done currently with research, use the rest of the lab time to begin writing a VOICE OVER script. Remember that, just like in fiction, speech writing, or poetry, you want to HOOK our attention.
Use your time in the lab today to progress on your project. Before the end of class, talk with your partner(s) and find out when they are available to work together (do you have a lunch period together, or can you meet after school? What days are good to meet each other in general? Can you work together outside of class?) Find out what your group members schedules are. This will make the filming process easier. If you are working alone, you don't have to worry about coordinating schedules with other students or partners--but you will have to schedule interviews or shooting sessions.
By the end of class you should:
Today, please complete the following tasks in the lab:
Research your chosen topic. It is likely you have to uncover some basic details and information about your subject matter. Use the class period today to do that. Just like your previous research assignments, record any citations. You will need to give credit in your film for any quotes or materials you use that are not yours. Take notes on facts, statistics, definitions, or other information that will help you tell your story. Members of the group should record this information in journals or as a file everyone has access to (in case of absences). I suggest Google Documents or https://docs.google.com
After you have researched your topic a bit, you should decide what KIND of documentary you intend to make. You have various options. Pick one of the five types from the posts below. If you are going to begin interviewing, work together to write a few questions you will ask all of your interviewees. If you are done currently with research, use the rest of the lab time to begin writing a VOICE OVER script. Remember that, just like in fiction, speech writing, or poetry, you want to HOOK our attention.
Use your time in the lab today to progress on your project. Before the end of class, talk with your partner(s) and find out when they are available to work together (do you have a lunch period together, or can you meet after school? What days are good to meet each other in general? Can you work together outside of class?) Find out what your group members schedules are. This will make the filming process easier. If you are working alone, you don't have to worry about coordinating schedules with other students or partners--but you will have to schedule interviews or shooting sessions.
By the end of class you should:
1. Have selected a group or plan to work alone.
2. Chosen a topic for your documentary. You may use your previous brainstorming to select an idea that you want to pursue.
3. Researched your topic. Find pictures, facts, statistics, footage, information, etc. about your chosen topic. Take notes in your journal. Share your notes with each other.
4. Chosen the type of documentary style you want to make.
5. Share your working schedule with other members of the group. You may wish to share files (Google docs) or phone #'s as well.
If you've completed steps 1-5, please move on to #6, if there's still time in the lab:
6. Begin writing a voice-over script for your film based on your research. Write interview questions for your interviews. Update your works cited page.HOMEWORK: Feel free to begin contacting people to interview. You may begin shooting stock footage as well, depending on your topic. Please read chapters 4-5 of Chew on This.
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