In this project, we will focus on editing with Final Cut Express, and will use it to create a widescreen video with a minimum length of three minutes. The final film will be submitted as a quicktime video which will covered in class. We will also be covering camera operation, camera movements, and creating a DVD using iDVD. In class we will decide as a group between doing:

a documentary/mockumentary.

Instead of doing a reading response for this project, you will storyboard, on paper, the camera moves and edits for five minutes of a film or television show. Please pick something that includes a fair amount of edits and moves, make sure it's something you can pause and rewind. Use this form or your own, and include the following information for each new edit:

A rough sketch of the shot.

Top view of where you think the camera is and how it's moving in relation to the subjects.

How the scene enters.

How the scene exits.

Anything else you think might be necessary to know (i.e. is it handheld, is it zooming in, are we looking throught the eyes of someone?)

You will need to use several storyboards in order to get all of the edits.

Your Project will be graded on the following basis:

• Concept and Creativity- 25%
Has the artist thought about the project critically and developed a response unique to their own experience? Does the artwork clearly communicate something to viewers? Is the response thoughtful and creative? Or, is it overly predictable?

• Understanding and Execution of the project- 25%
Did the artist carefully consider the project and its objectives as described in the syllabus. Is it well executed? Is it well thought out? Does it make sense?

• Craftsmanship - 25%
Does the artist display attention to technique and detail.
Does the artist skillfully manipulate the images? Are all details carefully finished and/or intentional-looking?

• Effort and Improvement - 25%
Commitment and work ethic.
Did the artist work hard to improve their knowledge and achieve the results they desired? Is the student asking questions to gain a better understanding? Is their project personally challenging? Has the student been using class time to their advantage?