Graphic Design

Short Film Project

1. In your group, you will film, edit, and produce a short film

2. In Photoshop, you will design a movie poster (11" X 14") in size, 300dpi, that reflects the film using both picture(s) and text

GUIDELINES

1. Short film must follow the theme chosen in class and be delivered on flash drive in .mov or .mp4 format

2. The movie poster should be delivered on flashdrive in .jpg or .psd format

DUE DATE

6/6/13

RUBRIC

Scoring Categories	Advanced 20 pts	Proficient 15 pts	Needs Improvement 10 pts
Theme	The movie has a clear theme that is easy to understand or causes the audience to think critacally	The theme of the film is somewhat clear but shows signs of disconnect	There is no clear theme
Filming	The film shots demonstrate thought and serve a purpose without unnecessary obstructions	The film shots demonstrate thought and serve a purpose, however, the film does have 2-4shots that has unnecessary obstructions	The majority of the film contains shots where its subject(s) are not visible. The shots are done without a purpose
Audio	All audio is clear and audible	The audience is able to listen to the audio but it is unclear whether it be words are not heard or music is low or overdriven.	The audio in the film is not audible
Transitions	Transitions and cuts are smooth and add to the flow of the film	Transitions are cuts are smooth but hinder the flow of the film	There are either no transitions or cuts, or the present transitions and cuts hinder the flow of the film
Movie poster	The accompanying movie poster reflects the film and follows the guidelines provided	The accompanying movie poster reflects the film, however, it does not follow the guidelines provided	There is no movie poster accompanying the film part of the project