Option #1 Julius Caesar Video Project

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1 Option #1 Julius Caesar Video Project Your task in this assignment is to work cooperatively with a group of your peers to visually interpret an act or a couple of key scenes from William Shakespeare s Julius Caesar. Form groups (1-5 per group you choose as long as everybody s included). Brainstorm different themes, motifs, or voices you might like to use in your video. You will be required to change the language into modern English and write a script. You may change the setting and dialogue in any way that is school appropriate, but you must stay true to the plot. Whether he's a mafia don or the president of the United States, the basic gist of the scene(s) and the overall tone and themes of the story must be intact. Choose a scene or two that you might want to do. Come to a consensus as a group about what s manageable and will be fun. Brainstorm a chronology of the key sequences/events in the scene. Referring back to the text, start the process of storyboarding the key events in the scene, writing scripts, and developing costumes, etc. Rehearse, refine scripts, refine storyboards, and then start filming Possible Ideas: Video blog, talk show, reality TV, political campaign/debate, soap opera, therapy session, musical or music video, etc. General Tips If filming outside, pay attention to the weather. Windy weather will make it difficult to hear the dialogue. Make sure that you are louder than you think you need to be. Film in short segments so that people can memorize their lines. It is really obvious when someone is reading the lines off a sheet of paper. The library has video cameras you can check out. Make sure the final version is a DVD, VHS, or computer file playable on Real Player, Windows Media Player, or itunes. Don t bring in the camera to present! Know your equipment. Many video cameras do not allow you edit the file after it has been created. Audio City is a good, free program that will allow you to create your own sound track. BUS100 students can also use provided they record their own voices. There are also many free sound effects available online that you can use.

2 Julius Caesar Video Rubric Category Script (Must include translation of specific lines from the play) Content Organization Excellent A (10-9) A complete script that follows the correct format and includes dialogue, descriptions, and sound effects. Effectively translates the text into modern English. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are easily and readily distinguished. clearly communicated; elements work well within the production Pre-shoot techniques Polished video with clear sequencing and attention to editing Clear variety of shot types: long, medium, close-up Good B (8-7) A mostly script that follows the correct format and includes dialogue, descriptions, and sound effects. limited errors. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are distinguishable. communicated; elements mostly support message and/or task Evidence of pre-shoot techniques in production: scripts, rehearsals, etc. Sequencing and editing evident Some variety of shot types: long, medium, close-up Developing C (6-5) Key elements of the script are missing or incomplete. several errors that alter the meaning of the scenes. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are somewhat distinguishable; gaps of understanding reflected. is obscured by the elements Evidence of preshoot techniques such as use of scripts, rehearsals, etc. is lacking Sequencing and use of editing somewhat unclear or lacking Little variety of shot types: long, medium, close-up Poor D-F (4-0) Incomplete script or no script. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are lost completely or to such a degree that they are nearly completely obscured. Message and/or intent is completely buried within elements of the production No evidence of preshoot techniques No evidence of sequencing or editing No variety of shot types OR strict reliance upon one type: long, medium, closeup Audio Total /80 (Total x2) Music, voice over, and sound effects are perfectly matched to purpose and Volume of music, voice over, effects is effectively balanced with soundtrack Music, voice over, and sound effects demonstrate some attention to purpose and Effort demonstrated to balance volume of music, voice over, and effects with soundtrack Music, voice over, and sound effects lack attention to purpose and Volume of music, voice over, and effects is difficult to hear and distinguish between parts and their function No use of music, voice over, or sound effects to enhance video; total lack of attention to and task Volume levels completely lacking balance; much of audio track is inaudible or distorted

3 Option #2 Julius Caesar Audio Recording Your task in this assignment is to interpret an act or a couple of key scenes from William Shakespeare s Julius Caesar and create an audio recording. Can be completed individually or with 1-3 partners. Brainstorm different themes, motifs, or voices you might like to use in your recording. You will be required to change the language into modern English and write a script. You may change the setting and dialogue in any way that is school appropriate, but you must stay true to the plot. Whether he's a mafia don or the president of the United States, the basic gist of the scene(s) and the overall tone and themes of the story must be intact. Choose a scene or two that you might want to do. Come to a consensus as a group about what s manageable and will be fun. Brainstorm a chronology of the key sequences/events in the scene. Referring back to the text, start the process of storyboarding the key events in the scene, writing scripts, and selecting sound effects, background music, etc. Rehearse, refine scripts, and then start recording. Possible Ideas: Talk radio, song or rap, phone conversation, radio drama, etc. Remember that it needs to have sound effects or music. General Tips Record in short segments so that people can memorize their lines. It is really obvious when someone is reading the lines off a sheet of paper. Often, we can hear the paper rustling. Make sure that you are louder than you think you need to be. Take the effort to make your voice match what is happening in the play and avoid a monotone, uninteresting voice. Make sure the final version is a CD or computer file playable on Real Player, Windows Media Player, or itunes. Know your equipment. Many people use an ipod to record, but you need to be able to get it off to turn in. For a radio broadcast, you might play the ending of a song that relates to Julius Caesar as an intro to the broadcast. Audio City is a good, free program that will allow you to create your own sound track. BUS100 students can also use provided they record their own voices. There are also many free sound effects available online that you can use.

4 Julius Caesar Audio Recording Category Excellent A Good B Developing C Poor D-F Script (Must include translation of specific lines from the play) Content Organization Audio Total /80 (Total x2) A complete script that follows the correct format and includes dialogue, descriptions, and sound effects. Effectively translates the text into modern English. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are easily and readily distinguished. clearly communicated; elements work well within the production Pre-recording techniques Polished audio with clear sequencing and attention to editing Clear variety of voice and inflection in order to expression drama and emotion. Music, voice, and sound effects are perfectly matched to purpose and Volume of music, voice over, effects is effectively balanced with soundtrack A mostly script that follows the correct format and includes dialogue, descriptions, and sound effects. limited errors. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are distinguishable. communicated; elements mostly support message and/or task Evidence of Prerecording techniques in production: scripts, rehearsals, etc. Sequencing and editing evident Some variety of voice and inflection in order to expression drama and emotion. Music, voice, and sound effects demonstrate some attention to purpose and Effort demonstrated to balance volume of music, voice, and effects with soundtrack Key elements of the script are missing or incomplete. several errors that alter the meaning of the scenes. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are somewhat distinguishable; gaps of understanding reflected. is obscured by the elements Evidence of Prerecording techniques such as use of scripts, rehearsals, etc. is lacking Sequencing and use of editing somewhat unclear or lacking Little variety of voice and inflection in order to expression drama and emotion. Music, voice, and sound effects lack attention to purpose and Volume of music, voice over, and effects is difficult to hear and distinguish between parts and their function Incomplete script or no script. Tone, theme, and plot of the original are lost completely or to such a degree that they are nearly completely obscured. Message and/or intent is completely buried within elements of the production No evidence of Prerecording techniques No evidence of sequencing or editing No variety of voice and inflection in order to expression drama and emotion. No use of music or sound effects to audio recording; total lack of attention to and task Volume levels completely lacking balance; much of audio track is inaudible or distorted

5 Option #1 Julius Caesar Video Project Planner Project Planner due: Final Project/Presentation: Group Member Names: List the Act, Scenes, and Lines you will feature: List the characters in the scene: (You can often leave out minor characters or have someone say the line off screen) Describe the theme or motif: List the key sequences/events in bullet points (What happens in this section?) What sound effects or music will you use? What is your plan for when you think you will begin filming? Attach the translation of the lines into modern English

6 Project Planner due: Final Project/Presentation: Group Member Names: Option #2 List the Act, Scenes, and Lines you will feature: List the characters in the scene: (You can often leave out minor characters) Describe the theme or motif: List the key sequences/events in bullet points (What happens in this section?) What sound effects or music will you use? What is your plan for when you think you will begin recording? Attach the translation of the lines into modern English

Actor (3 to 4 students)

s and Rubric Making Videos Actor (3 to 4 students) Name of Actor(s) 4 3 2 1 0 Actors Extra eft was made to bring character to life; stayed on task at all times; strong projection Good eft was made; on