CJ16: Color in Film
Collect examples of color schemes in film.

Requirements:
  1. Create a google slide show titled "Color in Film"
  2. Choose 2 still images from films to highlight each color (ROYGBIV)
    1. One example should show the color in use throughout the whole scene
    2. The other example should be that color use as an accent
    3. Share on Google to submit

CJ15: Rule of Thirds
Demonstrate your knowledge of the rule of thirds
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Requirements:
  1. Create a google slide show titled "Rule of Thirds"
  2. Choose a still image from a film and overlay it with a grid breaking it into thirds (use the grid to the right)
  3. Do this for a total of 10 images
  4. Note on each slide if you feel that it's a well framed shot or not
  5. Share on Google to submit

CJ14: Pre-production for "Genre Crossover"
Collaborate with your group as you plan for your "Genre Crossover" project

Requirements:
  1. Complete "Genre Crossover" brainstorm and pitch ideas to your group
  2. Work with group members to write screenplay
  3. Plan for costumes and props
  4. Submit individual brainstorm & share group's screenplay on Google

CJ13: My Favorite Genres
​Create a guide to the film genres you are most drawn to

Requirements:
  1. Create a google slide show titled: My Genres
  2. Highlight two distinct genres you most appreciate with pictures & key content about the genre
  3. For each genre, write an "Artist's Statement": consider why you would find working in this genre meaningful for you and/or others
  4. Share on Google to submit

CJ12: Creature Makeup Design
Draft a creature concept

​Requirements:
  1. Draft a creature concept in your journal
  2. Consider the face makeup and hair styling
  3. Use color, detail, & texture to bring your character to life
  4. Have reviewed in journal, hand-in, or email for color printing

CJ11: "Flash Forward" Concept
Imagine a story of long-term change to be told cinematically in just a few minutes using flash back and montage. 

​Requirements:
  1. Fashion a short film concept based on the "Marrage like any other" scene from Citizen Kane
  2. Use the "Flash Forward" Concept worksheet to develop a long term change to be shown in three sequences
  3. Brainstorm montage footage to link the scenes
  4. Consider a character who could bookend the change story using "flash back"​
  5. Be prepared to pitch concept to project group, then hand-in for grading
"Flash Forward" Concept
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Citizen Kane (Orson Welles, 1941)
scene - "Marrage like any other"

CJ10: Storyboard
Create a storyboard to accompany your recent Montage project.

Requirements:
  1. Sketch the eight shots from your recent montage project on the provided storyboard template or in your journal. 
  2. Be sure to add in the moments of text. 
  3. Have reviewed in journal or hand-in.
Storyboard Template
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CJ8: Ad Campaign
Create three drafts of ad campaign materials to accompany your CJ6 screenplay

Requirements:
  1. Consider the style & mood of your screenplay
  2. Create three total drafts:
    1 large format ad - like a billboard
    1 medium format ad - like a t-shirt
    1 small format ad - like a mobile ad
  3. Be attentive to wise use of the principles & elements of design that remain consistent throughout your ad campaign
  4. Finish your ads with color, refinement & attention to details
  5. Have reviewed in journal, hand-in, or share/email for color printing

CJ7: Costume Design
​Create a costume design for one of the characters you developed in your CJ6 screenplay

Requirements:
  1. Plan & research designs for a character(s)
  2. Use templates, or draft your own modes, to sketch a detailed costume design for one character
    1. Be sure to use color & fine details to bring the work to fuller fruition
    2. Add fabric swatches to complete your design task
  3. Or, create a digital version of your designs, pulling pieces together to complete the visison
    1. Use Google slides/drawings to curate collections of clothing for two characters
    2. Pull fabric swatches to complete your design task
  4. Have reviewed in journal, hand-in, or share/email

CJ6: Screenplay
​Draft a screenplay for a scene in a pilot TV show

Requirements:
  1. Follow Mr. Hanks' in class directions each day
  2. Draft will be 2-3 type-written pages
  3. Use screenplay format
  4. Include a working title and logline
  5. Share on Google
Screenplay Formatting Basics
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CJ5: Movie Poster
Create a movie poster making wise use of the principles & elements of art

Requirements:
  1. Use your Design Thinking from CJ4
  2. Create a fully realized poster no smaller than 8.5"x11"
  3. Be attentive to wise use of the principles and elements of design
  4. Finish your poster with refinement & attention to details
  5. Note: may be hand drawn or digital
    1. digital options include Google Slides or Drawing, Photo Shop, Paint 3D, or an online application​​
    2. Recommended: piktochart
      1. Only ​use the Google button to sign up
  6. Have reviewed in journal, hand-in, or share/email for color printing

CJ4: Design Thinking - Movie Poster
Create a poster advertisement making wise use of the principles & elements of art

Requirements:
  1. Choose a film to create a poster for from the list of movie loglines (on the worksheet)
  2. Begin with the brainstorming worksheet, using your journal to brainstorm and sketch each of the 6 prompts
  3. Draft a rough version of the poster
  4. To be peer-reviewed in journal
Movie Poster Design Wksht
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CJ3: Character Analysis
Actors must dig deep into their characters to play the roles well. Dig into a character of your choosing, and answer the following questions in detail in your journal

Requirements:​
  1. Choose a character to explore in depth
  2. Copy the questions as you answer in your journal
  3. To be peer-reviewed in journal
Character Analysis Worksheet
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CJ2: Creative Writing
​Use art as inspiration for creative thinking

Requirements:​
  1. Based on your interpretation of the piece, write a creative short story that is 2-3 pages
  2. Consider adorning the writing with visuals that bring your story to life
  3. To be peer-reviewed in journal

​​​CJ1: Discovering Inspiration
Complete the guided exploration of a piece of artwork in class and use at as inspiration to begin some creative writing
Notice, Wonder, Discover, Imagine
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CONTACT
 Chris Hanks · CTE Arts, Media, & Entertainment Teacher ·River City High School - WUSD CTE Programs
chanks@wusd.k12.ca.us · ​(916) 375-7800 x2753 · 1 Raider Ln., West Sacramento, CA 95691
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