MCA 3113 CINEMATIC ART DESIGN PROJECT I
Course Outline:
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WEEK 1
SELF DISCOVERY
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the Self Discovery PDF and follow the instructions.
There are Five (5) Tasks in total.
Each tasks have steps that build on top of each other.
You may choose to do two (2) out of the four (4) exercises followed by exercise no. 5 (compulsory).
NOTE: For additional information regarding the tasks, please click on the Facebook icon below.
Class Recap/Week 1/24th November 2020
Screening #1 : Vainilla Chip
Kindly watch this short documentary for our upcoming discussion. Pay attention to the film language. I would like to hear your thoughts on the documentary.
WEEK 2
Log line , Synopsis & The Other Stuff
Lecture Note
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Write a log line and synopsis on a piece of Post It note.
Once you have your final story idea on the Post It note, take a picture.
You will submit the picture on Monday ( 7th December,2020 ) , anytime before 6PM.
Note: Instructions for the submission for your picture/image will be shared soon.
OVERVIEW:
You may have some if not many ideas based on your Self Discovery task. Now it's time for you to identify the story idea that speaks to you most. Using just a Post It not, write a one sentence log line followed by a short synopsis of your story idea.
Writing a log line;
A log line is a one-sentence summary of your story that consists of three major elements: the main character of the story, the character's goal (wants) and the conflict/problem.
A log line will not reveal the ending. It's designed to pique your audience's interest.
How do you write synopsis?
Imagine sitting down with a 12-year-old and explaining your entire story in about five minutes. You explain who the characters are, what the conflict is, the three acts, and finally, what happens at the end (e.g., the villain dies).
So, in a synopsis, you do indeed give away the ending.
Write a log line and synopsis on a piece of Post It note.
Once you have your final story idea on the Post It note, take a picture.
You will submit the picture on Monday ( 7th December,2020 ) , anytime before 6PM.
Note: Instructions for the submission for your picture/image will be shared soon.
OVERVIEW:
You may have some if not many ideas based on your Self Discovery task. Now it's time for you to identify the story idea that speaks to you most. Using just a Post It not, write a one sentence log line followed by a short synopsis of your story idea.
Writing a log line;
A log line is a one-sentence summary of your story that consists of three major elements: the main character of the story, the character's goal (wants) and the conflict/problem.
A log line will not reveal the ending. It's designed to pique your audience's interest.
How do you write synopsis?
Imagine sitting down with a 12-year-old and explaining your entire story in about five minutes. You explain who the characters are, what the conflict is, the three acts, and finally, what happens at the end (e.g., the villain dies).
So, in a synopsis, you do indeed give away the ending.
THE OTHER STUFF
(Individual Project)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Produce a short personal film (visual story).
IMPORTANT: The personal short films will be evaluated based on the following criteria;
1. Creativity
2. Craftsmanship
3. Content
Produce a short personal film (visual story).
- Duration: 3 to 5 minutes
- Inspired by Self discovery
- Encouraged to have an element of “self ”
- Original content ( no copyrighted materials)
- DEADLINE : TBD
IMPORTANT: The personal short films will be evaluated based on the following criteria;
1. Creativity
2. Craftsmanship
3. Content
CLASS RECAP / Week 2 / Dec 1 2020
WEEK 3
The Art of Pitching
Class Recap_Week 3_Dec 8,2020
WEEK 4
The Pitch: Clarity , precision & objective
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Things to consider before pitching:
1. Make sure your microphone are in working order with great sound quality.
2. Camera must be turned on so panelist can see the person whose pitching. Image should be clear with good lighting.
3. Make sure you are "presentable". (i.e dress appropriately)
4. Make sure there's no distraction in the background . (i.e messy room, other people, pets etc ).
5. Make sure that you position yourself facing the camera and at an angle where we can see your upper body. (regardless whether you're pitching standing or sitting at your workstation) NOTE: Please refer to the two example made by your colleagues for ideal camera positioning.
6. Maintain eye contact by looking into the camera while you pitch.
7. Introduce yourself first and don't forget to acknowledge your audience.
8. Be calm, be cool and be yourself. A good pitch is not a presentation....it's a conversation.
9. Most important of all....PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE.
AND DON'T FORGET TO SMILE
NOTES on Pitch Structure
Everyone has good ideas. But what makes your ideas so special?
For the Final Pitch, you'll have only 3 minutes to convince your panelist why your story idea deserves to be made.
A good pitch has three (3) important element: Clarity, Precision and Objective.
Clarity: A clear log line. A one sentence that introduce the protagonist and his or her problem. It also needs a good hook. If the synopsis is the film...the log line is like a 'teaser'.
Precision : A concise synopsis ( ideally within 7 sentences) that reveals a little bit more about who the protagonist is, ( i.e character flaw, wants) ,what are some of the complication or obstacle that the protagonist has to face, how he or she overcomes it and the how story unfolds in the end. You DO NOT present the plot, but rather the HEART of the story.
More importantly, precision also means that both log line and Synopsis is presented within the given time at a good pace.
Too short, your pitch may fall flat.Too long, or draggy, you'll lose your panelist or audience's attention.
Objective: A clear 'auteur' statement of WHY this story needs to be told. You can personalize it by sharing briefly where the inspiration came from or why you feel the theme is interesting. But don't make it too personal that it sounds like it's all about you.We're not making an autobiography. It's about telling a good story. Therefore , end the pitch with a good "why".
Individual Project
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