The+Challenge

 Create a three to five minute visual essay. bringing alive your Korean Personal story. The visual essay will be based on your Korean Personal story and research, which will give your story credibility.

**Stages in Making the Documentary**

 1. //Planning//  Once the main research has been completed you will need to start planning your Visual Essay. this will be done by creating a storyboard using the Pages template. Think of the evidence you will need to collect. This could include still photographs, music, video footage and interviews. It is important that you visualize how you will communicate your message before you get in front of the camera/ computer. If you are having a commentary this would be a good time to start writing the script to match your storyboard
 * Read your Story and identify key points that you will need to research
 * Create a list of questions which you will research
 * Using a variety of research tools collect your information. It is important to site your resources correctly
 * The main purpose of the research is gather information relevant to your story. If you find any interesting images/pictures/ audio or video clips you may like to collect these as you may use them in your visual essay

2. //Production// Now you have your storyboard completed it is time to collect and organize the artifacts you will need. Once you have done this you may want to refine your script

3. //Presentation// Create the documentary using iMovie, GarageBand, iPhoto, iTunes, Keynote. It should contain at least three different media such as text, still images, video, animation, music, and sound. Remember that MORE IS LESS. It is important that the images you use link into your presentation. e.g There is no point having a picture of a cat when you are talking about a dog.

 Each group needs students in the following leadership roles.
 * Who Collects the images
 * Who Narrates
 * Who writes the script
 * Who puts the movie together

**Assessment**

 This is a group assessment. An exemplary project will accomplish the following: __Technical Skill__ - Used multimedia (e.g. video, images, text, music, transitions, special effects) in effective and seamless ways to enhance communication. __Collaboration__ - Group works together on all aspects of the project effectively, drawing on the strengths of one another. The final product created by all members represents something that would not have been possible to accomplish by working alone. Roles are assigned based on the skills/talents of individual members. All members strive to fulfill their responsibilities. __Audience__ - The project is useful to an audience beyond the students who created. Raises viewers awareness of life in Korea __Content__ - Information has been compiled from several relevant and reliable sources. Reflects broad research and application of critical thinking skills. Shows notable insight or understanding of the issue. __Acknowledging Sources__ - Full credit is given to all contributors and sources of information.

 1. Story Board showing clearly that you have planned your presentation. 2. A script of what you are going to say 3. Pictures 4.The voice 5.If music is used 6.Text 7.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Good enough quality to project on the big screen
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Link into what is being said
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Is clear and easily understood (not to slow or not to fast)
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">No background noise
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">It should enhance and not distract from the overall presentation
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Not to loud and is appropriate to the story line
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Any text used should be easily read so it is important to choose the right font and size
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">If any effects used it should not prevent the viewer from having time to read the text clearly