End of semester...

SCHEDULE.
Mon 4/18: Blood in the Mobile
Wed 4/20: Discussion & presentation by Jacqui & Chelsea
Mon 4/25: Final Project Presentations
Wed 4/27: Final Project Presentations
Tues 5/3, 2.45 – 4.45PM: Portfolios due

FINAL PROJECT PROPOSALS
Due today, Monday.
I would like formal, thoughtful proposals. A proposal usually includes 1-2 paragraphs describing the project. This should cover:
What do you hope to create? (e.g. film, trailer, social outreach project, academic paper, website, etc)
What shape will it take? Be specific!
What ideas, stories, issues, or questions will you address?
What is the overall "story"? (i.e. walk us through the beginning, middle, and end)
What inspirations/models are you drawing on?
What do you hope to achieve?

The proposal should also include logistical details:
- Scenes/shots you want to shoot
- People you need and plan to work with
- Equipment & any props or other materials
- Times and locations
- Budget
- Editing schedule

ABOUT THE FINAL PROJECT ASSIGNMENT (as described in the syllabus):
At the end of the semester, you will use your experience, skills, and research to pursue a more ambitious final project. Your final project is your chance to put into action everything you learn in this class. This final project can be done individually or in small groups (2 – 3 people).
Some possible directions for a final project are:
a. Short film: Create a trailer or short film along with an outreach plan for the project.
b. Film campaign: Create and enact a comprehensive campaign for a film (including creating an extensive outreach plan, support materials, and tools). Ideally, you will work with a student or emerging filmmaker who is looking for this sort of help.
c. Research paper/project: write a 20–page research paper on a topic related to the class. Before choosing a topic, we will discuss the direction of your research. Your paper can rely heavily on media and be hyper–text &/ web–based, if you prefer.

FINAL PORTFOLIO
I would like you to put together a portfolio of the work you have done in this class. I prefer that this portfolio be submitted digitally (on a CD/DVD or a file that I transfer off your drive).
The portfolio should include:
- Your final project and proposal
- Your "extended blog post"
- Your interview
- Your event proposal and post-event evaluation/review
- Your favorite blog posts (at least 3 posts that you wrote and are proud of, apart from the "extended" one)
- Anything else you'd like to include!!!

THANKS!!!