Summative

=Summative= include component="page" page="menu-summative" editable="1" Your "Summative Project" is intended to give you an opportunity to **display ALL the skills you've acquired over the semester** in an original Communications Technology product. Think of it as a product-driven "final exam" that reviews all aspects of the course, but is open book, and lasts about three weeks instead of a couple of hours. Don't recycle old work - create ALL NEW components that build what you've learned to date. Your summative project should clearly demonstrate your skill in:
 * The Design Process
 * Photoshop
 * Typographic Design & the Design Principles
 * 3D Modelling & Animation
 * Video Production, Including
 * STORYBOARDING
 * SOUND
 * TITLING
 * This project is should exhibit the full range and depth of skills you've acquired from the course
 * This project MUST be feasible and completed given the time constraints and limited resources of the lab

Option 1- The "How To" Video** Your task is to **Plan**, **Produce** and **Edit** an instructional video. Your project MUST have a purpose beyond simply being entertaining. The video should CLEARLY demonstrate a concept learned in any one of your courses, or the operation of a piece of equipment used in the school.
 * THE PROJECT

Your task is to **Plan**, **Produce** and **Edit** a promotional video. Your project MUST have a purpose beyond simply being entertaining. The video should present the highlights of the client's organization or class, and should focus on any particular concerns they might have.
 * Option 2- The "Promotional" Video**

Your final project should include graphics made in Photoshop, 3D models and animation made in Anim8or, and "Live" video shot in or around the classroom. Suggested content could include:
 * Photoshop
 * Titles, Illustrations, Prepared digital photos
 * Anim8or
 * A short animated Production Logo, Equipment or components, Animated demos
 * Video
 * Original footage shot on site, in or around the classroom
 * "Live " Demonstrations
 * Interviews


 * Topics**
 * Communication Technology topics
 * Manufacturing, Construction or Transportation Tech class skills
 * Athletics
 * History


 * REQUIRED**
 * Preproduction
 * Identify the "Target Audience"
 * Define the final product, it's format and length
 * Define the concept and specific content
 * Storyboard your shots, and Script your dialogue
 * Assign timelines, areas of responsiblity and identify and book required resources
 * Production
 * Book equipment with your instructor - be prepared for it's use in advance
 * Return equipment promptly - other students will need it
 * Post-Production
 * Stay with your assigned computer for the duration of the project
 * Edit your work on the N: drive, and keep daily backups of your work

Get started with PREPRODUCTION

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