Assessments

ASSESSMENTS 

Our first assessment is an individually written script for the Twilight Zone. Each student will individually write a 5-7 page script for a portal chase short inspired by the themes and characteristics of the Twilight Zone. The script may or may not include dialogue. The script will be evaluated based on creative thinking as evident in:

1. The script's structure (for example, use or subversion of the three-act structure);
2. The correct layout and formatting of a script;
3. The use of Twilight Zone themes and characteristics;
4. The inclusion of at least 3 'portal' transitions;
5. Feasible, coherent and imaginative artistic intentions for the film.

In order to properly complete this task, I will try to show excellent understanding of how to structure a script, show excellent understanding of the correct layout and format of a scrip, show excellent creative use of the themes and characteristics of the Twilight Zone, develop an excellent artistic intention, which is often feasible, clear, imaginative and coherent, and show an excellent use subject specific terminology.

Our second assessment is the Twilight Zone Production Portfolio. Each student will individually create a research portfolio in preparation for making a 5-7 minute Twilight Zone chase film. My dossier must be divided into 2 sections: 1) An annotated script (see Criterion A); and 2) Storyboards – This includes the following elements for the entire film: - a shot list; - a set of storyboards; and - overhead diagrams. 

In order to properly complete this task, I will try to show excellent creativity in the creation of a shot list, show excellent creativity in the creation of a storyboard, show excellent creativity in the creation of an overhead diagram, shows excellent creativity in the use of the themes and characteristics of the twilight zone, create a portfolio that reveals excellent understanding, and perform a well-prepared and convincingly presented pitch, and show good use subject specific terminology,