PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Each candidate

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Each candidate must submit a production portfolio worth 50% of their IB grade, consisting of: ØFilm Written Commentary ØRationale ØIB cover sheet

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SL: Films 4 -5 minutes long, including titles

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SL: Written commentary up to 1200 words Commentaries MUST include documentation of film work that is NOT part of the word count

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Films must be submitted on DVD and each film and trailer must include a production slate (black screen, white lettering, : 10)

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Dan Kerns Richwoods High School Candidate # 1328 -0000 May 2015 “The Fireman” Editor

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ØEach film can be the work of 1 to 4 students who will be assessed. ØAny number of others can contribute ØNon IB Students will be a group-work not submitted ØProject will be heavily weighted

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ØEach film can be the work of 1 to 4 students who will be assessed. ØAny number of others can contribute ØEach student must select a production role on which to be assessed.

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Possible production roles are: Director Writer Cinematographer Sound Designer Editor

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ØStudents can take on more than one role, but must identify one in which to be assessed

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ØStudents can take on more than one role, but must identify one in which to be assessed ØTwo students working on the same film cannot be assessed in the same role ØMust agree & place in writing your role to be assessed

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØMust be appropriate for a young person --15 years of age—content should not be adult in nature ØMature themes and subject matter are acceptable if their treatment is suitable for young teenagers

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØStrong language must be rare and justified by the context ØViolence must not dwell on detail and there must be no emphasis on specific injuries or blood.

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØSexual incidents may only be implied and indicated without physical detail ØOnly brief and occasional references to drug use are permitted and must be justified by the context.

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØThere must be no indication, in any instructional form, of how drugs are taken ØDangerous techniques of combat should include no imitable detail

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØRealistic and contemporary weapons should not be glamorized ØIn horror films, sustained threat and menace is permitted, but only occasional gory moments

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT ØStudent work must not contain any third party copyright material ØCopyright extends to audio and video. Proprietary software to generate images is a violation, but copyright-free software may be used as appropriate

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO CONTENT AND TREATMENT “The intention is that students…be the original creators of, or have a significant role in the creation of, any audio or visual material. Create original material for a soundtrack… rather than merely “finding” a piece that will fit. Even if copyright material is legally obtained, this is a violation of the course’s intended outcomes. ”

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ØTeachers must use sound judgment in offering assistance, remembering this is a student-centered task ØIn general, teacher assistance in assessment work should be limited to asking questions and making suggestions

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT ØAny special technical support must be acknowledged in the individual commentary

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØSL each portfolio must include an individual rationale for the film of not more than 100 words.

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØThe rationale is required so the moderator will know the intentions of the film – see samples on the OCC ØThe IB Cover Sheet must be completed, and the student declaration signed – form found in the Handbook of Procedures

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØThe commentary “should give a concise, reflective account of all stages of the production process, and should also include an evaluation of the completed project as a whole”

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØCommentary: based primarily on student’s production journal ØBuy a notebook without removable pages ØRecord/document all activity about film

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØCommentary: based primarily on student’s production journal ØCommentary: cover all stages of the production process

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØCommentary: based primarily on student’s production journal ØCommentary: cover all stages of the production process

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØStudents MUST incorporate sample production materials (storyboards, script selections, production schedules, call sheets, floor plans, etc. )

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO DOCUMENTATION ØStudents MUST incorporate sample production materials (storyboards, script selections, production schedules, call sheets, floor plans, etc. ) ØMaterials must be included in the body of the commentary and NOT as an appendix

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT ØThe production portfolio is INTERNALLY ASSESSED and MODERATED

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT ØThe production portfolio is INTERNALLY ASSESSED and MODERATED ØTeachers must sign the cover sheet and include brief comments on each production to assist in moderation

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT ØMarks are based on 5 criteria, each with its own rubric or “mark scheme”

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT ØMarks are based on 5 criteria, each with its own rubric or “mark scheme” ØTeachers award each criteria up to 10 points, for a possible total of 50 points

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØA: Planning and Research – in the assessed role as seen in the portfolio as a whole

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØA: Planning and Research – in the assessed role as seen in the portfolio as a whole ØB: Reflection and Evaluation – in the assessed role as seen in the commentary

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØC: Professional and Technical skills – in the assessed role as seen in the portfolio as a whole

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØC: Professional and Technical skills – in the assessed role as seen in the portfolio as a whole ØD: Effective use of Film Language – in the assessed role as seen in the final production

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØC: Professional and Technical skills – in the assessed role as seen in the final film ØD: Effective use of Film Language – in the assessed role as seen in the final production ØE: Originality and Creativity – in the assessed role as seen in the final

PRODUCTION PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT – 5 CRITERIA ØStudents should continually compare their film to the mark schemes in detail ØLevel of audience engagement is a key factor