j) Spoken Word Final Project

A) Spoken Word


B) Introduction
Your final project for this unit is to create an artistic video for a spoken word poem.  There are a couple of things to learn for this project like camera shots.  You will work with a partner to help each other make this video.   

C) Assignment #1 for Final Project
Using your lists from the previous lessons, create a spoken word poem.  The topic can be whatever you want, but remember the structure of a beginning, middle, and end for the poem.  Your poem must have a minimum of 30 lines.  

D) Assignment #2 for Final Project
  1. Download the handout, Storyboard/Camera Shots.  
  2. Use the following link to learn the terms for Camera Shots, Angles, and Movements: Camera Shot Types & Angles
  3. Use the following link to learn Storyboarding: Storyboarding Flashcards
  4. For each line, create a frame in a Storyboard, showing your camera shots for each line.
E) Assignment #3 for Final Project
With a partner, film your storyboard of your spoken word poem.  

F) Assignment #4 for Final Project
Use video editing software to publish your movie and add background music.