Roles
Purpose:
To define the roles and responsibilities required in making a film.
To encourage students to consider and assign these roles for their PSAs.
Materials:
Paper and pencils for students to take notes with.
Time:
Key Vocabulary 10 min.
Attention-getter 10 min.
Discussion 15 min.
Activity 25 min.
Assignment 5 min. (in class), 15 min. (homework)
Total Time 55 min. (+15 min at home assignment)
Teacher Preparation:
Have paper and pencils ready for students to take notes during discussions.
Tips:
Remind students that it is possible to hold certain roles simultaneously. For example, a student could be both an actor and an editor, or both a cinematographer and director, if needed.
Tell students that, if necessary, they may recruit other students to participate in their PSAs to fill these roles. For example, they might hold auditions for a particular acted part or ask a friend who is an expert in editing software to help cut the PSA.