COUNTRIES AROUND
THE WORLD
We are going to be learning about some of the unique attributes of other countries. You will be selecting a country that you would like to learn more about, with the goal of teaching others about your country too. You will be making a digital video about your country, writing a short essay, and completing an informative questionnaire.
DIGITAL VIDEO PROJECT: For the digital video project you are going to be creating a 60 - 90 second trailer in the style of a movie or TV show. Your trailer will be promoting or highlighting your country. The goal will be to use the format of the trailer to make the video interesting and exciting, but to also include relevant information to inform others about your country. Remember what we have learned about digital video and be sure to use creative filming techniques and to layer your digital video by using things like music, sound effects, supporting video, titles, or other means. Watch the sample video and refer to the rubric in order to do your best work.
Sample Digital Video: Australia
RUBRIC FOR DIGITAL VIDEO | Exceptional  | Acceptable  | In Need of Improvement  |
Content  | 1. Many relevant and important facts about the country are woven into the video. 2. Diverse information on the topic is included, such as facts about the location and size of the country, cultural information about the history of the people, and unique features of the country. 3. The video demonstrates clear and well developed understanding of the topic. | 1. Some relevant and important facts about the country are woven into the video. 2. A variety of information on the topic is included, but there is an imbalance of information. More information on one aspect of the country is included, and there is little information about other areas of importance. 3. The video demonstrates a good understanding of the topic. | 1. Very few relevant or important facts about the country are woven into the video. 2. Information provided is primarily about one aspect of the country, such as just facts about the location and size of the country, or only cultural information about the history of the people. 3. The video demonstrates a very limited understanding of the topic. |
Cinematography  | 1. The film showcases extensive use of layers such as original video, archive video, music, sound effects, titles, or other techniques. 2. Filming techniques demonstrate clear knowledge and awareness of digital video such as the use of lighting, angles and distance of shots, holding the camera steady, etc. 3. Editing is used to create an exceptionally fluent and well composed video. | 1. The film has multiple layers such as original video, archive video, music, sound effects, titles, or other techniques. 2. Filming techniques demonstrate some knowledge and awareness of digital video such as the use of lighting, angles and distance of shots, holding the camera steady, etc. 3. Editing sufficiently connects components of the film. | 1. The film uses only 2 layers or is not layered at all. 2. Filming techniques demonstrate limited knowledge and awareness of digital video such as regarding the use of lighting, angles and distance of shots, holding the camera steady, etc. 3. Editing is insufficient with glaring faults or gaps in continuity. |
Creativity  | 1. The overall concept for the video is well suited to the assignment. 2. It is obvious that great care and enthusiasm were put into the creation of the video. | 1. The overall concept for the video is works for this assignment. 2. It is clear that care and enthusiasm were put into the creation of the video. | 1. The overall concept for the video is poorly suited to the assignment. 2. It is seems that little care and enthusiasm were put into the creation of the video. |
Overall Project  | 1. The film is highly effective at providing important information about the topic and doing so in an engaging and entertaining manner. 2. Aspects of the included content and cinematography support each other and enhance the end product. | 1. The film is effective at providing important information about the topic and doing so in an engaging and entertaining manner. 2. Aspects of the content and cinematography work together. | 1. The film does not effectively provide important information about the topic and is not engaging. 2. There is an obvious disconnect between content and cinematography. |
ESSAY: The goal of the essay is inform the reader about your country. Your essay should be 1 - 2 pages in length, and it must include at least 10 important facts about your country. Be sure to follow writing conventions and proofread your essay for spelling mistakes. Remember to use the essay format we have practiced and include an introduction, at least one body paragraph with main ideas, and a conclusion.
QUESTIONNAIRE: Click on the link below to access the questionnaire form. Simply type in your answers, and click submit. You may refer to your essay, any other notes you have, or search the Internet in another window if needed.
