What a Game!

Project Brief

You will provide a detailed analysis of a sporting event or game at your school. You can take the role of either a 'Sport Presenter' or as 'Physical Education Coach'. You should use a combination of video and images, using slow and fast motion where suitable.

Tasks

• Video a suitable sporting event
• Develop a script for the narration of the event
• Using fast and slow motion to analysis the sport under study
• Using a scientific approach, provide analysis of human body movement
• Incorporate the footage and images into a short ‘highlights’ video clip

Time allotted

• 1 Week / 3 Lessons / Homework

Learning

• Key Learning Areas: Arts, Physical Education, English, Science
• Learning Levels: Elementary, Middle School, High School

Collaboration

• Students will work in small groups of between 2 and 5

Desired Outcomes

• The conceptualization of an idea
• Understanding of human movement
• The development of a story/script and narrative
• The organization of a project
• Development of basic design principals
• Creation of original materials including narrative/voice-over the for video
• Creative use of media in the production of their video

Assessment

• Quality of Script including grammar and spelling
• Development of Narrative
• Demonstrated knowledge of the human body and movement
• Organization skills in relation to the Storyboard
• Understanding and application of basic design principals
• Thought process relating to the inclusion of original materials
• Creativity displayed in the development of the video clip
• Use of design and hyperlinks within a multimedia presentation
• Ability to collaborate within a team

Teacher Notes

The complexity of this project can be modified to suit any grade. Optionally, the video clip could be incorporated into an interactive DVD or VCD.