TV PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA) ASSIGNMENT
Groups: 4-5
You are to choose an appropriate subject from which to base a 60-120 second PSA on. Examples of PSA topics include racism, AIDS, teen pregnancy, drug or alcohol abuse, violence, drinking and driving, literacy, etc. Brainstorm some CLEVER ideas for your PSA. Write up a project proposal for the selected idea and hand it in before you begin shooting. There will be some in-class time to write up your project proposal.
Remember:
Clear storyline
Appropriate “catchy” tag line
Clear, distinct graphics
Use music to set the mood
Use sound effects where appropriate
You are trying to change the minds of people who may not agree with you!
Use emotional effect!
Evaluation:
q Camera Work (Angles/Steady shots) q Editing (Transitions/Effects) q Graphics/Titles/Credits q Originality/Creativity/Storyline q Difficulty of Project q Overall Effectiveness/Purpose |
Total /100
PSA PROJECT PROPOSAL
Due Date _________________ Teacher’s Signature ________________
Topic _________________________ /25
Underlying Message ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Group Members
Editor ____________________ Director ____________________
Camera ______________________ Actor _____________________
STORY LINE: (Beginning/Middle/End)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shot List
How, specifically, do you propose to make this entertaining? (interesting camera angles, lighting)
