09-27-11 Reflection: Criterion A (start)

            The lesson yesterday focused around our Criterion A assessment and scripts/stories for our Criterion B films. After clarifying the specifics of the criteria and what is expected, we got to work on Contour and I started to create my presentation that would be submitted for my Criterion A grade. The entire process of creating the pitch will be a great foundational skill for any future career touching on business and finance. A pitch is a presentation used by a writer to convince rich people to fund the creation of the product, and by learning how to create a good pitch, I will be able to convince future clients to sponsor my products!

The only major problems I had were technical issues. To start it off, a fellow classmate had written his story up using the Mac I usually use, and so had to spend some time trying to export and transfer files, but ended up simply taking screenshots of the work and transferring the images through a thumb drive. This experience taught me about problem solving, and how sometimes a simple answer is the best for certain situations, especially where time is concerned. In the future, I plan to think problems through logically: what do I need to do with the work? What is the simplest solution that allows me to do that? How much time do I have to do this and how might this affect my decisions etc.

I enjoyed the freedom of the lesson today, allowed to use the time however we liked to progress our Criterion A work. I was able to organize a PowerPoint with the appropriate headings and started writing up Log Line and Pitch using the work I did on Contour as a reference. Had I the resources, I would have started my Mood Board, using cutouts from magazines and the internet to evoke emotions in the audience that would fit the short film I wrote. I can either create my Mood Board at home, or bring resources to class. I will definitely take advantage of class time if Ms. Rosati informs us beforehand! I was an active learner today, learning from experience and mistakes, and actively doing work for my Criterion A grade.