ASM2O

Unit 4- The Moving Image: Film & Animation

Assignment#10

Silent Film Assignment

OVERVIEW:
We recently learned about silent films and their unique characteristics in class. Now, its your turn to
apply what you have learned by creating a silent film of your own! Be sure to include title cards/intertitles
and to be expressive in order to get your message to the audience.

REQUIREMENTS:
Create a 3-minute silent film in small groups (no more than 4). Be sure to include:

- An introduction (title, actors, etc.)
- Intertitles (dialogue, graphics, back story, etc.)
- Silently filmed scenes






**DUE DATE: Thursday May 29
th
, 2014**



ASM2O Assignment#10
Unit 4- The Moving Image: Film & Animation
Name(s): _______________________________________________________

ASM2O
Silent Film Assignment
Categories Level 4
(80-100%)
Level 3
(7079%)
Level 2
(6069%)
Level 1
(5059%)
Knowledge/Understanding The student:
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of
silent film era and the unique aspects of a silent
film.
- Thoroughly demonstrates
knowledge and understanding of
silent film era and the unique
aspects of a silent film.
- Demonstrates considerable
knowledge and understanding
of silent film era and the unique
aspects of a silent film.
- Demonstrates some knowledge
and understanding of silent film
era and the unique aspects of a
silent film.
- Demonstrates little knowledge
and understanding of silent film
era and the unique aspects of a
silent film.
Thinking & Inquiry The student:
Film is creative in its use of intertitles and
expressive acting.
- Film is thoroughly creative in its
use of intertitles and expressive
acting.
- Film is considerably creative in
its use of intertitles and
expressive acting.
- Film is somewhat creative in its
use of intertitles and expressive
acting.
- Film has little creativity in its use
of intertitles and expressive acting.
Communication The student:
Scene and dialogue are clearly expressed and
audience can understand the message.
- Scene and dialogue are clearly
expressed and audience can
thoroughly understand the message.
- Scene and dialogue are clearly
expressed and audience can
understand the message.
- Scene and dialogue are
expressed somewhat clearly and
audience can understand some of
the message.
- Scene and dialogue are not
clearly expressed and audience
can understand very little of the
message.
Application The student:
Applies material from silent film era lessons into
their own work.



Provides an authentic experience to the
audience.
- Thoroughly applies material from
silent film era lessons to their own
work.


- Provides a thoroughly authentic
experience to the audience.
- Applies considerable material
from silent film era lessons to
their own work.

- Provides a considerable
authentic experience to the
audience.
- Applies some material from silent
film era lessons to their own work.



- Provides a somewhat authentic
experience to the audience.
- Applies little material from silent
film era lessons to their own work.



- Provides an experience to the
audience with little authenticity.
FINAL GRADE:
COMMENTS: