PSA+Video+Project

Essential Questions:
1. What are the components of the video production process? 2. What is the purpose of a PSA? 3. How are PSAs an effective communication tool?

Public service announcements (PSA) bring public awareness to particular issues. They are short, concise videos that make a point quickly and clearly. In this project, you will plan, shot, edit, and produce and PSA.

Are you wondering what a PSA is? It is a Public Service Announcement...use the link below to view a Flash presentation about PSAs. Because this presentation has links to several YouTube videos, you will find these links are blocked by the school's firewall. This presentation is exception and its information may be very useful to you as you plan your PSA for this project. http://www.wiredsafety.org/wiredlearning/psa/

You may work individually or as a group of 2 or 3. o Individuals may earn the total points possible. o If the project is completed as a group, the points for this project will be divided equally between team. • Answer Essential Questions • PSA should cover a specific topic • Complete the required Evaluation Form • 30 – 60 seconds in length • You may use photos with the Ken Burns effect for this project. • PSA should include voiceover narration and one Garage Band clip • PSA should employ video, text, or graphic effects • PSA should be shared in QuickTime format.
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PSA Web Sites for PSA Organizer
• @http://www.listenup.org/screeningroom/index.php?step=dosearch&form_genre=PSA

• @http://kathyschrock.net/psa/