LESSON 24

Vocabulary

• Personalized Theme: A unique and cohesive design applied to a project, reflecting an individual’s personality, interests, or message.

Objective

• Students will develop and apply a personalized theme to a video project using visual and audio elements to create a cohesive and creative contribution to the ReelTime yearbook.

Assignment

1. Read this Overview

A personalized theme adds a unique identity to your video and helps it stand out. This can include:

• Visual Style: Consistent use of colors, fonts, filters, or transitions.
• Audio Style: Background music or sound effects that match the tone of your video.
• Story Elements: A recurring idea or message that ties the video together.

Example:
A sports-themed video could use bold colors, action-packed music, and clips of key moments from games to highlight the school’s athletic achievements.

2. Your Task

Create a 1–2 minute video using a personalized theme that reflects your unique style or interests. Include:

• A clear and consistent visual design.
• Music or sound effects that complement the video’s mood.
• A title and message that tie everything together.

Upload your video to ReelTime, titling it “My Personalized Theme: [Your Name].”

3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment

1. Choose your theme:
   • Decide on a concept that reflects your style, like a favorite hobby, school activity, or creative idea.
2. Plan your visuals and audio:
   • Think about how colors, filters, fonts, and music can support your theme.
3. Film your footage:
   • Record clips that align with your theme’s story or focus.
4. Edit your video:
   • Apply visual and audio elements to create a cohesive look and feel.
5. Save your video and upload it to ReelTime.

4. Reflection Questions

After completing your video, write responses to these questions:

• What theme did you choose, and why?
• How did you use visual and audio elements to reinforce your theme?
• What did you learn about creativity and personal expression in this project?