Sophs: Short Story Project on Why Don't You Look Where You're Going?

Here is a project that I will give to you in class on Monday that you might want to consider (or begin) over the weekend.

You’re making a movie.

Choosing from the current Hollywood talent pool of actors, you cast the movie Why Don’t You Look Where You’re Going?, explaining your choices for the these five characters: Flying Dutchman; young man with the fine blond hair; square, masculine young lady; the tall man; and the fat man.

In addition, add another character to the story. Explain how you would integrate him or her into the story. What does he or she do? Say? How do others react to him? Above all, explain what this character represents in society.

Choose one song to function as part of the movie’s soundtrack, explaining how and/or when you would integrate it into your movie and to what purpose. Explain how the lyrics and/or the melody of the song identify with some part of the story (in meaning and/or tone). Use any genre of music--pop, rock, classical, country, etc.

Complete this assignment by making a PowerPoint to show to the class. The PowerPoint should be a MINIMUM of 7 slides, at least one for each of six characters and at least one for the song. I say a minimum because you probably should create multiple slides to write about your choices for the characters and song. Along with the explanations for your decisions (these explanations are the most important part of the project), include pictures of the actors you have chosen to star in your movie. Include a link to the song that you’ve chosen as part of your soundtrack as well as its lyrics, if they are important.

You may work in groups of 2 or 3. However, choose your groups wisely, because your grade will depend on the work of others. Work by yourself if you prefer!

You may make a short video for your project, too, if you would prefer, as long as you fulfill the objectives of the assignment.

Project is due September 27.