Mind.Memory.Dream (Title Sequence Project)

Description:
Create visual (design) boards and simple animatics to be used in a title sequence for a film which explores themes related to dream, memory and/or the mind (see pre-approved list).

Objective: 
+ To apply digital imaging techniques to communicate appropriate concepts and ideas
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions
+ Develop project that has a strong concept and uses process techniques to strengthen visual communication

Specifications: 
Size: 1280 x 720 pixels (HDV 720p resolution)

Media:
+ Must use photographs in some form (can create a composite, photomontage, collage, etc)
+ You are allowed to use a variety of different mediums in your visual boards (drawing, illustrations, symbols, textures)
+ Title Sequence (visual boards) must include credits for director, writer, producers, cinematographer, editor, set decoration, art direction, and at least 5 actors (use imdb.com for this information)

 Technical: 
+ Use Photoshop to prep, adjust and manipulate images
+ Use Illustrator or InDesign for layout of visual boards
+ Use Photoshop Animation, InDesign Animation, or other animation software to create animatic of title sequence
+ All imagery used in design should respect copyright laws

Timeline + Deadlines: 
Conceptual Brainstorming: 

1. Choose film (from pre-approved list) due Wednesday, April 10, 8:30am. 
2. Storyboard sketches for all title screens due Monday, April 15, 8:30am. 

Midpoint Group Crit: Present visual boards in group critique on Monday, April 29, 8:30am.

Final Critique: Animatic, final boards and all process work due Monday, May 6, 9:45am-12:00pm. 

Grading criteria (project accounts for 10% of course grade)
Communication & Aesthetics—50%
Innovation—25%
Technical Skill—25%

Pre-Approved Films

• A Clockwork Orange (dir. Stanley Kubrick)
• Donnie Darko (dir. Richard Kelly)
• Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind (dir. Michel Gondry)
• eXistenZ (dir. David Cronenberg)
• Jacob's Ladder (dir. Adrian Lyne)
• Open Your Eyes (dir. Alejandro Amenábar)
• Pi (dir. Darren Aronofsky)
• Requiem for a Dream (dir. Darren Aronofsky)
• The Comedy of Innocence (dir.  Raúl Ruiz)
• Three Lives and Only One Death  (dir.  Raúl Ruiz)
• The Machinist (dir. Brad Anderson)
• Videodrome (dir. David Cronenberg)
• Waking Life (dir.Richard Linklater)