Introduction:

Throughout the course, we’ve had the opportunity to examine several philosophical themes.  In particular, we’ve focused on several schools of thought (Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, Aesthetics, Ethics, Political and Social Philosophy) while examining four major questions:


What is a Person?
What is a Meaningful Life?
What is Beauty and Art?
What is a Just Society?


While looking at these broad reaching topics, we’ve studied how different philosophers have viewed each theory and tied it into their own personal beliefs.  Now it’s your turn.  Your task is to create your own personal philosophy on life answering the four questions.


The Task:

You are to create a video presentation using a form of multimedia (Adobe Express, iMovie, Canva, etc.) that outlines your own personal philosophy on life. 


You must: 
Answer the four questions and refer to at least one philosopher that you agree with per question
Use information that was discussed in class  
Create a video between 5-8 minutes in length that is media driven 
(images, video clips, graphs, quotes, etc). 
Encompass your own personal philosophy tying in the four questions in relation to your own life
Create and submit a citation list of works cited using MLA (as a separate document)


What is a personal philosophy?

A personal philosophy is a way of life; a frame of mind which sets your perspective on all things in life.  It defines why you do and think the way you do.  Everyone has one.  Sometimes it’s hard to define, but this final assignment will give you that opportunity.

Be creative. This does not need to be a voice over a slide presentation. Take this opportunity to film yourself on location, with moving video clips, using appropriate titles.

SCRIPT DUE DATE: June 6, 2024 11:59PM

DRAFT DUE DATE: Video draft must be submitted by June 9, 2024
This is where you will show me your video in class for feedback. I can always look at it prior to the due date.

FINAL DUE DATE: Videos must be submitted by June 13th, 2024

Technical Considerations
Consistent font type, size, colour, and graphics
Relevant background information

Helpful Resources
Citations MLA
Pexel Images
Bensound Music
Pixabay Music
Pixabay Images


CheckBrick
Intro slide with student name, date, course code
Subject card, one for each topic
Still Images are held on screen for a maximum of 3 seconds
Video clips are held on screen for the duration of the action
Voice recorded clearly
Background Music (at a lower volume than voice)
Final video is uploaded to Youtube at 1080p 
Final video link is provided and tested to ensure it works
MLA works cited




Student Chosen Success Criteria












Criteria
/10
Level 4
10       9       8
Exceeds Expectations
Level 3
7.5             7
Meets Expectations
Level 2
6.5                 6
Needs Improvement
Level 1
5.5                5
Below Expectations

Knowledge/
Understanding

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all four big questions in the presentation.





☐  Demonstrates exceptional knowledge and understanding of the four big questions discussed in class.
☐   Demonstrates exceptional level of insight well beyond what might be expected.
☐   Displays evidence of considerable independent reading.
☐ Demonstrates a high degree of accuracy within the video.

☐ Demonstrates considerable knowledge and understanding of at least three big questions discussed in class.
☐ Demonstrates a strong level of insight of what might be expected.
☐ Displays evidence of strong independent reading.
☐ Demonstrates strong accuracy within the video.

☐ Demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the big questions discussed in class.
☐ Demonstrates developing insight of what might be expected.
☐ Displays evidence of developing independent reading.
☐ Demonstrates developing accuracy within the video.

☐ Demonstrates limited knowledge and understanding of the big questions discussed in class.
☐ Demonstrates limited insight of what might be expected.
☐ Displays evidence of limited independent reading.
☐ Demonstrates limited accuracy within the video.

Thinking/Inquiry

Uses critical and creative thinking processes and incorporates an obvious personal philosophy. 





☐ Uses critical and creative thinking processes with a high degree of effectiveness
☐   Exceptional analysis of four major questions, personal opinions.
☐ Expertly uses evidence and information relevant to their chosen topic in analyzing the four major questions, personal philosophy.



☐ Uses critical and creative thinking processes with a considerable degree of effectiveness
☐ Thoroughly uses evidence and information relevant to their chosen topic in analyzing the four major questions, personal philosophy.



☐ Uses critical and creative thinking processes with some degree of effectiveness
☐ Uses basic evidence and information relevant to their chosen topic in analyzing the four major questions, personal philosophy.



☐ Uses critical and creative thinking processes with a limited degree of effectiveness
☐ Uses unclear evidence and information relevant to their chosen topic in analyzing the four major questions, personal philosophy.



Communication

Orally and visually expresses and organizes ideas and information.  Speaks clearly.  Presentation is organized.



☐ Orally and visually expresses and organizes ideas and information with a high degree of effectiveness.  
☐   Presentation is carefully planned, engaging, creative and illustrates all of the four questions effectively
☐   Information is presented clearly & concisely; is exceptionally organized; has been effectively edited for quality assurance
☐Reference list includes 5 or more reputable sources; formatting has 0-2 minor errors

☐ Orally and visually expresses and organizes ideas and information with a considerable degree of effectiveness. 
☐   Presentation is carefully planned, creative and illustrates most of the issues
 
☐   Information is presented clearly; is well organized; shows some evidence of editing with some mistakes
☐   Reference list includes 5 reputable sources, with few formatting errors

☐ Orally and visually expresses and organizes ideas and information with some degree of effectiveness. 
☐   Presentation is moderately planned and some of the issues are expanded on

☐   Information is mostly clear; some portions show good organization. Little evidence of editing
☐ Reference list includes less than 5 sources, complete with some formatting errors

☐ Orally and visually expresses and organizes ideas and information with a limited degree of effectiveness. 
☐   Presentation is hard to follow and shows limited creativity
☐   Information is presented unclearly and largely disorganized, and has not been edited
☐ Reference list is incomplete or non-existent

Application

Transfers knowledge and skills in the format of a video with spoken word/on camera video, audio and music.



☐ Transfers knowledge and skills in the format of a video with an exceptional degree of effectiveness



☐ Transfers knowledge and skills in the format of a video with a considerable degree of effectiveness

☐ Transfers knowledge and skills in the format of a video with some degree of effectiveness

☐ Transfers knowledge and skills in the format of a video with a limited degree of effectiveness
Total   	/40

USE THE ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE TO MAKE THE SCRIPT. THE FORMAT IS BELOW. MY PHILOSIPHY IS EVERYTHING SHOULD BE BASED ON THE GREATER GOOD. I DONT KNOW HOW ELSE TO DESCRIBE IT SO HELP ME WITH THAT
Script
Beginning
Introduction of the themes that to be explored
Introduction of the four major questions
Introduction of personal philosophy
Use proof to reinforce goal (charts, graphs, photos)

Middle
Explanation of personal philosophy in response to the four questions

What is Beauty and Art?
What is a Just Society?
What is a Meaningful Life?
What is a Person?

End
Summary of personal philosophy of life and how this may align with your class or world views