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In order to understand the manner in which cultic groups use faith and spirituality to exploit and manipulate its members, you (with a partner) will look in-depth at one cult movement. In pairs, you will research the life of the leader, the history of the movement and its practices, and analyze how the group fulfills the characteristics of a cult (learned in class). In order to complete your research, you will utilize materials in the library, online databases (including CQ Researcher and Opposing viewpoints) and documentaries (Curriculum on Demand and Youtube). After compiling your data, using a variety of sources, you will create storyboards, which will be the outline of the documentary. Then you will gather pictures and pieces of film as the visual for the project. Finally, you will type your script for the voice-over. During class time, you will work in iMovie to put the movie together using the materials you’ve gathered and your script. The main requirements of the documentary are: it has to be historically accurate, incorporate the required elements and the voice over must be consistent with the images on the screen at all times. Additionally, you must use a combination of still pictures and no more than 2 minutes of video footage.



> By 3/9/12, you must hand in a typed, MLA formatted ‘Works Consulted’. This should include all materials you consulted while doing your research. Examples include books, articles, websites, news stories, videos/documentaries or podcasts. > Research in library on 2/13 and 2/15 > Computer lab on 2/24 to finish gathering elements (pictures/video) and type script > Computer lab on 3/1 to begin movie
 * 1) To successfully complete this project each member of the group must participate.
 * 2) You need to first write your storyboard outline (due on 2/17), then write your script and finally find the images and video footage (due 2/24) that will best illustrate your facts.
 * 3) To download images using Firefox, find the image and then control click on the image getting the drop down menu and select " Save image as" and put it in your folder. (in transfer folder)
 * 4) Remember the script needs to be consistent with the images on the screen at all times.
 * 5) After you have accumulated your materials, you will be introduced to iMovie and the elements of digital storytelling by Mrs. Siwinski.
 * 6) You will learn how to import images, change the duration for each image, add titles, apply transitions and record voice-overs.
 * 7) When you documentary is finished it will be converted into Quick Time and uploaded to School Tube.
 * 8) You will present your documentary to your peers in class.}
 * 9) **Works Consulted**
 * 1) **Class time will be provided during the following days:**


 * **1) Background on the leader (childhood, significant experiences relevant to their establishment of cult)** || **(15 points)** ||
 * **2) General introduction to the group (beliefs, philosophy, where, when, why, etc)** || **(15 points)** ||
 * **3) Practices and beliefs that match the characteristics of a cult (see class materials)** || **(20 points)** ||
 * **4) Current fate of the cult and its leader** || **(10 points)** ||
 * **5) Use of images is varied and coincides with the voice-overs** || **(10 points)** ||
 * **6) Use of video is no more than 2 minutes and illustrates an important part of your information** || **(5 points)** ||
 * **7) Voice-over is clear and articulate without hesitation or error and citations of information are provided** || **(5 points)** ||
 * **8) All deadlines are met**
 * Storyboards (2/17) typed outline**
 * Images (50) and video in folder (2/24)**
 * Typed Script (2/28)**
 * Final project (3/9)** || **(5 points)**
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This project will allow you to become knowledgeable in one particular cult and to share that knowledge with your peers. You will also become adept at using iMovie as you : import images, change duration of images, apply transitions, add titles and record voice-overs.



This project designed and implemented by Kate Kennedy, theology teacher at [|Mount Saint Jpseph Academy.] Technical assistance and wiki page design furnished by Carol Siwinski, Instruvtional Technology Coordinator. Feb. 2012