Science, Technology and Society

Midterm Project – When Technology and Humanity Cross (Artwork)

Prepared by: Michelle C. Reyes

I- Standard
A. Content Standard
1. The learner demonstrates understanding of science, technology and society (STS) and STS related concepts.
B. Performance Standard
1. The learner creates an artwork and interprets the message of the art.
II- Content
A. Science, Technology and Society and the Human Condition
III- Learning Competencies
Students will be able to…
A. produce any form of art about a specific issue related to advantages, disadvantages and limitations of technology and it’s impact to humanity;
B. demonstrate creativity in conveying a meaningful message through art;
C. use technological tools available to create an artwork;
D. demonstrate understanding of STS concepts and the human condition in explaining the art interpretation.
IV- Tools
A. Computer
B. Smartphone, Digital Camera, or DLSR Camera (Video Recording)
C. App, instrument or any creative tool to create/perform the artwork
D. Video Editing Software, Web Tool, or Mobile Application.
V- Guidelines
A. This project can be accomplished individually or by group (maximum of 5 members- you are free to group yourselves).
For those who will accomplish the project in groups (2-5 members) will have to submit an accomplished peer evaluation for their co-member/s in PDF file following the Peer evaluation table.
Those who will do the project individually don’t need to submit a peer evaluation file.
B. Each individual/group will create a 3- 6 minutes video presentation of the artwork in MP4 format. Artwork could be a poem, song, drawing, painting, digital art or any other form of art that could
be used to present a meaningful message. Original work is encouraged but if the student cannot produce an original art, interpretation of existing artwork may be accepted. Students are not
required to appear in the Video.
C. Format for video presentation:
-Art Title, Art Presentation followed by or with Art Interpretation/Message, Credits and Names of Members.
D. Group interactions in preparing the project is strictly online.
E. Students can use any video editing software, web tools, or mobile application that they are familiar with in making their video presentation.
F. The video must be in line with the vision- mission of the school thus cursing, vulgar words, profanity, obscenity are not allowed.
G. Proper citation for borrowed materials is required.
H. How to submit:
o Save the file/files in you GDrive on a FOLDER entitled STS Project Section – Surname of Students
o Add my email address as Viewer of the FOLDER [email protected] and [email protected]
o Copy the Sharing Link and Submit in Moodle Online Text on the Midterm Project Submission Activity (All are required to do this for submission)
VI- Rubric
A. Artwork Video Presentation
Criteria Very Good Good Fair Needs Improvement
Content The content includes a clear statement of Information is presented as a connected The content does not present a clearly Content lacks a central theme, clear point
purpose or theme and is creative, theme with accurate, current supporting stated theme, is vague, and some of the of view and logical sequence of
compelling and clearly written. A rich information that contributes to supporting information does not seem to information. Much of the supporting
variety of supporting information in the understanding the project’s main idea. fit the main idea or appears as a information is irrelevant to the overall
video contributes to the understanding of Details are logical and persuasive disconnected series of scenes with no message. The viewer is unsure what the
the project’s main idea. Events and information is effectively used. The unifying main idea. Includes few citations message is because there is little
messages are presented in a logical order. content includes a clear point of view with and few facts. persuasive information and only one or
Includes properly cited sources. a progression of ideas and supporting two facts about the topic are articulated.
information. Includes properly cited Information is incorrect, out of date, or
sources. incomplete. No citations included.
(15 Points) (10 Points) (7 Points) (5 Points)
Quality Video presentation was completed and Video presentation was completed and Video was made, but had very little if any The video was totally unedited with no
had all required elements. The video was contained all required elements. Editing editing. Many poor shots remain. Video transitions or audio support of any kind.
well edited and moves smoothly from was not done as well as it should have was very fragmented and choppy with
scene to scene with proper use of been. Some poor shots remain. Video is little to no audio reinforcement.
transitions. Audio and other enhancements still somewhat choppy. Audio and other
were well used. enhancements were utilized, but not for
maximum effect.
(15 Points) (10 Points) (7 Points) (5 Points)
Citations All sources (information, graphics, music, 1-2 sources (information, graphics, music 3-4 sources (information, graphics, music, More than 5 sources (information,
etc.) are properly cited. etc.) are not identified and credited. etc.) are not identified and credited. graphics, music, etc.) are not identified
and credited or No citations are included.
(10 Points) (7 Points) (5 points) (2 Points)
Work Project was submitted on time and every Project was submitted on time and Team Project was submitted late and 2-3 Project was overdue for more than 24 or
Ethics individual in the group contributed to the members mostly contributed and showed members are not involved in the group More than 3 members are not involved in
creation of the video project. Team respect with each other in finishing the project. Team members fairly showed the group project or low levels of respect
members showed respect with each other. task respect with each other. were evident within the team.

(10 Points)
(7 Points) (5 Points) (2 Points)
TOTAL 50 Points
B. Peer Evaluation (For those who will accomplish in Groups only) Each Group Member will include in the submission.
Write the name of each of your group members in the first column. For each person, indicate the extent to which you agree with the statement on the left, using a scale of
1-4 (1=strongly disagree; 2=disagree; 3=agree; 4=strongly agree). Total the scores in each column.
CRITERIA
Demonstrates a Contributes
Contributes Completes group

Points
Score
Total
Prepares work in cooperative and significantly to
NAMES meaningfully to assignments on
a quality manner. supportive the success of the
group discussions. time.
attitude. project.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Peer Evaluation Summary – For Professor’s Use Only

Average
NAMES Score Given by Members Points
Score
1 2 3 4
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2.
3.
4.
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Equivalent Points for Peer Evaluation

Average Score: 18 –20 Average Score: 16 – 17 Average Score: 10 – 15 Average Score: 0 – 10
Peer Evaluation
(10 Points) (8 Points) (5 Points) (3 Points)

C. Computation of Grades for Group Work

Artwork Video Presentation Grade + Peer Evaluation Average Score = Individual Grade
50 Points + 10 Points = 60 Points