CLU3M1- Summative Task “CRIME AND PUNISHMENT”

Throughout this course, you will be exploring the proper legal procedures and practices for a variety of situations (arrest procedures, jury selection etc.) related to criminal and civil law.

Your task is to create a legally accurate Canadian episode of “Crime and Punishment”. Each member of your group will create a scene which illustrates your chosen criminal or civil law topic. You will be responsible for coming up with the concept for the episode, researching Canadian law, writing the script, producing, directing and starring in video segments all while making sure that it is legally accurate.

For this project you will be working in groups of 4-5 students. Each member of the group is responsible for completing one of the following scenes. Please note, your group can use its discretion with regards to scene selection. The following are ideas for scenes, that you may use, or you may change.

For example: Scenes could include:

Crime re-enactment

-Must be a crime listed in the Canadian Criminal Code

-For the purpose of creating a mystery, the crime can be re-enacted several times with different perpetrators

Crime Scene Investigation

-Must demonstrate proper evidence collection and processing procedures

-Evidence collected should appear in the courtroom scene

-Improper evidence handling/’bad’ evidence can be used to further the story

Courtroom Scene

-Must demonstrate a proper understanding of courtroom procedures

-Should incorporate evidence/testimony from the Crime Scene script and/or the questioning of the suspect, all court actors/players should be present (bailiff, judge, court recorder, jury if applicable)

Jury Deliberation and or Sentencing and or Subject Questioning

-Must demonstrate proper procedures for the chosen topic

-Should use information from previous scripts to maintain consistency

-Can violate proper rules IF it is part of the storyline

Civil Trial

-Must demonstrate a proper understanding of civil law procedures-plaintiff, defendant- appropriate remedies- balance of probabilities etc.

Be as creative as you can be in your story telling! Just remember, you need to create a complete storyline, so all scenes necessary to do so must be included. You don’t want your audience left at the end confused

VideoLength-Should be between 25-35 minutes in length

Evaluation- You will be marked individually on this assignment. You will be assessed based on the following expectations outlined below. In addition to the outlined expectations, each group member is expected to participate in a minimum of 2 additional scenes in their group. You can film a scene, act in an additional scene, provide the location and props for an additional scene etc.

DUE DATES AND EXPECATIONS:

1) APRIL 26th- GROUP CONCEPT/PROPOSAL: A one page summary of your script concept including the participating members from your group, resources required (location of filming, props etc. and approximate scene length). Additional information about these expectations will be provided in class. Your group must hand in your proposal as a package with each scene concept in sequential order. /10 Marks

2) MAY 3rd tRESEARCH NOTES: A minimum of 2-3 pages of research consisting of relevant sections of the law, precedents, and all necessary background information about your topic that will help you to recreate an accurate and realistic script.. Your video should be based on researched facts. There is a chapter in our textbook that corresponds with your scene topic, so that is a good place to start /20 Marks

3) May 12th – SCRIPT DUE The length of your script will vary, based on required dialogue. Please include the dialogue, who is speaking, set ideas, costumes, props, location and any other non verbal communication that is necessary to set the scene.Please lay out the list of responsibilities for your group members. You need to remember that your group members will need to read your script and prepare for your scene so make sure it is as thorough as possible. /40 Marks

4) TBD -PREPARATION DAYS-These two dates areallocated class time that has been designated for you to work on this assignment. At the end of each prep day, you will be required to submit a paragraph reflection on the work period. You should prepare to film or rehearse on these dates. /10 Marks

5) MAY 31st - FINAL PRODUCT DUE-DVD, USB copy of the entire production is due. Please make sure that your DVD/USB is clearly labeled. On this date, components 1-4 need to be handed back in as well. /60 Marks

LAW OSCARS- TWO DAYS- TBD

TOTAL MARKS AVAILABLE: /140 MARKS

WEIGHTING: 20% OF FINAL MARK