Final Exam: Video Project in Contemporary World
General Guidelines
As part of the final assessment for Contemporary World, you will create a video
project based on selected global issues and themes. This project will demonstrate
your ability to critically analyze contemporary topics, present well-researched
insights, and communicate ideas effectively using multimedia.
You may choose from three major categories:
1. Global Issue Documentary – Addressing a contemporary global issue,
such as climate change, inequality, migration, or human rights.
Suggested Topics:
• Climate Change and Its Impact on Developing Nations
• Global Migration and Refugee Crises
• Human Rights Violations and Social Justice Movements
• Gender Equality and Women’s Rights
• The Effects of Economic Inequality on Global Societies
• International Responses to Pandemics
• Global Terrorism and Security Challenges
• Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Movements
2. The Impact of Technology on the Modern World – Exploring how AI,
social media, or the digital divide affects global societies.
Suggested Topics:
• The Rise of Artificial Intelligence: Benefits and Ethical Concerns
• The Influence of Social Media on Political Movements
• The Digital Divide: Who Is Left Behind in the Tech Revolution?
• Cybersecurity Threats in the Globalized World
• How Technology Shapes Modern Workplaces and Economies
• The Role of Big Data and Surveillance in Society
• The Impact of E-learning and Remote Work on Globalization
3. Interactive Global Timeline – Creating a digital timeline highlighting
significant contemporary events (political movements, technological
advancements, or social movements).
Suggested Topics:
• Major Political Movements and Their Global Effects (e.g., Arab Spring,
Brexit)
• Technological Milestones That Changed the World (e.g., Rise of AI,
Blockchain, 5G)
• The Evolution of Human Rights Across the 21st Century
• Environmental Disasters and Global Responses (e.g., COP Summits,
Paris Agreement)
• Pandemics and Global Health Crises (e.g., COVID-19, Ebola Outbreaks)
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Format & Length:
o The video must be 5 to 10 minutes long.
o Acceptable file formats: MP4, MOV, or AVI.
2. Content & Research:
o Your video must be fact-based, well-researched, and relevant to
contemporary global issues.
o Use credible sources and cite references either in the video or in a
separate document.
o Clearly explain key concepts and provide real-world examples.
3. Creativity & Presentation:
o Use a variety of presentation styles, such as narration, interviews,
visuals, infographics, or animations.
o Avoid long blocks of text - prioritize storytelling, clear voiceovers,
and visual engagement.
4. Technical Quality:
o Ensure clear audio and video quality (no distracting background
noise).
o Proper editing, transitions, and effects should enhance the video’s
impact.
o If using background music, it must not overpower the narration.
5. Submission & Deadline:
o Submit your video via Google Drive or email by April 29, 2025, at
11:59 PM.
o Late submissions will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.
Grading Rubric (100 Points Total)
Criteria Excellent (10) Good (8) Satisfactory Needs Score
(6) Improvement
(4)
Relevance to Deeply explores Mostly Somewhat Minimal /20
Contemporary contemporary relevant relevant, relevance, off-
World (20%) global issues with minor lacking depth topic
with strong gaps
connections
Research & Well-researched, Minor Some Poor research, /20
Accuracy (20%) all facts accurate factual inaccuracies, lacks citations
and properly errors, missing
cited mostly citations
cited
Organization & Clear, logical Mostly Somewhat Lacks structure, /15
Coherence flow; easy to clear, disorganized, confusing
(15%) follow minor hard to follow
structural
issues
Creativity & Highly Good Somewhat Lacks /15
Engagement engaging, creativity, engaging, engagement,
(15%) innovative use minor areas limited minimal effort
of visuals and to improve creativity in creativity
storytelling
Technical High-quality Good Some Poor quality, /15
Quality (15%) visuals, clear quality, technical distracting
audio, well- minor issues flaws
edited technical affecting
flaws clarity
Overall Impact Highly Good Some impact, Weak impact, /15
& Presentation impactful, impact, could be more lacks
(15%) professional clear compelling confidence and
delivery delivery clarity
Total: /100
