This document contains a diagnostic test for a 6th grade student covering topics related to multimedia, art, animation, simulation, and filmmaking. The test includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions about computer graphics, visual effects, animation techniques like key framing, and jobs in the film industry. It also asks the student to either write a film review or actor/actress biography. The test aims to evaluate the student's knowledge on digital media and the filmmaking process.

1. DIAGNOSTIC TEST 6th GRADE – MARCH 2012
LICEO:
GROUP: Written test: /35
NAME:
COMMENTS:
1)Are you interested in Multimedia and Art? LISTEN carefully and fill in
the blanks with the missing word.
Computer and digital ________________ constitute the latest
way of producing visual ___________. They create three-
dimensional images that can be extremely realistic. They can
also create audio-visual universes based on _____________.
Computer programmes provide _____________ images that
replace images from the real world.
The idea of interactivity is based on images that are presented to
be looked at and to be manipulated as well. Nowadays, some
interactive means such as CDs or __________ can turn the
passive receptor into an active ______________.
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2)How about reading about ANIMATION and SIMULATION to learn
more about digital effects.
The use of special effects in the
cinema goes back to the first fantastic
films. At first the effects were
simulated by handcrafting or by
imitating theatre techniques. Then,
especially in the case of modern
science fiction, the digitalisation of
images and sounds produced mixed
systems of simulation and animation.
In virtual environments and video
games, synthetic human motion is
required. Animators create an imaginary world as consistent as the real one. Their
stories have a strong visual impact on the spectator. Key framing is an important
animation technique. When animators use it they have to specify key positions for
objects on the screen. The characters of the 1995 film Toy Story were animated in this
way, with more than 700 controls for each main character. Virtual reality, computer
modelling and simulation enable a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional
image. Disney’s Aladdin was one of the first films from which virtual reality was
created: with three computers, and audio-video helmet and a kinetic armchair it was
possible to recreate the flight on the magic carpet.

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ANSWER these questions on the reading.
a)How were the first effects done/simulated?
________________________________________________________________
b)What is key framing?
________________________________________________________________
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Are these sentences TRUE or FALSE? (if FALSE correct the sentence)
a) Toy Story was done in the 90s.
b) Key framing was used to animate Toy Story.
c) There was no virtual reality in the film Aladdin.
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3) Lets read and match people who work in the making of a film with
the descriptions.
a. Actor/actress 1.tells actors and actresses what to do
b. Producer 2.chooses the script, the director and the cast
c. Stunt actor/actress 3.selects the clothes actors and actresses wear in the film
d. Editor 4.plays the roles of the characters in the script
e. Director 5.prepares the final version of the film
f. Costume designer 6.performs risky scenes in the place of actors
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4. READ and choose the correct option
1.Cinema ___________ an industry since the 1st decade of the 20th century.
2.If you _______ science fiction films, you should see James Cameron´s
AVATAR.
3.Alfred Hitchcock ___________ one of the greatest director of all times.
4.The Lumiere Brothers _______________ the creators of cinema.
5.In the near future virtual actors ______________ real actors in most films

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a. was b. have been c. has been
a. enjoy b. enjoyed c. will enjoy
a. were b. will be c. was
a. is considered b. are considered c. considered
a. is going to replace b. replaced c. will replace
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5. CHOOSE only one option, please.
A. A film review of a film you like. You may include: the name of it, kind of
film, director’s name and main actors, a background to the story (when,
where, what happens), your opinion about the acting, special effects and
recommendations.
B. A biography of a famous actor/actress you know. You may include: his/her date
and place of birth, activities he/she likes doing in his/her free time, etc.
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4. DIAGNOSTIC TEST 6th GRADE – MARCH 2012
KEY FOR LISTENING:
a. technologies, b. messages, c. software, d. digital, e. Internet, f.producer