H.S.
Digital Video Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mr. Lewis-office Phone: 345-8541 ext.
321
Email: hktv@rsd17.org
Office Hours: Monday ÐFriday
Course Objectives
* Students
will foster an understanding of cooperative learning so that students can
become contributing members for projects.
* Students
will perform as producers/directors.
* Students
will develop critical thinking skills as they research the content for their projects,
visualize camera shots, write their scripts and search beyond theclassroom for resources to complete projects for
broadcast on VSEN Ch.18.
* Students
will create pre-production tools: treatments, scripts & storyboards for all
productions.
* Students
will perform as on air talent
* Students
will learn Non Linear Editing on Final Cut Pro 5
* Students
will develop leadership skills
* Students
will become more literate consumers of media.
* Students
will act as mentors to new TV students
Curriculum
Research& creating new
video projects for VSEN
Set design& improvement
(logo etc.)
Equipment Competencies:
Macintosh Computers
Field/ Studio cameras
Audio Considerations
(mixer-microphones-music)
Media Literacy
EditingÐ Non linear(final
Cut Pro 5) and Liner Insert-A/B roll
Writing for the visual Medium
Sound Track Pro/Garage Band
Motion Graphics
Lighting
Produce& Direct weekly
segments for Wake-UPHK incorporating Ideas:
Weekend Things to do -movies to rent -film critic Ð Cyber Guy ÐCougar Corner =
casual introduction to faculty/student from our school community .Sports -
class act and produce fun entertaining videos
SEMESTER PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT
LIMITED TO:
Short Film Research(phase 1 )Research a
famous Film Director-formal class presentation w/ sample clip
Short Film Sript
Writing(phase 2) employ
directors from above personal style/technique in your short film
Short Film Production (phase 3)
Short Film Trailer (phase 4)
30th Birthday HKHS
Celebratory Video
Retirement Video
Senior Video
HKTV NEWS Show & Fox ENGÕs
YOU ARE IT!! THE
KEY PLAYERS in the day to day operation of HKTV.
HKTV IS ALL YOURS -
ENJOYÐ HAVE FUN AND DAZZLE YOUR AUDIENCE LIKENEVER BEFORE
Grades:
Grades will be obtained through four
distinct forms of assessment. Each will play a role in the final calculations
according to the chart below
Video portfolios will be graded. Students
will be rewarded for keeping accurate notes and records during the production
process. Projects will be graded according to performance-based assessment
scorecards. Recordkeeping is a very important part of job performance in the
broadcasting industry.
Students will receive credit for
demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment per training and written
instructions handed out in class.
Includes all group projects, in class and
field productions. Assessment will be accomplished through
awarding points each week ,based on teachers
perception of the amount contribution to class discussion, independent work on
class assignments, general work ethic, and team building activities with fellow
classmates.
As most work is done in class, attendance is extremely
important, just as in the real world work environment. Missed work must be made
up in order to receive any credit. Deduction will be made for late work.
Throughout the semester ,students
will receive progress reports that incorporate the assessment forms.
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