Haddam Killingworth H.S. Honors Video/Digital Communications

Instructor: Mr. Lewis- office Phone: 345-8541 ext. 321

Office Hours: Monday –Friday 11:20-11:45

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 the classroom 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 Studio Pro

* Students will develop leadership skills

* Students will become more literate consumers of media.

* Students will act as mentors to new TV students

Curriculum

1. Final Cut Pro presentation

2. Soliciting emotion from viewers

3. Research and produce a Mini persuasive Documentary

4. Research & creating Short Film Project for 8^th annual HKTV 2011 Film Festival

5. Equipment Competencies:

Echolab Digital Video Switcher

Apple Computers

Field/Studio cameras

Audio Considerations (SFX-mixer-microphones-music)

“Shooting to edit” 7 golden rules to better Videography

Editing – Non linear (NEW Final Cut Pro Studio 2)

Writing for the visual Medium

Sound Track Pro/Garage Band

Motion Graphics

Live Type

Juicer

Advance Lighting

SEMESTER PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Live type /Motion Graphics “What motivates me project“

Emotional Digital Short

Persuasive Mini Documentary

Ideas: document historical event or Shadow a Professional – Career Video expose’

SHORT FILM PROJECT

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.

Read short story develop short film adaptation script.

Short Film Production (phase 3)

Short Film Trailer (phase 4)

HKTV Holiday Show

CTE Assessment

If Time Allows:

Digital Music Short (Streetfest competition)

Senior Video ??

YOU ARE IT!! THE KEY PLAYERS in the day to day operation of HKTV.

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

Scripts, Storyboards, 20%

Behind every great video is a better script!

Quizzes and CAPT/SAT Activities 20%

These will measure attainment of Video production theory.

Video Portfolios 30%

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. Record keeping is a very important part of job performance in the broadcasting industry.

Equipment/software Competencies 15%

Students will receive credit for demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment per training and written instructions handed out in class.

Participation/Work Ethic 15%

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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