(H) Video Digital Communications Syllabus
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 Educational Access.
* 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
* Students will develop leadership skills
* Students will become more literate consumers of media.
* Students will act as mentors to new TV students
Curriculum
1. The art of Visual Story telling
2. Soliciting emotion from viewers
3. Research and produce a Mini persuasive Documentary
4. Research & creating Short Film Project for 10th annual HKTV 2015 Film Festival
5. Equipment Competencies:
Video File Management, Safe storage & Back-up
Digital Video Switcher
Apple Computers
Field/Studio cameras
DSLR Camera
Adding movement to your shots
Blocking out shots
Audio Considerations (SFX-mixer-microphones-music)
“Shooting to edit” 7 golden rules to better Videography
Editing – Non linear (Adobe Software)
Writing for the visual Medium
Audio Sweetening
Advance Lighting
SEMESTER PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
REVIEW of Studio and field production techniques
Line Producing polished Morning News Show once weekly
Emotional Digital Short
Persuasive Documentary
Ideas: document historical event or Shadow a Professional – Career Video expose’
SHORT FILM PROJECT
Special THEME FOR 12th annual Film Festival (to be announced)
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
STN National Film Competition San Diego March 31-April 4 2015 (Criteria- grades, involvement)
Pre & Post digital video production theory assessment
CTE Assessment
Digital Short
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, 35%
Behind every great video is a better script!
Equipment, production and software theory knowledge Activities 20%
These will measure attainment of Video production theory. Students will receive credit for demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment per training and written instructions handed out in class.
Video Portfolios 35%
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.
Participation/Work Ethic 10%
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.
* 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 Educational Access.
* 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
* Students will develop leadership skills
* Students will become more literate consumers of media.
* Students will act as mentors to new TV students
Curriculum
1. The art of Visual Story telling
2. Soliciting emotion from viewers
3. Research and produce a Mini persuasive Documentary
4. Research & creating Short Film Project for 10th annual HKTV 2015 Film Festival
5. Equipment Competencies:
Video File Management, Safe storage & Back-up
Digital Video Switcher
Apple Computers
Field/Studio cameras
DSLR Camera
Adding movement to your shots
Blocking out shots
Audio Considerations (SFX-mixer-microphones-music)
“Shooting to edit” 7 golden rules to better Videography
Editing – Non linear (Adobe Software)
Writing for the visual Medium
Audio Sweetening
Advance Lighting
SEMESTER PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
REVIEW of Studio and field production techniques
Line Producing polished Morning News Show once weekly
Emotional Digital Short
Persuasive Documentary
Ideas: document historical event or Shadow a Professional – Career Video expose’
SHORT FILM PROJECT
Special THEME FOR 12th annual Film Festival (to be announced)
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
STN National Film Competition San Diego March 31-April 4 2015 (Criteria- grades, involvement)
Pre & Post digital video production theory assessment
CTE Assessment
Digital Short
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, 35%
Behind every great video is a better script!
Equipment, production and software theory knowledge Activities 20%
These will measure attainment of Video production theory. Students will receive credit for demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment per training and written instructions handed out in class.
Video Portfolios 35%
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.
Participation/Work Ethic 10%
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.