Video Production. Sherri Molde. 8 th Grade VP Syllabus and Classroom Expectations

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1 Video Production 8 th Grade VP Syllabus and Classroom Expectations The middle school video production program will introduce students to the art of storytelling. Students will discover the importance of planning through creating storyboards, writing scripts, and understanding the value camera angles play within telling a story. Students will learn the basics regarding digital and video camera usage, demonstrate their understanding regarding the rule of thirds, and develop correct microphone usage as they develop their stories. Students will also be expected to work as a productive member of their production team and will be responsible for their portion of the assigned video projects. Each video will tell a story using images, music, lighting, and/or a script. Music that is used within videos much be royalty free or be created using GarageBand. All videos created in class become the property of Hadley Middle School and may not be uploaded to youtube without the consent of administration. Video releases must be on file for anyone that appears in the video. This will be my 20 th year with Wichita Public Schools and my 13 th year teaching technology. I have taught video production for seven ears and the Gateway to Technology (GTT) program for three years. In addition to teaching middle school, I serve as a GTT course trainer for Wichita State University. This entails training teachers and providing support for them as they prepare for their first year of teaching the GTT curriculum in their school districts. Sherri Molde Course Name: Hadley Middle School 1101 N. Dougherty Room D7 Wichita, Kansas smolde@usd259.net Office Hours: 7:00 AM 7:45 AM 3:20-4:00 PM Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Video Production Course Number: 2 nd Period ( ) Course Length: Semester

2 Video Production Concepts Covered Unit 1 Copyright and Ethics o What is Copyright? o Public Domain o Explain foundation of Copyright Law and the Public Domain. Unit 2 Equipment Use o Components of Video Cameras o Components of Digital Cameras o Demonstrate proper use of Digital and Video Cameras Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 Camera Composition o Angles, Shots, Perspective and Movement o Distinguish between the importance of camera angles, shots, perspective and movement in order to tell a story. Storyboarding/Scriptwriting o Design Process as it relates to storyboarding and scriptwriting o Use of design process steps in order to complete a storyboard. o Apply the use of camera angles, shots, perspective and movement in order to tell a story. Investigating Film o Video and Slideshow Production o Software o Creation of video projects according to assigned topic that communicates a story to the audience. o Selection of appropriate use of software for project. Postproduction o Editing video and audio o Demonstrate use of editing techniques. o Demonstrate use of effects, transitions, voice layovers. 2

3 Grading Procedures Category Activities and projects completion of all activities and or projects as assigned individually or as a team. Class participation active appropriate participation in all class discussions. Digital Portfolio a digital account of everything that student has participated in during class. Homework consists of end of unit crossword puzzles, and other short assignments. Homework will not be on a consistent basis. Quizzes and Tests formal assessments of what students have learned. Grade Percentage 50% of grade 20% of grade 15% of grade 5% of grade 10% of grade Grading Scale 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 0% - 59% = F Missing or lost assignments will result in 0 points after one week, unless arrangements have been made prior to that time. Absences and Make-up Work - When you are going to be absent from school due to illness, or a family emergency, a team meeting, field trip, sent out to the student center or being called into the student center you are still required to make up any work that you miss. You will have a total of two days for each excused absence to make up any work you missed. If you miss class due to behavior issues, you will have one day to complete the missing work. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed and to get your work turn it in within the required time frame. Daily Assignments Your assignment(s) will be projected on the wall each day. At times we will need more than one class time to complete what we are working on. It is expected that you use class time to its fullest potential in order to complete all assignment. If you are not able to complete the assignment, you have the option of coming in during your lunch time or after school in order to complete the work. Please understand that if you choose either of these options, you must have prior approval since I may have a class during your lunch time, or I may have a meeting to attend after school. You also have the option of completing the work at home, however, you may not have the necessary materials or supplies to complete it. 3

4 Guidelines for Success You will find a CHAMPS notebook at each work station. The CHAMPS expectations will assist you in being efficient while you are in class. Located inside the notebook are the CHAMPS expectations for: Independent Seat Work Teacher-Directed Instruction Cooperative Groups Gateway Labs Video Recording In order to be successful you must demonstrate responsibility, always do your best, cooperate with your peers and instructors and treat everyone with respect, including yourself. Classroom Rules Be on time for class with materials (agenda, pencil, pen, highlighter) Listen and follow ALL directions given. Use work time effectively to complete assignments, activities, and or projects. Respond to attention signal by giving me your full attention. Entering the Classroom Upon entering the classroom begin on bell work assignment. This will be projected or handed to you as you enter the classroom. Begin working on this assignment quietly until I inform you that we are ready to transition. *Students will not be allowed to re-enter the hallway during passing period once they have entered the classroom. Consequences for Classroom Violations Infraction 1 will result in teacher providing a verbal warning. Infraction 2 will result in student receiving a new assigned seat and possibly an alternative written assignment in lieu of current assignment. Infraction 3 will result in student being sent to a buddy teacher to complete a Hadley Focus Form. Infraction 4 will result in student immediately calling the parent or guardian and a Pupil Behavior Report being completed. Infraction 5 will result in a conference with student, parent or guardian, teacher and administration. Submitting Work/Returning Work the majority of your work will be submitted electronically through SMART Sync. There will be some assignments that will be printed off in order for you complete them. It is imperative that you ensure that you turn these assignments in when asked and not keep them and take them home to complete. You will receive feedback on work submitted electronically or you will receive the graded assignment back within two days after you have submitted it for a grade. 4

5 Progress Reports will be sent home every three weeks. The academics first report will be run each Friday. If you receive notification of having a failing grade in Explorations in Technology, then you will need to come and discuss the situation with me as soon as possible. Tardies Students are expected to be in the classroom when the bell rings. You should do your best to be in class on time every day. You are also expected to begin your bell work immediately upon entering the classroom. Consequences for tardy infractions are as follows: First tardy infraction will result in a pass being taken. Second tardy infraction will result in a pass being taken, and student immediately calling parent or guardian to inform them that on the third tardy a lunch detention will be assigned. Third tardy infraction will result in a pass being taken and a Tardy Referral form being completed. Tech Fees $5.00 for 6 th grade $7.00 for 7 th and 8 th grade Fees go towards consumable supplies that students will be using during their time in class. Students who pay fees will be allowed to keep projects and take them home. Fees will be accepted throughout the semester. Photo/Video Release I hereby give permission for images of my child, captured during regular and special school activities through video, photo, and digital cameras, to be used solely for the purpose of the districts promotional material and publications, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. Name of Student (please print): Name of Parent/Guardian (please print): Parent/Guardian signature: Good for school year: 5

6 Student & Parent agreement for Hadley Middle School I (Print Student s name) agree to prevent harm to myself or others and will keep from damaging equipment or wasting supplies. I will follow all rules and procedures of the class as well as take part in equipment usage and safety training. I will be advised of the safety rules as related to the equipment that will be used in this lab. I will never use equipment until I have learned how to use them properly and passed a usage test with 100%, passed a demonstration test with 100% and been given permission from my instructor. I will report any accident to my instructor immediately and accept his/her decision regarding any and all minor and/or major damages to equipment. I will be respectful to myself, my classmates, and any adult present in the lab, including my instructor. My voice shall never be raised over that of a normal speaking tone, Voice Level 2. I will assist with clean up after each class period and promise to not leave trash around computers or equipment. I agree to abide by the district s acceptable computer use agreement, policy This includes using the internet, computers, and software, in a safe manner. I understand that violation of the district s policy will result in my being banned from using a computer. I (Print parent/guardians name) Do hereby give my consent for my (son/daughter) to take part in the Video Production class. This agreement means that I understand all the above conditions and agree to them. I give my permission for my child to operate all computers, equipment, and supplies to carry out the requirements of the Video Production class. Signature address Phone Number 6