Media Production Fundamentals #7510 2013-14 Instructor Information Instructor: Allen Haeger Room: B105 Office: B107 Voice Mail: E-Mail: ahaeger@cfsd16.org Course Website https://sites.google.com/a/cfsd16.org/mediaproduction/ Overview This is a one-year course that provides students with the skills and knowledge to master lighting, camera operation, visual composition, live video switching, story telling, basic audio production and editing. The students produce specially designed video projects that apply technical knowledge and skills in production of television programs. Focused instruction in 21 century learning skills include leadership, productivity, teamwork, digital-age literacy, technology & tools, critical & creative thinking, and data analysis. Other important video production skills include interviewing, scripting, advertising techniques, studio operation, and audience analysis. Basics of copyright law and broadcast ethics are also included. (Credit through Pima Community College may be available see instructor). Grades 9-12 Credit: 1 credit, 2 semesters * This is a JTED class Materials 8 gig flash drive, 3 ring binder Grade Calculation and Assessment Explanation REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion includes: Having acted as producer, editor, cameraman, talent, props, grip and/or gaffer, and writer. Successful participation in the production of all the projects.
Research and writing of two movie technical reviews. Multiple Choice tests based on Cybercollege.com modules. Participation in 2 (one per semester) multi-camera live shoots. Completion of the Treatment, Producers Report and Personal Reflections forms for each project. Evaluation: Total Points 2,425 points Each 12 Bi-weekly multiple choice tests (Cybercollege) 50 points 9 Projects, Students must complete all projects (in order to be eligible for an A in the course) Grading based on Rubrics 100 points 1. Artistic Event 2. Historical 3. Live Production of a sports games/plays/musicals/concerts 1st Semester (one per semester to be eligible for an A) 4. Live Production of a sports games/plays/musicals/concerts 2nd Semester (one per semester to be eligible for an A) 5. Competition Project 6. Animation/Flash 7. Falcon Report 1 News production and News Ethics 8. Falcon Report 2 News production and News Ethics 9. You pick 1 st semester Technical reviews 150 points 2 nd semester Technical reviews 150 points Mid term review 150 points Practicum on editing 150 points Final 200 points 9 Personal Reflections 25 points 4 Participation grades 100 points Course Outline: Course Semester 1 6 Bi-weekly multiple choice tests (Cybercollege) 1. Artistic Event 2. Historical 3. Live Production of a sports games/plays/musicals/concerts 1st Semester (one per semester to be eligible for an A) 1 st semester Technical reviews 150 points Practicum on editing Mid term review Semester 2 6 Bi-weekly multiple choice tests (Cybercollege)
1. Artistic Event 2. Historical 3. Live Production of a sports games/plays/musicals/concerts 1st Semester (one per semester to be eligible for an A) 1 st semester Technical reviews Final review ½ editing ½ Cybercollege Teacher/Student Responsibilities and Expectations 1) As you enter the class: a. Check assignment board before you sit down - you should be in your seat when the bell rings. b. Follow directions on assignment board. c. Turn in homework, assignments or handouts at beginning of period. d. Talking is permitted from your seat if it can be kept low durring attendance. e. Questions will be answered after roll. f. Please be on time as you coming in tardy will disrupt the class and you will miss the assignment discussed at the beginning of class. 2) Restrooms /Cafeteria There is a lot of time where you can t work on your project. You should work on your Cybercollege a. One at a time. b. 5 minutes maximum. c. Check out through teacher. d. Never at roll or ten minutes to bell. e. Clean up after yourself 3) Leaving the class room a. Teacher must clear leaving classroom area during class you must have a pass. b. You must return before class is over unless specified in advance. 4) Class rules a. We will treat each other with respect. Guest speakers and clients will be treated with courtesy and respect. b. There is a lot of expensive and delicate equipment in the media classroom and lab, therefore, there will be no second chances on trust and safety issues. c. If you are not sure of a decision, it is better to error on the conservative, safe side. d. Equipment is expensive and you will be responsible for its proper use. You will return all equipment checked out by you in a timely fashion and in good condition. Equipment lost, stolen or damaged while in your care is your responsibility to have repaired or replaced. e. Equipment used by you during class is your responsibility and must be returned/ put away in good condition and batteries charged before the end of the period.
f. Equipment and computers must be turned off and replaced in its storage place before anyone leaves class. g. Use of personal equipment is at your own risk. h. As in professional video productions, projects will have a producer who is responsible for the completion of the project, a treatment that is approved before production and equipment will be checked out. A producer s report will be filled out and filed online after completion. Storyboards, shooting scripts, peer evaluations, client evaluations and other materials may also be required. i. An A project shows good effort, is well thought out, shows good team cooperation and meets the criteria assigned. An A project may not necessarily be the best technically but meets its goals and objectives. The producer s report explains why the project was effective or not. j. The projects and assignments should be creative, challenging and fun. k. All criticisms of work will be constructive and helpful. l. All projects will meet the schools moral and ethical codes. Rule of thumb = If you wouldn t show it to your parents, or the principal, don t produce it. m. Media is a powerful tool and should be used positively and not to hurt someone s feelings or damage their reputation. n. It is school policy: no eating or drinking in the media lab no exceptions food will be removed and result in the entire class s food privileges being removed. o. Students will work together as a team and help each other with their projects. p. You will have your materials for your projects and assignments with you, as well as paper, pen or pencil, media handouts and notes every day. q. This class requires a lot of independent and creative activity therefore horseplay and general disruption of the class will not be tolerated. r. Safety of the student and the equipment is the first priority therefore you are required to pass the safety quiz before using the equipment. s. When using the equipment you are responsible for the equipment and your own personal safety. t. You will not publish anything to the web or other medium produced in media or with media s equipment without permission from the media teacher. 7. My (the teachers ) expectations: o We have fun. o We are here to learn and create. o You know right from wrong and will behave accordingly.
o Be on time and ready to learn. o You will evaluate each other s projects fairly and constructively. o We will work as a team. o I enjoy learning by experimenting and exploring so I will try to keep lecture and demonstration to a minimum. o I enjoy and take media seriously and hope you will too! SAFETY No aspect of media production is more important than safety. Keep in mind that under no circumstances are you permitted to do projects requiring stunts or special effects which might compromise the safety of the crew, cast or observers. You are required to sign a COMMITIMENT TO SAFETY based on this document before you may check out equipment. We are not trying to prevent you from making projects that you want; on the contrary, by consulting with your teacher and our security department, you will learn how to get the shots you want safely. However, certain activities, such as explosions, car mounts, squibs, etc. are strictly forbidden. Most effects can be suggested effectively thorough creative direction and editing. Catalina Foothills High School and the Catalina Foothills School District as well as the instructor take no responsibility for the safety of the students while producing a media project off campus or while unsupervised on campus. Catalina Foothills High School insists that you protect yourself and everyone on your shoot. The keys to safety are your own common sense and concern for other people. YOU MUST consult with the media teacher on any shot which might raise a safety issue; even if you think it s safe, we require you to let us know. Additional tips: Do not shoot alone at night. Do not leave equipment in your car (not even the trunk). Check equipment out just before leaving campus. Turn in equipment as soon as you get on campus. Work with others in the class whenever possible. If you will be shooting scenes on campus requiring fights, moving vehicles, or other situations that security may see as suspicious, dangerous or illegal you must consult with the security officers so they can suggest or help you plan your shoot to minimize the chance of injury and disruption of the school. ETHICS. It is important that you protect your opportunity to learn. As noted above, we expect you to operate your own camera, set your own lights (with help from fellow students), etc. Do not ask or allow people to do the work for you; this is the equivalent of asking someone else to
write a paper for you, which is a violation of academic integrity. We do encourage you to work together on each other s films; it s safer, more effective and more fin! The advance students are encouraged to answer questions and demonstrate how to use the equipment/software. The Student Handbook fully discusses issues of academic integrity and student conduct media production involves some additional issues of conduct off-campus. Students need to observe the most professional standards of behavior with actors, crew, and location owners. If you offend someone, you make it almost impossible for another student to get that person s cooperation. Moreover, all students must help protect our reputation with the Tucson community and the school. Profanity and unnecessary violence or abusive behavior will not be tolerated and projects containing this material will result in a grade of O pts. Rule of thumb: If you can t show it to your mother, grandmother, pastorpriest-rabbi or the high school principle it s not acceptable as a project.