Instructor: Mr. Brad Milhoan Room: 231 (Digital Media Lab) Period/Time: 4 th /10:33am 11:31am Site: University City High School Phone: (858) 457-3040 ext.240 E-mail: bmilhoan@sandi.net Website: http://www.sandi.net//domain/7597 University City High School Audio/Video Production 1,2 Syllabus/Course Outline Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of media literacy and to provide them with the opportunity to explore a wide range of audio and video production technologies and techniques. It is a technical course supported by a selection of written and oral presentation activities. Students work individually as well as in small teams as they proceed through production exercises and projects. Over the course of the school year they will create an assortment of audio and video production projects. The equipment used will include (digital) video cameras; lights; microphones; computers; audio and video digitizers; and a variety of video production support equipment. Software utilized in the course will introduce students to storyboarding; video editing; digital effects; image manipulation; audio production; electronic music; and stop motion animation. Course Objectives/Competencies: Upon successful completion of this course the Student should be able to: Apply the basic steps inherent in the audio and video production processes. Demonstrate responsible and constructive behavior and be expected to share the technical knowledge they acquire in this course. Demonstrate awareness of Audio and Video production career opportunities. Demonstrate basic audio and video production knowledge, and terminology. Demonstrate safe care and production practices in the handling of computer hardware, software, audio and video production equipment. Demonstrate an understanding of basic computer operation and terminology with a variety of peripheral devices, and applications. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of digital acquisition hardware, such as scanners, digital cameras, CD/DVD recorders/drives, samplers, microphones, etc... Demonstrate digital audio and video techniques, as well as the basic software and hardware related to digital audio and video production. Demonstrate an understanding of multi-track/midi digital audio recording utilizing a computer and audio production software. Demonstrate an understanding of basic digital video as it relates to the non-linear postproduction process. Produce a short single camera video production. Produce a 30-60 sec. TV or Radio Commercial. Author a Professional Content DVD. 1
Prepare and present a portfolio of original work. Text/Materials: Resource Text: Jim Stinson, Video Communication & Production, the Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc., 2004. Data files: Instructor will provide instructions for obtaining the Data files. Software: Apple ilife 09 suite (itunes, imovie, idvd, iphoto, GarageBand), Boinx istopmotion, Microsoft Word suite v.2008 (Word, Powerpoint, Excel), Safari, and Mac OSX (10.6 or higher) will be used. Instructor will provide information on how to use these software applications. WWW/Internet: Instructor will provide information about Internet searches and tutorials used for this course. Handouts: Additional handouts will be provided by the instructor. Teaching Methods: 1. Lectures/Demonstrations: The instructor will highlight the important material within each Unit using interactive discussions, group work, handouts, and computer demos/presentations. Students are expected to take notes. 2. Labs: The majority of class time for this course is dedicated to hands-on learning, facilitated by the instructor. You will work at your own pace during this portion of the class to solidify the Unit material or to begin work on the weekly Activities/Projects. 3. Activities/Projects/Quizzes: Each Unit will consist of three parts: the individual unit Activities, the end of unit Projects, and an end of unit Quiz. Several integrated group projects will be assigned during the course and will be presented/shown to the class for critique and discussion. 4. Internet: Students will be required to search the Web/School Network for additional information about the various software applications being used, to search for class materials, or to download student data files. Note: Certain projects require Internet access and all students should adhere to the SDCS Acceptable Network (Internet) Use Guidelines. Evaluation Process: Academic Student grades are based on Originality, Craftsmanship, Class Participation and Completion of Assignments. I. Originality-the development of your own ideas and thought processes. During this course you will be using images, text and audio from various sources but only to learn a process that will lead to the creative development of your own ideas. *All Copyright laws will be strictly enforced. II. Craftsmanship-how well you do the assignment with regards to attention to detail, skill and neatness. III. Class Participation-Involvement in class discussion, group projects, individual and group presentations. IV. Completion of Assignments-expected completion of all assignments by deadline. Late assignments will be given a lower Scholarship grade. 2
Grading Scale: COURSE ACTIVITIES, SIMULATIONS, QUIZZES, AND PROJECTS TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS YOUR SCORE FINAL LETTER GRADE TOTAL % ACTIVITIES: 13 @ 10 pts each Skills Activities 1-3 30 A 90%-100% Skills Activities 1-5 50 B 80%-89% Skills Activities 1-3 30 C 70%-79% Skills Activities 1-3 30 D 60%-69% Skills Activities 1-3 20 F Below 60% PROJECTS: 8 @ 100 points each Project 1 100 Project 2 100 Project 3 100 Project 4 100 Project 5 100 Project 6 100 Project 7 100 Project 8 100 QUIZZES: 5 @ 50 pts ea. Quiz 1 50 Quiz 2 50 Quiz 3 50 Quiz 4 50 MOVIE REVIEWS 5 @ 50 pts ea. Movie Review 1 50 Movie Review 2 50 Movie Review 3 50 Movie Review 4 50 Movie Review 5 50 PROJECT: 2 @ 250 pts ea. Collaborative Group Projects 500 CLASS PARTICPATION & 300 ATTENDANCE: 50 pts ea. 6 weeks TOTAL POINTS: 2150 Citizenship: Your citizenship grade is based on the Following: classroom conduct (see below), absences, tardies and truancies (see below), active participation in class. Course Policies: Missed Classes: You are responsible for obtaining material, which may have been distributed on class days when you were absent. This can be done through contacting a classmate who was present or by contacting the instructor during the Open Lab hours. Missed quizzes can be made up during the Open Lab hours, but student must make arrangements with the instructor ahead of time. One quiz (lowest score) will be dropped at the end of the semester and a total of one activity can be missed or not turned in/finished. There are no make-up exams/quizzes. All students must be part of and present a Final Collaborative Group Project. Only official and 3
legitimate excuses will be accepted. Any uncoordinated, unexcused missed exam will result in a score of 0 for that Quiz, Portfolio Project, or Skills Activity. Assignments: All assignments are due at the end of class on the date due. Late submission of assignments will be assessed a penalty of 10% per day. No exceptions are made. Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined it, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible. Posting of Grades: Grades will not be posted. If you wish to know your grade for any of the class activities, projects or quizzes (including six weeks and semester grades) please contact the instructor. Absences, Tardies, and Truancies: This course observes the published University City High School policies. Classroom Conduct: 1. Students are expected to treat themselves and others with RESPECT, DECENCY and KINDNESS. 2. Students must take responsibility for your THOUGHTS, WORDS and ACTIONS. 3. Please refer back to rules 1 and 2. Open Lab Days/Hours: The Digital Media Lab and Suites will be open on a First Come First Serve for student activity and/or project work on the following days: Monday 7:00am-7:20am; 11:36 12:06; 2:20 4:00 Tuesday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times Wednesday 7:00am-7:20am; 11:36 12:06; 2:20 4:00 Thursday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times Friday 7:00am-7:20am; See instructor for times Course Outline: 36 weeks, 150 class hours (five 50 minute classes per week) WEEK UNIT ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TITLE 1-3 I. Intro to Audio/Video Production 1-3 Intro to Multimedia Production: 1. Student Survey 4 2. Let s Get Acquainted 3. Audio/Video & Mac OSX Basics/Media Lab Procedures/Safety Handout 3 Quiz 1 Audio/Video & Mac OSX/Lab Procedures/Safety Quiz 4-8 II. Audio Production (GarageBand/ itunes) 1-2 Audio Production Process/Techniques: 1. Dialogue Replacement/Foley FX (30-60 sec.) 2. Voice/Over Narration w/ Bed of Music (30-60 sec.)
WEEK UNIT ACTIVITY ACTIVITY TITLE 9-12 3-5 Sound and Music Recording Techniques: 13 Project 1 and Quiz 2 14-15 III. Video Production (imovie/iphoto/idvd) 3. Sound Effects (SFX) Creation 4. Loop Song (voice is optional-bonus) 5. MIDI Remix (voice is optional-bonus) Audio Production terms and Equipment Worksheets Audio Production Quiz 10-Track Audio CD containing Above projects and 5 Audio Tracks of Students choosing 1 Working with Still Images: 1. Personal Slide Show (2-3 min.) 16-21 2-3 Video Production Process/Techniques: 2. Reverse StoryBoard 3. Edit Rework of Movie Chunk 4. 30-60 sec. PSA/Commercial 5. 1-5 min. Video (individual choice) 22 Project 2 and Quiz 3 23-24 IV. StopMotion Video Animation (istopmotion) 25-29 Project 3 and Quiz 4 30 V. Collaborative Group Project: VideoMaking (imovie/idvd) Video Production terms and Equipment Worksheets Five Movie Reviews from Genres Shown in Class Video Production Quiz Produce/Author DVD of Above Projects w/ Menus 1-2 Getting Started with istopmotion: 1. Human Body Motion (15-30sec.) 2. Inanimate Object Comes Alive (30-60 sec. Video Animation) Stop Motion Video Quiz Produce/Author DVD of Above Projects w/ Menus 1 Present Project, Designate Groups, Overview of Collaborative Video Projects: 1. Documentary Video Making Worksheet 31-35 2-3 Pre-Production, Production, Post- Production: 2. Two 5-10 min. Student Produced Video 3. Two Final Project Reflection Sheet and Group Review 36 Group Project Presentations Final Project Due DVD of Student (Group) *The Schedule and content matter on this syllabus are subject to change at any time during the course. 5
Student Accountability Contract Parent Contract of Support SUBJECT: VIDEO PRODUCTION 1,2 TEACHER: BRAD MILHOAN Student Accountability Contract I have read the syllabus for Video Production 1,2. I will do my best to fulfill the requirements of the course and the expectations of my teacher. I understand that school wide progress reports are issued every six weeks in my period six class, and that I am to share this progress report with my parents. I understand that grades and individual assignment scores are posted on Parent Connect and that I must monitor my progress on a regular basis. Please refer to the Parent Connect form in your registration packet to sign up for this service if you did not sign up last year. If you signed up last year, your access to Parent Connect is still available to you. Initial: Parent Contract of Support I have read the syllabus for Video Production 1,2 and have discussed the course requirements and class expectations with my student. I pledge to support my student to fulfill these requirements and expectations. I understand that grades, assignment due dates, behavior issues, and homework are posted online and may be accessed at any time and I understand that school wide progress reports are issued every six weeks to my son/daughter. I will call the school counselor or teacher immediately if I do not receive the progress report. I understand that it is important for students to complete their work on time. Initial: Parent (Print Last Name, First Name) Daytime Phone Number(s): Signature Date Preferred E-mail address: Student (Print Last Name, First Name) Class Period Signature Date 6