CONNECTICUT Statewide Career & Technical Education ASSESSMENT State Department of Education Academic Office 165 Capital Avenue - Room 205 Hartford, Connecticut 06106 860-713-6764 2015 Digital VideoACCOUNTING Production Systems Sample Items by 2015 Performance Standards and Competencies State Standards
Performance Readability Average: 11.0 Question 1 Digital Video Production Systems Video Production Skills: Understand video production as a communication tool and the equipment and skills required to properly communicate a message. Describe the various video production processes, when integrated together to create a successful message. Reading Standard 1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the accounts. Different types of camera shots can communicate distinct messages. When showing a character s perspective, which shot would be used? A. extreme wide-shot of landscape B. POV shot C. extreme close-up of face D. cut-in shot Identify various career paths in digital/video production. Reading Standard 9: Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., tests, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible. Readability Average: 11.0 Gary works on a television production set and is responsible for overseeing the project from conception until the end. He is also responsible for marketing the project. Based on his responsibilities, it is most likely that Gary s job title is Question 2 A. production assistant B. floor manager C. director D. producer 1
Performance Safety: Describe and apply the fundamental principles that relate to both field and studio production. Describe and apply fundamentals of cable safety. Reading Standard 8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information. Readability Average: 11.7 Cords for lighting equipment are safety hazards in the film industry. Only the and the in the lighting department are allowed to check highpowered electrical equipment. Question 3 Performance A. gaffer, best boy B. producer, director C. manager, coordinator D. dolly, grip Pre-Production: Describe the process used for concept development and storyboarding as part of the pre-production process while focusing on the importance of communication, deadlines, and legal considerations. Identify and describe the script elements of storyboarding, two column, and screenplay format. Reading Standard 10: Read and comprehend science/technical texts in grades 11-CCR (college career readiness) text complexity band independently and proficiently. Readability Average: 12.6 The use of a is an important way to communicate the visual sequence of a film to potential clients. Question 4 A. storyboard B. screenplay C. script D. schedule 2
Performance Production: Identify and describe the elements of production to effectively deliver a message. Describe, plan the use of, and apply 3-point lighting, source light, white balance, scrims, and reflectors using the appropriate techniques. Reading Standard 2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms. Readability Average: 10.0 When utilizing 3-point lighting during a video shoot a is placed above and slightly to the side of the camera. Question 5 A. key light B. fill light C. back light D. soft light Performance Cinematic Principles: Describe and apply fundamental camera operations, movement, and composition. Describe white balance, iris, aperture, auto and manual focus, audio settings, and levels in camera operations. Reading Standard 3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text. Readability Average: 10.4 When setting exposure, the amount of light that passes through the lens is controlled by the Question 6 A. flash B. film speed C. focal length D. aperture Describe white balance, iris, aperture, auto and manual focus, audio settings, and levels in camera operations. Math Standard 4: Apply the mathematics learned to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. Readability Average: 12.9 Using the formula below, calculate the f-stop using a 60 millimeter lens with an iris diameter of 15 millimeters. Question 7 A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 3
Describe the following methods of stabilization: tripod, monopod, slider, steady cam, fluid head, friction head, and dolly. Reading Standard 4: Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11-12 texts and topics. Readability Average: 10.7 A camera shot technique uses a track when moving the camera toward or away from the subject. Question 8 A. pan B. dolly C. zoom D. tilt Performance Post-Production: Identify and describe the elements of post-production to effectively deliver a message. Describe play head, timeline, bin, multiple tracks, trimming, and edit points within nonlinear video editing. Reading Standard 2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still accurate terms. Readability Average: 11.7 When arranging video and audio tracks in a timeline, it is important to use the to ensure tracks are aligned. Question 9 A. play head B. transitions C. clip duration D. sequence Edit audio for voice over, sound levels, music, and sound effects with application software. Reading Standard 6: Analyze the author s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved. Readability Average: 11.1 Adding in the post-production phase can enhance the viewer s experience and strengthen the film s message. Question 10 A. closing credits B. sound effects C. subtitles D. special effects 4
Performance Media Components and Concepts: Identify and understand the technological literacy of video production. Describe the following digital literacy terminology: aspect ratios, screen resolution, frame rate, file formats, codec, compression, bit rate, and display properties. Reading Standard 10: Read and comprehend science/technical texts in grades 11-CCR (college career readiness) text complexity band independently and proficiently. Readability Average: 12.5 A compression standard used for encoding and decoding video or audio is Question 11 Readability Average: 9.9 A. streaming B. optimizing C. codec D. bit rate Describe the following digital literacy terminology: aspect ratios, screen resolution, frame rate, file formats, codec, compression, bit rate, and display properties. Math Standard 1: Explain the meaning of a problem and look for entry points to its solution. If an 8-second NTSC video animation requires 116 frames, how many frames would be required for a 40 second animation? Question 12 A. 255 B. 320 C. 425 D. 580 5
Answer Key for Sample Items 1 B 7 B 2 D 8 B 3 A 9 A 4 A 10 B 5 A 11 C 6 D 12 D 6