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Course
Description:
Video
2 is the second of three sequential courses in Media Communications. The Video
2 curriculum builds on skills taught in Video 1. Students have the opportunity
to use higher-end video cameras and learn the professional-level video editing
software Final Cut Express. The emphasis
of this course is on the planning and production of a variety of projects that
will further develop independent skills and team roles in all areas of digital video
production. Projects will involve pre-and post-production stages with the goal
of producing work that can be entered in regional teen filmmaking competitions.
Course
Standards:
There are currently no California Framework Standards for
digital video production. A set of standards for this course with the goal of
clearly defining learning objectives and assessment needed for students to
progress through the Video 2 curriculum has been established by the video
department at
Course
Curriculum:
Video
2 is a project-based curriculum based on a progressive set of assignments
designed to build professional-level video production skills. Students work
individually and as group members to collaboratively apply these skills to the
digital production process. This is a fun and energetic curriculum that teaches
responsibility, organization and collaborative work principles. Students are encouraged to work on their
productions after-school. As part of
the critical viewing aspect of the curriculum, students will watch short clips
from various television programs, movies and commercials. All assignments are posted on the class
website.
Course Textbook
and Equipment
Video
2 does not use a textbook. Students are
required to keep an ongoing notebook of reference material that will be
distributed during the course. Media reference books located in the classroom
and the Franklin Community Library, and a variety of on-line resources will be
used as supplemental resources for the course. All equipment and supportive
resources needed to complete assignments will be available to all students. It
is not required that students have their own computer or video hardware at home
in order to be successful in class. Students are encouraged to use their own
cameras outside of school. A limited
number of cameras are available for students to check-out. A parent/guardian equipment check-out form is
required each time a student requests equipment for
after-school loan.
Assessment:
Grading is based on a point system. Points are assigned to video production
class assignments, participation, homework, tests and quizzes. Total possible
points available for an assignment are based on the complexity and depth of the
work involved. Each project has a
weighted list of required elements that are found on the assignment
instructions. As grades are
updated, the results are available to students and parents through
Schoolloop.com. Parents
should register for a Schoolloop account that is
separate from their child’s account. The link
is located at http://fhs.schoolloop.com/
Grading
Scale:
100 to 93% = A; 92 to 90 = A-; 89 to 88% = B+; 87 to 83= B; 82 to 80 = B-; 79
to 78% = C+; 77 to 73 = C; 72-70 = C-; 69 to 68% = D+; 67 to 63 = D; 62 to 60 =
D-; 59 to 0 = F.
Homework, Quizzes,
and Exams:
Quizzes are typically given once a week on
Friday. A final exam is given at the end
of term based on all of the previous quizzes.
Homework is light in this class; however, students are encouraged to
shoot their video projects after-school. On a regular basis students should
review their weekly quiz study notes.
Once a month they are required to write a review of Student Filmmaker
Magazine. This magazine is provided free
to each student. Several other homework
assignments are given on an occasional basis.
Late
and Incomplete work:
- Unexcused late work will receive at least one
letter grade lower. Late homework assignments are accepted late for a
limited time, after the stated final deadline, no points are
available.
- Incomplete work due to illness or other excused
absence will receive a failing grade if not completed during an assigned period
of time.
Behavior:
- Students are expected
to adhere to
- Students and parents are
asked to sign a separate Student Responsibility Contract before students
can proceed in using media communications equipment.
- Classroom and individual behavioral expectations
not already a part of Franklin High School behavior expectations as
outlined in the student handbook are detailed in the Classroom’s 31 Rules
and Procedures listed on the class website. Students are quizzed on these procedures
before they are allowed to use any equipment. The care and respect of
individuals and class equipment are guiding principle for students in
Media Communications.
- Consequences for disregarding classroom or
Franklin High School behavior expectations will be issued as soon as
possible and will follow those consequences as outlined in the student
handbook and/or those posted as part of the classroom rules. Repeated or serious violations of the
rules can result in a loss of the privilege of using classroom equipment
and computers. Alternative, pencil
and paper-based assignments are given when this loss occurs.
Student
Materials:
Required:
·
Headphones. The small
ear-bud style is best because they are less likely to break in a backpack.
·
A notebook or binder in which to keep a portfolio of course related
reference material and production worksheets, along with pencils, pens, and
binder paper.
Optional:
·
Standard CD-R or DVD-R disks to take completed video files home
Classroom and
Studio Needs/Parent Assistance
- To help with setting up
the mini-studio in HF1 and the television studio, items such as
backgrounds, curtains, tables, shelves, desks, miscellaneous props,
clothing and who knows what else will be needed from time to time. If at
this time or any time during the school year you have an item you believe
would help, send it along with your student, bring it in yourself, or call
me if it is a large piece that needs transporting to school. If you are
not sure if we can use an item you have, just call or e-mail me.
Please call or e-mail with
any questions, thoughts or concerns at bnclark@egusd.net.
You may also leave a message with the Franklin High School Office at
714-8150.
Thank you,
Brad Clark, M.A., M.A. Ed.
Apple Certified Trainer,
Final Cut Pro
Video Production Teacher,
Franklin High School