Video Production 2
Course Description:
Video production 2 is the second video-editing course in the MCA Academy. 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 Pro. 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 presented in film festivals and competitions.
Course Standards:
The class will use CA visual arts and CTE standards for the class. 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 is being developed and modified during the year. The Components of Media include: Production, Camera, Lighting, Audio, Composition, Editing, Technology, Content, Operations, Professionalism, Critical Viewing and Assessment and Career Development. The objectives, and proficiency standards of these components will be posted as the year progresses.
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.
The Course Textbook for Video 2 is Video Production Handbook. Students are required to keep an ongoing notebook of reference material that will be distributed during the course. Media references and variety of on-line resources should 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 Powerschool.
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 for each project. 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. 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 Leuzinger HS and MCA behavior expectations while both in the classroom or working on class projects outside of the classroom.
• 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 are outlined in the student handbook. The care and respect of individuals and class equipment are guiding principle for students in Media Communications.
• Consequences for disregarding classroom or Leuzinger 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. Students will use only one ear for sound and music editing.
· 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.
· Standard USB for image and word files. Portable hard drive to take completed video files home
Please e-mail with any questions, thoughts or concerns at cire8888@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Mr. Son
Video production 2 is the second video-editing course in the MCA Academy. 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 Pro. 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 presented in film festivals and competitions.
Course Standards:
The class will use CA visual arts and CTE standards for the class. 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 is being developed and modified during the year. The Components of Media include: Production, Camera, Lighting, Audio, Composition, Editing, Technology, Content, Operations, Professionalism, Critical Viewing and Assessment and Career Development. The objectives, and proficiency standards of these components will be posted as the year progresses.
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.
The Course Textbook for Video 2 is Video Production Handbook. Students are required to keep an ongoing notebook of reference material that will be distributed during the course. Media references and variety of on-line resources should 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 Powerschool.
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 for each project. 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. 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 Leuzinger HS and MCA behavior expectations while both in the classroom or working on class projects outside of the classroom.
• 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 are outlined in the student handbook. The care and respect of individuals and class equipment are guiding principle for students in Media Communications.
• Consequences for disregarding classroom or Leuzinger 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. Students will use only one ear for sound and music editing.
· 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.
· Standard USB for image and word files. Portable hard drive to take completed video files home
Please e-mail with any questions, thoughts or concerns at cire8888@yahoo.com.
Thank you,
Mr. Son