Syllabus

This is a pre-requisite course for Video Production. It is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who have passed Media Analysis. Note: Students who have poor attendance, who skip, or who get suspended should seriously consider dropping this class. Participation grades are primarily based on attendance and in-class participation within a group.
 * Media Production **

This is an introductory unit to procedures and basic skills you will need to have complete mastery of in order to have continued success in this class. **SWBAT** compose a variety of camera shots and angles after learning elements of shot composition **SWBAT** handle basic functions of a camera and basic menu settings
 * Unit 1- Procedures, Cameras, Editing, Storage **
 * Moving Around the Studio - Studio Rules
 * Storage Room
 * Overnight and Weekend Equipment Checkout Procedures
 * Battery Charging
 * Tripod Plates and Tripod Storage
 * Cameras and Camera Storage Hallway Expectations
 * Pre-Roll
 * Shot Length
 * Memory Cards
 * Hallway Passes
 * Share Drive Assignments
 * Notify Group If You Will Be Absent
 * Exchange Cell Phone Numbers

//Unit 1 Assessment// - Skills quiz which must be passed with 100% will be given at the end of this unit. Retakes allowed until 100% is achieved


 * Unit 2—6 Shot Story: Pre Production, Production and Post Production **

**SWBAT** edit a basic, cuts-only editing using Premiere Pro

 * Group Size: 2
 * [|Rubric] - 40 points for finished
 * Points possible: 40


 * Unit 3—Public Service Announcement (PSA) **

**SWBAT** create a 30-60 second PSA which will air on THTV.

**SWBAT** plan, write, record, and edit building on techniques learned in Unit 1.

**Example -** American Red Cross - Change a Life: Give Blood media type="youtube" key="fLkevsbJy7Y" width="420" height="315"


 * [|Rubric] **


 * Group Size: No more than 4
 * Rubric: TBA.
 * Points possible:
 * 85 points for PSA
 * 50 points for individualized participation within group

**SWBAT** Create graphics for broadcast television keeping in mind parameters including font and color choice and title safe margins. Create two jpeg graphics for THTV Morning Show: ONE for THTV Weather and ONE for THTV Birthdays
 * Unit 4—Graphics **
 * Group Size: 2
 * Rubric: TBA
 * Points possible: 20 points for each image

After analyzing various styles of news reporting, **SWBAT** conduct research on a news topic of their choice. **SWBAT** engage in pre-pro, prod., and post-prod., of a news package that is relevant to the THTV viewing audience. **SWBAT** will understand the different components of a news package and will use content specific vocabulary while they engage in production.
 * Unit 5—News Package **
 * Group Size: No more than 4
 * Rubric will be provided.
 * 100 points for News Package
 * 50 points for individualized participation within group

**SWBAT** use chroma key features in Premiere Pro to create a green screen video.
 * Unit 6—Green Screen Production **
 * Group Size: No more than 4
 * Rubric: TBA

**SWBAT** author a DVD which is a compilation of the Media Production work from the semester 50 points for DVD Authoring 25 points for individualized participation within grou p
 * Unit 7—DVD Authoring **

Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Fill in the Blank Final Exam
 * Final Exam **

__** Final Exam=10% **__
 * Marking Period 1 = 35% **
 * Marking Period 2= 55% **
 * Total = 100% **