VIDEO PRODUCTION 1A…Mr. Philip Scorza

Pscorza @ Hartdistrict.org

This course orientation has been prepared to communicate the expectations, course content, course requirements, policies and any other information that will give you the opportunity to achieve and have a positive learning experience. Please read it carefully and share it with your parents. If you do not understand this course orientation sheet or have any questions about this course, please talk to me personally.

INTRODUCTION TO COURSE

This is an elective course that will show the student how to use a video camera, edit video tape, evaluate video and film, and write a script.

COURSE OUTLINE

1) Glossary of terms/Video Careers/ Job descriptions

2) Storyboarding/Writing Scripts

3) Camera Techniques

4) Editing

5) Evaluating Video/Film

6) Silent Movie Video

7) Short Subject Video

8) Smart Poem Video

Movies that will be watched in class:

1) “Strangers On A Train” PG

2) “The Man Who Knew Too Much” PG

3) “The General” PG

4) “A Christmas Carol” PG

5) “King Kong” PG13

6) “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” PG

SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION

There will be a materials donation fee of $15.00 per pupil for this class. This will be used to purchase digital videotapes, batteries and other equipment.

Each student who donates $15.00 will receive a videotape to keep his/her video projects on. This will act as a video portfolio.

GRADING SYSTEM

Students will receive a grade based on their participation and application of skills learned, (including but not limited to video projects they must complete) as well as written assessments of their knowledge.

A = 90% - 100%; B = 80% - 89%;C – 70% - 79%; D = 60% - 69%; F = 59%

HOMEWORK

The only major homework assignment will be a 4 page essay on the movie, “King Kong.” NO LATE HOMEWORK ACCEPTED. Note: Video production is a field that involves working with others as a team. While students have some individual work, most projects will involve students working as a team for a grade. Students will be allowed to pick their partners, although occasionally I will assign students to a team.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOUR & MANAGEMENT

· Use utmost care when using camera, editing equipment, or any other video equipment.

· No food or drink allowed in classroom.

· Students must be “on assignment” to leave classroom.

· Do not disturb other classrooms while making your video.

· All videos must be “school appropriate”.

· The camera is to be used only for assignments.

· Be in your assigned seat and ready to work when the bell rings.

· Be courteous and respectful to the teacher and other students

Note: please be aware that anything you video tape that is not “school appropriate” can be shown to your parents and the school administrators.

ATTENDANCE & TARDY POLICY

Canyon High School’s policies will be used and enforced. Every student and parent should become familiar with these policies. If a student is tardy to my class, they will be sent to the registration desk for a tardy readmit slip.

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