ROOM: Computer Lab Blue Pod
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Major
Concepts/Content: The
Introduction to Video Communications course is designed to provide students in
grades 7 through 8 with exploratory and investigative activities dealing with
camera functions, filming techniques, composition, non-linear/linear editing,
and computer animation/graphics. Through a hands-on approach students
will learn the entire process of video/television production from initial filming
to final editing.
Major
Instructional Activities: Students
will work in a cooperative environment with their classmates in order to
produce video projects, which demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of
video communication. Students will explore career opportunities in the
video/television career field and will also complete projects dealing with
computer animation and graphics.
Major
Evaluative Techniques: Video,
computer graphics, and animation projects will be evaluated for completeness,
neatness, and application of video communication concepts. Students will
be required to evaluate their work and recommend ideas for increasing the
communication value of their work. Complete individual participation in
group projects is a requirement for success in this course.
Essential
Objectives: Upon
completion of the video communications course, students should be able to
AFNORTH International
Middle/High School’s CSP (Continuous School Progress) goal is:
“All students will improve their written communication skills across the curriculum.” The 6 + 1 trait is the model selected to improve school-wide writing in all subject areas. The 6+1 Trait writing framework is a powerful way to learn and use a common language to refer to characteristics of writing as well as establish a common vision of what “strong” writing looks like. Teachers and students will use the 6+1 Trait model to identify areas of strength and weakness as they continue to strive towards continued writing improvement. Success of all students requires that the 6 + 1 Trait become a consistent and integral component of each course taught at AFNORTH International Middle/High School.
SCOPE & SEQUENCE:
Subject Timing
(week)
Sign-on procedures 1
Drawing shapes 2-3
Drawing patterns 3-4
Clip art drawings 5
Digital Photograph 6
Photo Layering / Prossessing 7
Web Page Design 8
Slide show presentations 9
Video operation 10
Editing & Composing 11-15
Final Project 16-18
COURSE
GRADING/ASSESSMENT: Projects
represent 80% of the final grade and keyboarding 20%.
The following grading rubric is employed to
assigned projects
Project
completed with exceptional creativity-------------------100 points
Project
completed as assigned-----------------------------------------85 points
Project
completed with discrepancies------------------------------75 points
Project
not completed------------------------------------------------0 points
CLASSROOM
EXPECTATIONS/ CONSEQUENCES: The
rules governing the computer lab are attached. In addition students are will
not bring gum, food, or drink
to class. Hats, scarves, bandanas, and/or sweatshirt hoods are
not to be worn in class. Sitting on the desks, or tables, or throwing
anything in class will not tolerated and be dealt with appropriately.
TEXTBOOK: None
HOMEWORK POLICY: Projects will be done only in the school
computer lab.
MAKE-UP WORK POLICY: Students that are sick or otherwise excused
from school will be allowed to make-up work as prescribed in the student
handbook.