Thursday, December 23, 2010

1/3/11 - 2/27/11
Happy New Year!

Yep, it's a fresh start, and my ideas have been spinning. I've decided (as teacher and exec. producer of this class) that we need a change! So, you being the luckiest students in the world are going to help me carry out a plan.

Idea 1: (This is not a suggestion. It's a HUGE graded requirement. I used the word idea to sound kind and encouraging)
We are going to totally revamp BASH -- Your style!

You will have this week to plan and turn in your formal ideas. (That doesn't mean short little paragraphs, but an entire detailed plan describing each segment in your show)

1. You and a two partners will produce a week of BASH. You will design the format and the flow.
2. The three of you will be totally in charge to assure that your show goes as planned.
3. You will come up with the various segments for the morning announcements....THE SHOW STYLE MUST BE DIFFERENT. (This BASH production is MY idea.)
4. Yep, that means you are responsible for NEW GRAPHICS (You will make them- you can ask any person in the class for help....they have to agree. Remember, you must help each other.)
5. One mandatory requirement is that you feature something REMARKABLE in our school through CREATIVE news packages.

REVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
1. Format of show - including segment details
2. Staff list - Include specific job descriptions
3. Graphics
4. Remarkable and Creative news packages
5. Map of Studio set up
6. Draw camera directions
7. Provide a listing of camera movements throughout your show
8. Provide a format script
-Include the general format of the show....cues/cuts
-Intro and exit statement to each segment.....they must be specific....I mean word for word!
-Specific camera directions, set-up, movement plans
9. You will be responsible for a daily meeting before your show.
**10. RESPONSIBILITY LIST:
-You will make a list of every person in the class
-Include a specific duty that they will be assigned
-Include the duties and requirements
-Also, include the DATE IT WILL BE DUE

**YOU MUST FILM AN INTRO VIDEO BY FRIDAY, 1/14....YOU WILL SHOW THE ORIGINAL GROUP MEMBERS AND EXPLAIN WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH DURING THE WEEK. THIS WILL AIR PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST PRODUCTION.

- REMEMBER, ALL WORK FOR THE SHOWS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, 1/14. WE WILL BE AIRING OUR SEGMENTS BEGINNING ON TUESDAY, 1/18.

BECAUSE WE HAD MANY SNOW DAYS AND TWO HOUR DELAYS, THE DATES HAVE CHANGED:
GROUP 1: 1/24 - BRITT, ALLY, ALEX
GROUP 2: 2/8- TRAVIS, MORGAN, DAKOTA
GROUP 3: 2/15 -ALLIE, MARY, TYLER
GROUP 4: 2/22 -BELLA, ED, AMANDA, ZACH
GROUP 5: 2/27 KIM, CHAD, ALYSSA
GROUP 6: 3/1 -THERESA, ADAM, ALEC

YOU WILL BE GRADED FOR YOUR PRODUCTION AS WELL AS YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE OTHER GROUPS. (EACH GROUP WILL EVALUATE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR GROUPS)

I have noticed that many of you are arriving late.....YOU must be here by 7:35 or you will be replaced and not receive a grade for the day. Remember, the success of BASH is your responsibility. We air at exactly 7:45. (The time you are required to be in your homeroom. You are permitted 10 minutes of locker time before the hr bell rings. Since we go to our lockers after BASH, you must be here by 7:35. )
Deadlines:
-The 10 written requirements will be turned in by Wednesday, 1/5/11
-You will turn in storyboards for your graphics by Friday, 1/7/11
-Your segment graphics will be due by Wednesday, 1/12/11


-We will broadcast each BASH for 1 week
-You won't know what week, I get to pick them. (So, you will only be informed on Thursday prior to your production week)

____________________________________________________________________
IDEA 2: (Again, this is an encouraging title......)
FINAL WORK IS DUE ON FRIDAY, 2/11
SENIOR VIDEO:

1. You will each be assigned a section of the senior video
2. You will complete it by 1/30/10.... NO EXCUSES...I WILL NOT ALTER MY DEADLINE! I DON'T CARE HOW NICE YOUR ARE OR HOW MUCH WORK YOU HAVE TO DO!
_____________________________________________________________________
IDEA 3: FRIDAY JOURNAL FOR FILM PROJECT

Yep, my blog is demanding...but I have faith in you. Good Luck!

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Week of 11/30
Package #2
News Packages and Production:

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production
3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH.

4. This week's project: Students will create original NEWS PACKAGES to be included in the show. Students will use SCRIPTS AND PLANNING SHEETS that were turned in on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22.
5. PACKAGES are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8.
**PLEASE REMEMBER TO INSERT YOUR LOWER THIRD THREE SECONDS INTO YOUR INTRODUCTION

6. Start planning your second package.....Partners will switch positions.

Standard -
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Week of 11/30

News Packages and Production:

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production
3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH.

4. This week's project: Students will create original NEWS PACKAGES to be included in the show. Students will use SCRIPTS AND PLANNING SHEETS that were turned in on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22.
5. PACKAGES are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1.
**PLEASE REMEMBER TO INSERT YOUR LOWER THIRD THREE SECONDS INTO YOUR INTRODUCTION

6. Start planning your second package.....Partners will switch positions.

Standard -
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Friday, November 19, 2010

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production
3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH.

4. This week's project: Students will create original NEWS PACKAGES to be included in the show. These SCRIPTS AND PLANNING SHEETS will be due on Tuesday, NOVEMBER 22. At that time, partners will switch places and create a second package.
5. PACKAGES are due on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1.
**PLEASE REMEMBER TO INSERT YOUR LOWER THIRD THREE SECONDS INTO YOUR INTRODUCTION

Due Dates:
Friday: Sign up for an idea and begin broadcast copy
Monday: Turn in Broad cast copy

and the sheet below:

PLANNING SHEET
NAME:______________________________
1. PACKAGE TOPIC:
2. Angle: (What EXACT point do you hope to accomplish?)
3. PEOPLE TO BE INTERVIEWED (TELL WHY...THEIR CONNECTION TO YOUR PROJECT
4. FILMING LOCATIONS:

5. INTRO:

6. OUTRO:
7. Ideas for background video:
8. Overview footageIdeas for Voice overs:
9. SCRIPT:

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Goal: Students will learn about writing broadcast copy

Text: Journalism Today
I. Assignment: Read and outline chapter (Notes will be graded)
In the Journalism Today books (located on top of the computer towers), students should read
-Students should read chapter 15
-Students should take notes
**Be sure to outline the chapter and highlight key terms.
-Read all pages from 340-357

II. Assignment
**On page 355, complete #3. Students may not use the same articles as their neighbors
-Students may use the Times Leader or The Student Times to complete this assignment
-Be sure to type your copy and save it
-You will be presenting your copy to the class for a grade
**There will be a test on this chapter on Thursday.
***Students MUST complete the work in class. Books may not be signed out.
****All students must be working on this assignment throughout the ENTIRE period

Standard -1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Good Morning

Class,
I would like to begin by stating that I am recovering from eye surgery. I currently have four sets of stitches in my eye. I am very sorry that you are unable to follow DIRECTIONS AND MEET DEADLINES.

However, I must say that I am very disappointed in your behavior. The reports have been numerous and upsetting.
First: Importing - If you read this blog (which most of you haven't), you will see that ALL taping and importing was due LAST Friday, 11/5.

**IF YOU NEEDED A FLIP IMPORTED, YOU SHOULD HAVE MET THE DEADLINE. EVERYONE WAS AWARE THAT I WOULD BE OUT OF SCHOOL THIS WEEK.

For those who are not motivated to look back at the weekly blogs, I will paste it:
Taping: Friday, 10/29-Wednesday, 11/3-All footage should be imported each day ....import as you work- **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WAS EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, 11/5

Friday, 11/12 - All videos must be EXPORTED into a folder entitled "80's Music Videos"-REQUIREMENT- Your video must be proofed before it is exported-2 groups must evaluate your video before you export. I would proof on Wed. and Thurs.-Each group must fill out an evaluation sheet and incorporate suggestions/ comments

Now, back to my point. If your video was not imported, that is your group's problem. You grade will reflect your efforts.

I went over the blog before we left. Wednesday and Thursday were specifically designated for peer editing.

**All peer editing sheets Must be turned in TODAY. .. BY THE END OF THE PERIOD

**all VIDEOS MUST BE EXPORTED AND FINALIZED BY THE END OF THE PERIOD.

NO ONE IS ALLOWED TO WORK IN MY ROOM AFTER FIRST PERIOD TODAY.

MRS. RYMAN WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO WORK IN MY ROOM AFTER FIRST PERIOD TODAY. IF YOU ARE NOT FINISHED, YOUR GROUP WILL RECEIVE A SIGNIFICANT DEDUCTION FROM THE 200 POINTS.

***ALSO, PEOPLE ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED BACK IN THE STUDIO AFTER PRODUCTION.....EVER. THIS PRIVILEGE HAS BEEN RESCINDED.

PLEASE CHECK THE BLOG ON MONDAY, WE WILL BEGIN A SERIES OF TEXTBOOK ASSIGNMENTS. I DO NOT WANT TO RECEIVE ANYMORE NEGATIVE REPORTS.

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ACTUALLY DID YOUR WORK AND FOLLOWED DIRECTIONS, I APPLAUD YOUR EFFORTS.

I WILL SEE YOU AS SOON AS THE DOCTOR ALLOWS ME TO RETURN TO SCHOOL.

MRS. CHRISTIAN





Thursday, November 04, 2010

Period 1 – Journalism 3
Monday- Friday, 11/8-11/12

-Students will work on their Music Video

**All projects are due on Tuesday, 11/9
-Students must be exported to a folder entitled Music Video
-Wednesday and Thursday, they should peer edit and fix their videos
-Every group must have their video peer edited by two other groups. Peer editing sheetsmust be filled out and turned in by the end of the class on Thursday. **Peer editing sheets are located on this blog. See Below
(Please place them in the folder titled: 80’s music video)
-Students will be able to fix their videos after the peer edit. Final exports will be due on Friday

_______________________________________________________________________________________
PEER EDITING SHEET:

GROUP MEMBERS: _______________ SONG:__________________

NAMES OF PEOPLE EVALUATING THE VIDEO:_________________________

1. What is the theme of this video? Is it clear?


2. Can you find the 5 elements of an 80's music video? Do they complement the video?
Please tell how they fit into this project.

3. Evaluate the video editing: (How can this group improve?)


4. Evaluate the audio: Music, spoken audio and sound effects: Are they clear and balanced?


5. Evaluate the overall planning and idea of this video: Please discuss any areas that need to be addressed.


6. How would you rate this video?

**Please print out and turn this sheet in to Mrs. Ryman by the end of Thursday. She will place it in the 80's music video folder on my desk.

_____________________________________________________________________________
DAILY WORK
Studio Production, Week 8 (11/1-11/12)
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)


Standard -
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Friday, October 29, 2010

Studio Production, Weeks 7 and 8 (11/1-11/12)
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)

MONDAY:
**Rem all segments are due EVERY Monday
Please export to the folder:
1. Tvstudio
2. Classes
3. 11graphics
4. folder entitled 2011 graphics - folder entitled graphics

5. This week, students will run through production

PLAN AHEAD
NEXT WEEK:
**PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR GROUP SEGMENT #8 WILL BE DUE Monday, November 1st

CURRENT PROJECT
Details:
Project 1
80's Music video
1. The class will be divided in half
2. Each group will be assigned a JA as an executive producer
3. The class will watch a collection of music videos
4. Each group will brainstorm song titles and ideas/ concepts for their group projects
5. JA's will assign positions
6. Each student will receive a performance check

DEADLINES:
-Taping: Friday, 10/29-Wednesday, 11/3
-All footage should be imported each day ....import as you work
-Thursday, 11/4-Friday, 11/12 - Editing
-Friday, 11/12 - All videos must be EXPORTED into a folder entitled "80's Music Videos"
-REQUIREMENT- Your video must be proofed before it is exported
-2 groups must evaluate your video before you export. I would proof on Wed. and Thurs.
-Each group must fill out an evaluation sheet and incorporate suggestions/ comments

REMEMBER:
**Specific script: including camera directions: (everyone must incorporate min. 5 camera angles)
**List 5 elements of an 80's music video and tell how they will be used

TAPING SCHEDULE:
YOU MAY BEGIN TAPING AS SOON AS YOUR SCRIPT IS TURNED IN

** ANY GROUP MEMBER NOT WORKING ON THE PROJECT WILL LOSE POINTS FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP
(EACH TIME A GROUP MEMBER IS FOUND DOING OTHER WORK, TALKING OR WALKING AROUND THE ROOM, 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED)
Standard -
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, October 25, 2010

Studio Production, Week 6
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)

MONDAY:
**Rem all segments are due EVERY Monday
Please export to the folder:
1. Tvstudio
2. Classes
3. 11graphics
4. folder entitled 2011 graphics - folder entitled graphics

5. This week, students will run through production

PLAN AHEAD
NEXT WEEK:
**PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR GROUP SEGMENT #7 WILL BE DUE Monday, November 1st

CURRENT PROJECT
Details:
Project 1
80's Music video
1. The class will be divided in half
2. Each group will be assigned a JA as an executive producer
3. The class will watch a collection of music videos
4. Each group will brainstorm song titles and ideas/ concepts for their group projects
5. JA's will assign positions
6. Each student will receive a performance check


Before a script can be submitted, the following work must be turned in to Mrs. Christian:
A. Paragraph
B. Story boards
C. Song/ lyrics
D. Position lists

DEADLINES:
PARAGRAPH
SCRIPT - DUE ON THURSDAY, 10/28
PLANNING SHEET

PLANNING SHEET:
1Name of Project
2. Song
3. Group members
4. An organized list of dates and filming locations
ex:
Filming Location - date -- What will be filmed
5. Props needed
6. Specific script: including camera directions: (everyone must incorporate min. 5 camera angles)
7. List 5 elements of an 80's music video and tell how they will be used

TAPING SCHEDULE:
YOU MAY BEGIN TAPING AS SOON AS YOUR SCRIPT IS TURNED IN

** ANY GROUP MEMBER NOT WORKING ON THE PROJECT WILL LOSE POINTS FOR THE ENTIRE GROUP
(EACH TIME A GROUP MEMBER IS FOUND DOING OTHER WORK, TALKING OR WALKING AROUND THE ROOM, 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED)
Standard -
1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Studio Production, Week 5
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)

MONDAY:
-We will begin to review AND SCHEDULE YOUR SEGMENTS TODAY

**Rem all segments are due EVERY Monday

4. This week, students will run through production

**PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR GROUP SEGMENT #4 WILL BE DUE Monday, October 25

END OF CLASS Thursday- FRIDAY
Thursday and Friday - watch videos and discuss elements

Details:
Project 1
80's Music video
1. The class will be divided in half
2. Each group will be assigned a JA as an executive producer
3. The class will watch a collection of music videos
4. Each group will brainstorm song titles and ideas/ concepts for their group projects
5. JA's will assign positions
6. Each student will receive a performance check


Before a script can be submitted, the following work must be turned in to Mrs. Christian:
A. Paragraph
B. Story boards
C. Song/ lyrics
D. Position lists

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Turn in your Halloween graphic

Each student should have the graphic exported in a folder entitled "Halloween Graphic"

Have a great day!!

Thursday, October 07, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

Goal: Students will complete their weekly group segments

1. All segments must be exported by the end of the period on Monday
2. Journalism Assistants must work on their extra projects

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Sunday, October 03, 2010

TUESDAY: AFTER PRODUCTION, ALL STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE THE TRANSPORTER TUTORIAL
-export into a folder entitled "transporter"
-each person must do their own work

Studio Production, Week 3
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)

MONDAY:
-We will begin to review AND SCHEDULE YOUR SEGMENTS TODAY
4. This week, students will run through production

**PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR GROUP SEGMENT #2 WILL BE DUE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12


END OF CLASS MONDAY - FRIDAY
Project 1
80's Music video
1. The class will be divided in half
2. Each group will be assigned a JA as an executive producer
3. The class will watch a collection of music videos
4. Each group will brainstorm song titles and ideas/ concepts for their group projects
5. JA's will assign positions
6. Each student will receive a performance check

Before a script can be submitted, the following work must be turned in to Mrs. Christian:
A. Paragraph
B. Story boards
C. Song/ lyrics
D. Position lists

Monday, September 27, 2010

Studio Production, Week 3 9/20-9/29

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:20 and begin actual production at 7:40

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)
-First segments:
Approved Segments:
1. Students with projects that passed the focus groups should brainstorm and consider audience/ teacher suggestions
2. Students must redo their project and export them to their final folders by Friday, 9/24

Non-Approved Segments:
1. Students will projects that did not pass the focus group standards must retool or redo another project for testing
2. Scripts, paragraphs and story boards will be due by Wednesday
3. Final projects must be exported by 9/28 (Tuesday before fair)
4. Any project not exported by this date will receive a zero

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, September 13, 2010

Studio Production, Week 1 9/13-9/17

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:20 and begin actual production at 7:40

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)
-First segments must be exported with graphics by Friday, 9/17

Directions:
1. Topic approved by Mrs. Christian
2. Finalized group list
3. General paragraph
4. Formal script- Turned in by Tuesday
5. All editing to be completed by Friday, 9/17
6. Export graphics for preview: Friday, 9/17
7. Monday will be a day for changes

A. No sloppy edits
B. Catchy Titles
C. 1 second of black before your project
D. Must fade in and out
E. Clear audio


Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, September 06, 2010

Studio Production, Week 1 9/7/10-9/10/10
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:20 and begin actual production at 7:40

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

3. Next, Students will work on their weekly project. Each week, students will complete a small video project for BASH. (The first project will entail students completing new segments for BASH)
-We will begin to review possible segments on Tuesday

4. This week, students will run through production
--Since this will be our first week of actual production, students should familiarize themselves with their new positions.
--Each day we will record the morning production and discuss it.
Thursday - official tape and critique

PERSONAL NOTE:
I am very proud of you! Please remember that this is the first week of production. Wednesday will be a milestone. Keep your chins up, smile, and think before you speak. Remember, your mics are always live.

This is your time to show BHS who you are and what you can do.

You are all very talented!!
Mrs. C

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

NEXT WEEK: SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Project 1
80's Music video
1. The class will be divided in half
2. Each group will be assigned a JA as an executive producer
3. The class will watch a collection of music videos
4. Each group will brainstorm song titles and ideas/ concepts for their group projects
5. JA's will assign positions
6. Each student will receive a performance check

Before a script can be submitted, the following work must be turned in to Mrs. Christian:
A. Paragraph
B. Story boards
C. Song/ lyrics
D. Position lists

Monday, August 30, 2010

Monday, August 30- Wednesday, Sept. 1

Students will continue to discuss and format initial ideas for BASH
Students will have a rough draft and outline of show ideas
Students will begin to work in the studio
Students will practice production rules

**Monday - shot quiz

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010 and Friday, August 27, 2010
Goal: Students will review and discuss camera directions and angles.

Students will review two worksheets.

Students will discuss the following planning and technique tips

Students will choreograph a project


(From our books) Tips:

HOW TO SHOOT A QUALITY VIDEO:

PLAN -If you plan your shots in advance you'll get your shots more quickly. Directors of big budget films frequently create tight drawing called storyboards of every single shot in their movie before they every start a camera, a process that could take months. However, I will settle for doodles of each shot and camera angle/ change.

Plan...but be ready to improvise, too. It's like singing a song. You don't need to know the whole thing, but don't start without knowing what the tune and first verse are.

KEEP IT SIMPLE:

A good video trick is a short video trick. If your idea takes more that a page to describe, it's probably too long.

ACTING:

You must be believable. If seven books fall on your foot, react in pain. It is essential that your audience believe what your are doing on film.

(Hideous acting can be great only if it is incredibly bad!!)


Basic elements:

Coordinating a scene is very much like choreographing a dance move. All participants must rehearse...this includes the production staff.



Establish your shot- Give the audience a big first view so they understand the context of your production. Capture the entire set/ background/ scene.



Camera Angles- see worksheet



The 180 rule- When you are shooting a character, stay to one side of them. If you are filming the right side, do not switch to the left. This will leave your shot awkward and unbalanced.



Eye line match-This is two or more shots. Show your character looking something or pointing to it. Hold this shot for a few seconds, then cut to what they are looking at. Be sure that the second shot is shot from his/ her eye level and angle.



Over the shoulder shots- switch back and forth between your subjects



Action shots- Mike stands on a bench, looks down and jumps. As he begins to jump, cut to a different view.



The Dolly shot- move with your subject. Sometimes it is easier to roll with your subject.





**Storyboards are required and MUST match up to your video. You will only receive 50% of your grade if you cannot provide this element of planning.



Project: Staging

1. Review video sample

2. discuss established shots. Create secondary storyboards

3. discuss shots and sound effects



Directions:

1. Open with a wide shot. Include both characters in one shot from one side. Stick with this side for this shot.

2. Hold the established shot and let characters take a few swings and cuts at each other.

3. Practice so everyone knows where each person is working and acting

-You must memorize all steps and actions.

""ll start with one jab. You duck. Then you do two jabs , and I'll duck. Next,...)



The sound effect person must practice too.



4. In the middle of a swing, stop the camera and switch to a new point of view, over the shoulder. This way you can use the momentum of the action to carry through the cut. It keeps the action moving)



5. The big trick. Shoot over the shoulder . If the camera man backs away and zooms in, you'll create an illusion that the fighters are much closer than they really are.



-Camera will be in full zoom 5 to 6 feet away from the subject

-The fighters are always too far apart to actually reach each other. On top of which, everybody knows what is going to happen next...it's practice!



Add sound effects and let's get started!!!!!

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced 1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic 1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Journalism III is a television broadcast course that focuses on the planning and implementation of the daily production of BASH TV (Berwick Area Senior High Television).

During the year, students will study many angles and techniques of broadcast journalism.

Students will discuss show elements and format

SYLLABUS
Television Production / Advanced Video Editing 080

Contact Information
Instructor: Mrs. Christian
Email Address: tchristian@berwucjsd.org
Web Address: http://www.mycooljournalism3.blogspot.com/

Planning Period: Second Period

Text and Resource Materials
Required Text: Media, W. Richard Whitaker (Longman, 2000)

Course Description
Journalism III is a television broadcast course that focuses on the planning and implementation of the daily production of BASH TV (Berwick Area Senior High Television).During the year, students will study many angles and techniques of broadcast journalism. Students will also incorporate advanced video editing techniques into their productions.

Prerequisites As stated in the Enrollment Book

PA Academic Standards
1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

· Students will demonstrate an understanding of pre-production activities such as storyboarding, scripting, light charting and equipment setup.
· Students will gain a basic understanding of television as a medium of influence and
expression.
· Students will demonstrate a knowledge the production activites, such as studio procedure and shoot on location
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of pest-production activities, such as basic video editing
· Students will then apply these professional procedures and equipment knowledge in the production of television programs.
· Students will demonstrate knowledge of equipment used in television production
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of studio personnel
· Students will learn the differences between regular writing and broadcast writing
· Students will write television copy and create orginal scripts
Discuss and apply advanced concepts in non-linear video modification, film direction, and digital sound editing.
· Identify elements of multiple media used in journalistic storytelling.
· Critically evaluate professional journalistic multimedia packages
· Produce video story packages.
· Shoot, capture, edit, and output short video projects, organizing the material and modifying it into a coherent sequence.
· Set up, organize and schedule video projects and shoot them using a variety of appropriate camera angles, shots, and framing.
· Students will learn to work as individuals as well as in groups
· Students will learn how to create a college-level presentations
· By the end of the course, each participate will understand the impact visual literacy has on the learning process and will be able to produce, instruct, and integrate digital media into their curriculum and share via computer programs, DVD’s, and the Internet.


Course Outline
**Throughout the year, student will continually participate in daily productions to be aired each morning. Also, student will continually develop original content for the broadcast. Individual packages will reflect advanced video editing techniques and lessons.

Marking Period One: Students will be introduced to the basic elements of television production
§ Introduction to studio equipment
§ Students will research materials necessary for the creation of a tv production
§ Networks & How They Work
§ How to plan a production
§ Studio Cameras
§ Lighting Techniques
§ Composition/Framing
§ Audio
§ Script writing
§ Control room operations

Marking Period Two: Students will organize morning broadcasts and develop video segments and news packages for the show
• Each student will rotate throughout each studio position
· Demonstrate the operational knowledge of the television camera.(Application)
· Identify the functions of the digital video recorder.
· Demonstrate the ability to perform assemble and insert edits on a non-linear editing
system.
· Demonstrate the ability to perform various transitions on the switcher and special effects
generator.
· Operate the audio console and set up various audio sources for studio
operation
· Demonstrate the ability to compose graphics on the computer graphics
generator.
· Study the basic concepts of a news package
· Create news packages


Marking Period Three: Students will explore various types of productions. Utilize timing techniques. Students will step away from studio production and study movie / film elements.
· Students will develop a plan for a final production (a short film)
· Advanced camera angles/ movements
· Incorporate natural elements into their compositions
· Utilize and incorporate video manipulation
· Explore and incorporate various types of programming

Marking Period Four: Students will combine all of their skills and create and develop a full length feature production to be used as the final exam
· Incorporate various mediums
· Students will participate in a community film festival

Assessments: Several forms of assessment will be utilized throughout the year:
· Small groups; class discussion; teacher conferences; tests; quizzes; peer evaluations; self evaluations; teacher evaluations; rubrics and score sheets.
Grading Policy and Procedures:
Grades for each evaluation will be based on points, not percentages. At the conclusion of a marking period, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total number of possible points to determine the student`s percentage and report card grade.
Homework will occasionally be given and graded. There will occasional opportunities offered to all students to earn extra credit.

Class Expectations:
-All assignments must be turned in on time
-You are responsible for meeting ALL deadlines. This is a journalism class. The success of this program is dependent on your contributions.
-All assignments will be graded.
(Partial homework or class work assignments will receive a "0" with no make-ups)
(You MUST learn to be responsible in this class!!)
-The final exam will be weighted.

Student expectations
1. Arrive on time.
2. Be prepared to learn. Bring books, pencils, paper, agenda, homework and anything you may need for class.
3. Be respectful of others.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Week of 4/26

I. Final Exam (100 points)
Your next scenes check must be imported by April 28, 2010.
(There will be a check every other day ....starting today.
Please place in your folder entitled "Final Exam"
Please keep all extension files in this folder
Please export as "Final Exam Scene #.)

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Daily Assignment
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Friday, April 23, 2010

I. Final Exam (100 points)
Your next scenes check must be imported by April 26, 2010.
Please place in your folder entitled "Final Exam"
Please keep all extension files in this folder
Please export as "Final Exam Scene #.)

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Daily Assignment
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

I. Final Exam (100 points)
Your next scenes check must be imported by April 13, 2010.
Please place in your folder entitled "Final Exam"
Please keep all extension files in this folder
Please export as "Final Exam Scene #.)

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Daily Assignment
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

I. Final Exam (100 points)
Your first two scenes must be imported by March 26, 2010.
Please place in a new folder entitled "Final Exam"
Please keep all extension files in this folder
Please export as "Final Exam Scene 1, Final Exam Scene 2, etc.)

II. Students will complete a news package by March 23, 2010.
All packages must be scripted, approved and include an overview

All packages must be exported (100 Points)

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Daily Assignment
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

I. Studio Assignment:
-Over the next 4 weeks, each group will Produce/ Direct 1 week (4 episodes) of BASH
-These will be original productions with your assigned group's "twist" on our daily production
-Please make sure your graphics are ready to go (You may change your graphics for each day of the show
-Remember to incorporate 1 package on a REMARKABLE person

II. SENIOR VIDEO:
1. You will each be assigned a section of the senior video
2. You will complete it by 3/5/10.... NO EXCUSES...I WILL NOT ALTER MY DEADLINE! I DON'T CARE HOW NICE YOUR ARE OR HOW MUCH WORK YOU HAVE TO DO!
IDEA 3: FRIDAY JOURNAL FOR FILM PROJECT

III. Final Exam
Your first two scenes must be imported by March 26, 2010.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, February 08, 2010

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

Monday, 2/8
-Today we will review the Senior Video Projects
Some need help.

-Also, we will review procedures and positions for tomorrow's production group.

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Tuesday, January 26, 2010


Studio Assignment:
-Over the next 4 weeks, each group will Produce/ Direct 1 week (4 episodes) of BASH
-These will be original productions with your assigned group's "twist" on our daily production
-Please make sure your graphics are ready to go (You may change your graphics for each day of the show
-Remember to incorporate 1 package on a REMARKABLE person


SENIOR VIDEO:
1. You will each be assigned a section of the senior video
2. You will complete it by 2/3/10.... NO EXCUSES...I WILL NOT ALTER MY DEADLINE! I DON'T CARE HOW NICE YOUR ARE OR HOW MUCH WORK YOU HAVE TO DO!
IDEA 3: FRIDAY JOURNAL FOR FILM PROJECT

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, January 04, 2010

1/4/10 - 1/22/10
Happy New Year!

Yep, it's a fresh start, and my ideas have been spinning. I've decided (as teacher and exec. producer of this class) that we need a change! So, you being the luckiest students in the world are going to help me carry out a plan.

Idea 1: (This is not a suggestion. It's a HUGE graded requirement. I used the word idea to sound kind and encouraging)
We are going to totally revamp BASH -- Your style!

You will have this week to plan and turn in your formal ideas. (That doesn't mean short little paragraphs, but an entire detailed plan describing each segment in your show)

1. You and a partner will produce a week of BASH. You will design the format and the flow.
2. The two of you will be totally in charge to assure that your show goes as planned.
3. You will come up with the various segments for the morning announcements....THE SHOW STYLE MUST BE DIFFERENT. (This BASH production is MY idea.)
4. Yep, that means you are responsible for NEW GRAPHICS (You will make them- you can ask any person in the class for help....they have to agree. Remember, you must help each other.)
5. One mandatory requirement is that you feature something REMARKABLE in our school through CREATIVE news packages.

REVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS
1. Format of show - including segment details
2. Staff list
3. Graphics
4. Remarkable and Creative news packages
5. Map of Studio set up
6. Draw camera directions
7. Provide a listing of camera movements throughout your show

Deadlines:
-The 7 written requirements will be turned in by Wednesday, 1/6/10
-You will turn in storyboards for your graphics by Friday, 1/8/10
-Your segment graphics will be due by Wednesday, 1/13/10

-Remember your senior video segment is due on Friday, 1/22/10

-We will broadcast each BASH for 1 week
-You won't know what week, I get to pick them. (So, you will only be informed on Thursday prior to your production week)

IDEA 2: (Again, this is an encouraging title......)

SENIOR VIDEO:
1. You will each be assigned a section of the senior video
2. You will complete it by 1/22/10.... NO EXCUSES...I WILL NOT ALTER MY DEADLINE! I DON'T CARE HOW NICE YOUR ARE OR HOW MUCH WORK YOU HAVE TO DO!

IDEA 3: FRIDAY JOURNAL FOR FILM PROJECT

Yep, my blog is demanding...but I have faith in you. Good Luck!

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Students will produce a daily "Live" production
Students will work on a weekly project and learn new video/ production skills

1. Each day, students will arrive at 7:30 and begin actual production at 7:45

2. Students will participate in a Post Production Discussion (Students will discuss the daily program, changes, positive comments and next-day production

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced