AdvancedVideo Production

Mr. Wilson
Cesar Chavez High School

Course Description:

This is an Advanced TV course. You need to pass Beginning Video with at least a C+ (2.5) and instructor approval. Students can take this course more than once. The student will continue to build on their beginning knowledge and apply advanced techniques. Students are expected to produce quality programs and projects than can be broadcast at school, local television, and the web. This course is designed to prepare students for a career in Television and Broadcast Journalism.

Equipment:

Video projects will include producing commercials, PSA’s, taping school activities, special projects, and newscasts.

Since we have expensive equipment in the classroom, you must treat it with respect. The computers are for school use only and not your personal toy. Please limit your time on the computer to 20 minutes unless you check with the Instructor first.

The camcorders are to be used for school projects only, not personal use. The camcorders must be checked out by the instructor, both during class and after school. You are to Title all your projects and save them in the proper folder on the computer.

Only use the camera in a professional manner. Do not take any inappropriate videos, including fighting, dangerous stunts, bad language or gestures, or people’s body parts. You also need to ask the person’s permission before video taping them and respect their privacy. This contract must be signed below before you can use any class equipment.

Class Participation:

Participation and behavior is very important since there is a limited amount of equipment to share and considerable amount of multitasking taking place. NO yelling, screaming, eating, drinking, or throwing anything or running around in class or the privilege of using the equipment will be taken away. There is freedom in the class to go on campus, do not abuse it or you will lose it. You must check with the instructor first and get a video pass. You are not to interrupt other classes. The school hall pass is limited to the restroom or emergencies only. You are limited to 2 bathroom breaks per week.

At the beginning and end of each class you are to be seated in your assigned desks until I release you. You are not to use any equipment until you check with the instructor. Everything must be put back properly and checked off before you are released from class. There will be equipment sign out sheets for both school time and afterschool. All equipment must be returned in proper working order. If there is a problem you must report it to the instructor, do not leave something for the next student to figure out. If you break the rules, equipment privileges will be taken away for 5 days.

Objectives and Goals:

Upon completion students will:

  1. Be prepared for a job or advanced learning in Video Production.
  2. Have gained experience with an emphasis on Video Production.
  3. Learn skills working both in front and behind the camera
  4. Continue with non-linear editing and incorporate other skills such as Digital Art and Animation to their projects.
  5. Become aware of the multiple career possibilities in video production
  6. Prepare for job resumes interviewing and internships.

Outline of Topics

The following topics are included in the framework of the course but are not intended as limits on content. The order of presentation and relative emphasis will vary per the instructor.

  1. Producing Commercials and Public Service Announcements (PSA)
  2. Working with sponsors
  3. Writing the script
  4. Doing the production
  5. Producing News and Information Programming
  6. News programming
  7. Documentaries
  8. Promotional announcements
  9. Sports programming
  10. Producing Dramatic Programming
  11. Script selection
  12. Talent
  13. Sound effects
  14. Music
  15. Operation of Production Systems
  16. Studios and consoles
  17. Tape and digital recording systems
  18. Editing systems and software
  19. Cameras and camcorders
  20. Lighting
  21. Microphones
  22. Other tools used in television

Remember if you break it, you buy it. You abuse it, you lose it!

Class Grading

25% Tests

30% Participation/Behavior

35% Video Projects

10% Class work & Folders

5% Extra Credit

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DWilson 2009/10