Mr. Mckosky Svideo Production1

FALL ’17—’18

Mr. McKosky’sVideo Production1

FALL ’17—’18

Hello, I am Mr. McKosky, and this is Video Production 1! Though learning about TV studio broadcasting will be a part of this class, we will explore various forms of mass media technology and related topics. I am excited to get started!

Our learning in this class may be more hands-on and team-oriented than some of your other classes. We will learn through experimentation with equipment, frequent small and large group projects, studying and mimicking professional production techniques, and creating completely original media compositions. Room 218 (along with occasional trips to the SVTV studio) is our classroom and production space – PLEASE respect the equipment and the freedom you are given in this class and in the studio!

Since this is a semester course, it is intended to be a survey of the vast field of media production. There is no book, though much of your reading materials will be in the form of packets and study guides. Our schedule broken into some broad categories: writing, single camera narrative production, editing, animation, news broadcastingand film production and history. You will learn how to shoot with basic HD cameras and edit videos using Adobe Premiere, a sophisticated editing program. You will become great editors!

I expect you all to contribute in any way you are comfortable with. My goal is to make this a combination of art class, technology class, and business class. You all have your unique strengths and I am anxious to learn about them!

FALL ’17—’18

Course Policies:

FALL ’17—’18

PARTICIPATION: will be tracked and tallied at the end of the 9 weeks (100 points). I want everyone’s contributions because they will make this class more dynamic. Please feel comfortable contributing ideas! Let me know if I can do anything to make you more comfortable! Also, participation not only includes speaking, but taking care of equipment and following rules.

DUE DATES: assignments are due on or before the due dates. Without a legitimate excuse, late work will automatically be reduced 50%... and will be worth 0% two weeks after the deadline passes.

ABSENCES: You have the amount of days you were out to make up assignments. If you miss a test, you will be expected to make it up the day you return to school. Consult me ASAP for make-ups.

Tardiness: is a serious disruption and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Generally, being late three times warrants a detention.

COMPUTER USAGE / Phones, etc.: Usingcomputers in class is a privilege. You will not play games or search google or watch videos. Excessive use of phones is disrespectful during class; they are not to be used for any reason, unless I say so.

FALL ’17—’18

CONTACT ME!:Please contact me at any time -- I am more than willing to discuss any issue with you! I can almost always be found in the SVTV studio or 218 in the Senior High School. Emails or class visits are typically the best ways to speak with me:, 724.452.6041 x1207

SHOOTING LOCATIONS:

Yes, you are allowed to leave the classroom UNSUPERVISED, but…

I must know where you will be AT ALL TIMES, and all groups must always be on the same floor.

You carry aVIDEO PRODUCTION pass at all times. When going to the bathroom take the hall pass.

You must not scream, run, pull students from other classes, stuff a random person into a locker, or do something inappropriate that will draw tons of attention to you and your group members.

EQUIPMENT:

You’re all encouraged (and required) to borrow cameras and equipment from school when independent project time comes. You must respect the equipment. Here are some general things to remember:

Cameras, cards, and tripods MUST ALWAYS BE SIGNED OUT on the sign-out sheet. Be sure to write all necessary information on the sheet.Equipment can only be signed out for one night (or weekend) at a time – you can always bring the camera back in the morning and sign it out again if nobody is using it.

Cameras and equipment must always be returned before 1st period (7:34) after each night you’ve borrowed them. We frequently need all of the cameras for class. Returning equipment late will substantially effect your 9 weeks participation grade.

Make sure you bring all the necessary components for the cameras when you take them home – some camera bags are too small to contain the charging cables and video cables.

Tripods – must include the tripod plate, detached from the camera and snapped on to the tripod. Never leave a tripod plate on the bottom of a camera after you return it.

All other equipment must be returned where it came from by the end of class. Nothing should be left at computers.

You will be required to pay for any lost or stolen equipment.

EDITING:

TIME! Please take advantage of all time you are given in class to edit.

PREPARE! Come prepared with storyboards or plans for how you want to edit your video.

SAVING! Save your project file with the provided naming format (see assignment sheets) – generally it is: YOURLASTNAME_assignmentname. You will always save projects to the same folder and that folder only. NOTHING is to be saved to the desktop as these files are frequently lost.

AUDIO! We have several sets of headphones for this class (it can get difficult with tons of people editing right next to each other), but you should also plan to bring your own headphones for editing.

Desktop backgrounds are not to be changed.

SCHOOL APPROPRIATENESS:

I urge you all to be as creative and artistic as possible. What you create comes from your brain, but it is also, unfortunately, property of the school.

PLEASE keep scripts, storyboards, and videos appropriate! (There are always creative ways to make your video without resorting to questionable material).

That means no bad language, excessive violence, or references to drugs, alcohol, or sexual situations.

/ VideoProduction1
Faculty Name / McKosky
Term / 1st semester 2017-2018
Meetings / Monday-Friday, one semester

Faculty’s Contact Information

Phone / 724-452-6040 ext.
Email Address /

General Course Information

Pre-requisites, Co-requisites, & other restrictions / English 8
Course Description from Program of Studies / In this course, students will be given the opportunity to critically examine the major themes and problems of existence in the twentieth century by focusing on literature, art, music, architecture, and media of the same period. Students will be required to read, write, and think critically about all aspects of the humanities in addition to the major themes and problems of existence. Students will participate in small-group and whole-class discussion, as well as independent work. Additionally, students will be required to complete all phases of their Senior Project.
Standards/Anchors/Objectives / Pennsylvania 1.1.11—1.9.11
Required Texts & Materials / The text we are reading, relevant packets and handouts, tapes, writing utensils, two sided folder, composition notebook
Suggested Texts, Readings, & Materials / Multiple reading packets, tapes, sign-out sheets to be distributed and explained by teacher.

Assignments

All topics are referenced on the front page of this syllabus packet.
Final Exam Date and Time: / To be determined

Course Procedures

Grading (credit) Criteria / Grading and criteria are discussed on the front page of this syllabus packet
Course Expectations / Course expectations are outlined on the front page of this syllabus packet. Respect is most important.
Late Work
Make-up Exams
Incomplete Grades / When students are legally absent from classes, it is his/her responsibility to arrange with his/her teachers to make up work missed in each class. The amount of time given to make up this work depends on the amount of time that the student was absent and the circumstances surrounding the absence. For instance, if the student is legally absent for two school days, the student shall receive two school days to make up the work, if necessary. If this work is not completed within the given time period, a student may receive an “incomplete” grade. At the end of the grading period, or at the interim report, the “incomplete” grade is changed to a failing grade for work that has not been completed. Students will not receive credit for any class work that takes place during unexcused class absences. Students are required to make up any missed assignments. If a student is missing due to a pre approved vacation/field trip they must follow district policy.
Class Attendance / As per Seneca Valley School District Policy #204, a student shall not be granted credit for any semester course if absences from that course total more than ten(10) periods per semester or for any full year courses that total more than twenty (20) periods for the year. Class period absences may include but not be limited to illness, truancy, vacations, parent sponsored educational experiences, college visitations, service related tests or physicals, and doctor appointments.
In addition, student(s) will not receive credit towards graduation for any class(es)from which the student(s) is illegally absent (confirmed truancy or class cut) more than three times during a semester class or more than 6 times during a full year course. The lack of sufficient credits in any particular school year could result in a student being denied promotion to the next grade level/building and/or graduation. If a student loses credit, he/she will remain in the class and the grade earned will impact the students GPA.
Field Trip Policies
Off-Campus Instruction & Course Activities / The SenecaValleySchool District recognizes the value and encourages the opportunities for students to participate in pre-planned trips and educational experiences during the regular school year. Pre-approval forms are available from the building principal, to be completed by the school-approved adult supervisor of the trip.
If a proposed trip has been approved by the principal, written permission from a parent or guardian must be obtained. This permission must indicate understanding of the date, time, cost (if applicable), method of travel, and purpose of this trip. Pupil participants are subject to the supervision of the school-approved adults, who may require a dress code for the occasion. At all times the school code of conduct will be enforced.
Each month throughout the school year a list of those students who have been absent or tardy 15% of the days is generated. The principal or designee will determine individual student participation on the basis of prior attendance records, previous requests, frequency of such requests, academic progress to date, and the educational value of the requested experience.
Technical Support / If you experience any problems with your account you may send an email to: or call the SHS Technology Facilitator at 724-452-6040 X455
Student Conduct, Discipline, and Behavior Management / Outlined on the backside of page 1 on this packet.
Academic Dishonesty / Plagiarism is defined as taking or imitating the ideas, thoughts or language of another to represent them as one’s original work. It is imperative that all work submitted by a student be representative of his/her own ideas, thoughts and especially language capability. Therefore, plagiarism is strictly prohibited in all work pertaining to school. A grade of “F” or zero will be awarded for any submitted work which is found to be the work of another (student, author, encyclopedia, internet, etc.) and subsequent offenses will be dealt with accordingly.
If the ideas, thoughts or language from another source must be used in the work being done, it is the student’s responsibility to footnote or annotate the information appropriately. Plagiarism software will be used in various classes.
Technology Usage / There are computer labs in the building for student use. Students whose teachers use the lab in their curriculum use courseware specifically designed for that curriculum during scheduled class times. Students are also permitted to use the labs for class or research during study halls as space is available. In addition, there are computers in the library for research purposes plus a workstation in every classroom for teacher and/or student use. The labs are monitored at all times.
All enrolled students have an account on the networked system for file storage and software access. All student accounts are password protected. These passwords are to be kept confidential to protect unauthorized use.
The labs are a privilege provided for the students to enhance the academic curriculum. Games that are not specifically used in the curriculum are not allowed on the system. Individual files are not considered to be personal property. These files may be accessed at any time by teachers, administrators or the system manager. Students are not permitted access to other students’ files. Tampering with files, copying of copyrighted software, downloading or installing games, password tampering, accessing unauthorized directories or removing equipment or software will be considered theft. Tampering with any hardware or equipment or violating policies and/or guidelines governing the use of networks, Internet or software programs are also considered offenses and will be dealt with Per Seneca Valley policy #218. Violators may also be prosecuted under applicable local, state or federal civil or criminal law. Students must show their ID card to gain access to the computer lab.
Email Use
Prepared by and Date prepared / Dan McKosky, 1 September 2013

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