In journal 39, complete you notes on adding graphics.  Be sure you get good notes on the following: 

• Steps to get images into iMovie
• Simple editing of images
• Editing with the Ken Burns effect

Also, we will briefly discuss audio(jrl 40) but cover three pretty big topics:

• microphone types and connection
• changing computer audio settings
• recording a VO in iMovie

You will have the rest of the period, and all period Monday to work to complete your PSA’s–be sure you have reviewed the requirements.

REMINDER:  VIEWING NOTES WILL BE GRADED MONDAY

Work on your PSA’s all period.

Be sure you get your PPT graphics done and review the PSA requirements and resources

You have the full period to work

For the first part of class we will discuss ways of producing graphics for video, and specifically how to make the slate and graphics for your PSA’s.  You will need to take notes in your journals(39).  Here is an outline:

• 5 Ways to create graphics with notes
• Steps for Powerpoint graphic creation
• Putting the powerpoint graphics into iMovie(will do thursday)

This week you will be working on your PSA’s.  Part of the time will be devoted to looking at a couple spots per day and discussing them as well as some instruction on how to do some specific things that are required for the project. 

Be sure you take time to look at the PSA resources and information I have compiled for you—this includes the rubric

Today, after watching a couple PSA’s,  we will talk about structuring you time and tasks that your group will need to focus on.

VIEWING NOTES (JRL 38)  Watching PSA’s
This week, I want you to use online resources or (past examples of student work from my DVD’s or computer) to watch and write about 2 PSA’s.  For each, in addition to the basic source information (title, topic, and where it is from) write 2 paragraphs–first discussing the content (things like message, story, etc.) and second the production(things like camerawork, sound, acting, etc.)

We will watch and discuss a few PSA’a nad then today and tomorrow you will work with your groups to plan your PSA’s in detail–you will need to turn in the following:

• planning worksheet
• script
• storyboard

For the first 20 minutes of class, you need to complete and prepare your PSA pitches.  These will be given to your classmates today and you will not only be evaluating each others work, but you will be choosing one idea to continue with as a group.  Students whose pitch is selected will recieve extra credit.

VIEWING NOTES(Journal 37)—Watching Ads/PSA’s
This week you need to watch 5 ads or PSAs.  For each ad, write down the product or message, a brief description of the ad, and explanations of how advertising techniques are used.

After watching and discussing a few more ads, I will show you a couple sample pitches and then you will have most of the period to work on your individual PSA plans—these are due Wednesday.  The most important parts are the treatment and the graphic.

Advertising is based on techniques of propoganda that have been used to a great extent since WWII.  Today you will have some time to do a little research, watch some advertisements, and discuss ad techniques.  Start with research either on your own after looking at the above links, or go to my resources that I showed you yesterday.

You have the first 20 minutes to continue research and notetaking about your PSA topic.

Then we will discuss some basic advertising concepts(slogans, jingles, and logos) and I will go over the  pitch requirements with you.

PSA PITCH ASSIGNMENT:
Your task is to create a presentation that convinces us that you have a great idea for a PSA.  It must include the following:

• an appropriate topic choice with rationale
• factual information that you will be the basis for your PSA
• an effective, catchy original slogan or jingle
• intentional use of one or more advertising techniques
• a well-developed treatment
• professionally designed graphic that includes the slogan, a logo and an image

Here are your tasks for today:

1. Participate in a short group activity that focuses on understanding audience
2. Read about PSA’s and take notes on our discussion (JRL 35)
   • What is a PSA?
   • What are the similarities in PSA’s and Advertisements?  Differences?
   • List 5 topics that you have seen PSA’s about
3. Choose a topic or idea that you want to produce a PSA about and begin research online—take notes in your journals (JRL 36) Be sure to include the following:
   • the issue or topic you chose
   • a basic explanation of why it exists or is a problem
   • the message you want to convey about the issue/idea
   • at least 5 facts or specifics about the topic

For the next couple days we will be discussing the impact the media has on a Presidential Election as well as looking at how candidates have used media.  We will look from both an historical perspective as well as watching history being made in the next two days.

Today we will begin with an Historical look at media.  You will be asked to spend some time exploring a website, then be given some reflection time for writing, and then participate in class discussions.

Here are sites we will be looking at with journal questions:

Election 2004 Timeline—what role did the media play here?   What can we learn?

Historical Timeline–What are the media milestones in the history of elections?

Election Advertising—watch and discuss at least 5 from differrent times

We will be working in 3 journals today:

• 32-audience
• 33-content
• 34-elections

Today we are going to take a look at Horror Movies.  First, in your journals answer the following questions:

• What is the difference between Horror and Terror?
• On the web, find a list the top/best horror movies–what are some you have seen?  List 2 you want to see
• What do you think makes a good horror movie?

After 15 minutes, we will discuss these questions.  Then we will watch some scenes from real horror movies.

WARMUP:  Read about Transitions and watch the videos to see the examples, then look at freeplaymusic.com and find a piece of music.

After a brief discussion, you have the remainder of class to complete and turn in your interview projects.

JRL 29:  Sound resources—discuss types of sound and ways to get it into a video–we will also start

JRL 30:  Transitons—we will discuss the basics of how to use and why

JRL 31:  VIEWING NOTES—will be don in class later this week

ALSO, be sure you have met all the interview project requirements

Your group should shoot your interview today.  Here are a couple reminders:

• Sound is important on this assignment—be sure to get the camera close and be aware of all noise
• Reshoot as needed
• Get front porch and back porch

We have 4 tasks today:

1. watch and discuss professional interviews
2. watch and discuss 2 moreFranklin examples
3. read about A/B shooting technique and summarize in journal 28, then discuss all web resources
4. finalize plans and confirm locations

For the first half of class, you need to complete your interview plans.

Read about interviewing do’s and don’ts and Advice on Producing Interviews.  When done, summarize in your journals (28)

We will also watch 3 or 4 examples and discuss them.

VIEWING NOTES–Interviews on television (#27)
As you watch TV look for interviews on other show that are not dedicated to talk shows.  Describe 3 that you see.  Be sure to list the name of the show and other source information.

Read about interviewing do’s and don’ts and summarize in your journals (28)

Then you will work in your groups to finalize your roles, and plan out your interviews.  You will need to complete a script, storyboard, and a planning sheet.

First we need to complete a task pertaining to the scavenger hunts.

 Then we will begin working on interview planning.  In addition to watching a couple examples, you will read about Doing a Video Interview and we will discuss the reading.

After fininshing up with the scavenger hunts and discussion about camera work, we will begin planning for your next project–an interview.

In your journals (26) answer teh following questions:

• Describe your greatest talent
• What is the most significant thing that has happenned to you in your life
• What is something that you would consider yourself an expert on
• What is the funniest thing that ever happened to you
• What is the saddest thing that has ever happenned to you
• What are your future plans

JRL 24:  VIEWING NOTES—TALK SHOW
As you watch the show, pay attention to the to topic, and the questions asked, whats the interviewers style.  Summarize in your journals.
We are going to begin by discussing some of the things you have observed in your viewing notes the past few weeks. 

Then we will be watching your scavenger hunts and grading them.  You will write observations for each group in Journal 25.

I have a very strict process for turning in your work.  I will demonstrate how to do that (JRL 23), and then you will have the rest of the period to complete the scavenger hunt assignment.  Be sure that you complete that chart on the handout as well.

Today I will show you some basic editing techniques in iMovie and you will have the rest of the period to edit your scavenger hunt best and worst.

First, we will go over some of the basics on Using the Macs—here is an outline for your journals(21):

• How to log on
• What is the dock
• How to use the mouse
• What is a suite

Then we will begin using iMovie–take notes on the following (JRL 22):

• rules for saving projects
• connecting cameras
• importing footage
• naming clips

Today we will discuss the Rule of Thirds, camera settings and you will have time for shooting. Be sure to ask questions to clarify anything you do not understand on the shot lists.

VIEWING NOTES–Journal 20:  Camera Observations
Watch any show that you want and describe 3 camera movements or effects you see during the show

You will have most of the period today to work on your scavenger hunt shot lists.  Prior to going out, however, we will discuss the composition rules you came up with last Friday.

Today we will be focusing on the basic rules of camera composition and completing journal 19.  You will each do some reading and take notes on what you think are good practicec for composition.  I want you each to read from at least 3 sources and one must be a book.

Here a a bunch of sources:

• BGVC:  16-17
• VCS: 56-59
• TPT: 57-64
• Cybercollege:  mods 22-25
• WEB:   Video Camera Course
               Digital Photography School
               Composition and Camera Movement
               Video Composition Rules
               The Seven Golden Rules
• Rule of Thirds
• another rule of thirds site

After reading time is up, then discuss the following in your groups:

1. As a group, come up with a list of 5 rules for good composition
2. Be able to explain the rule of thirds

I will also spend the last part of class introducing you to some of the basics about using the Macs(JRL 20)

In groups you will learn the basics of using the cameras and then have some time to go and begin getting shots for the scavenger hunt project.

Today we have to catch up on the tasks from the past few days:

• go over the syllabus
• complete discussion of camera shots
• using the camera presentation

Today I will pass out the syllabus for this class(finally) and we will go over a few of the important things.  We will also finish talking about the basic camera shots you worked on yesterday. 

Also I will pass out your grades from the first project and go over them with you.

JOURNAL 17–Using the Cameras
I will present some basic expectations, procedures and instruction on how to use our camcorders.  Take notes in your journals.

JOURNAL 18–Basic Camera Movement
There are 6 basic ways to move the camera.  Follow the same process as yesterday with your groups to learn about them.

In your group, each person will read from 2 different sources.  Then, together you will discuss and list names and descriptions for as many shots as you can.

Here are your resources:

• TPT 49-52
• VCS 60-64
• WEB:
  • Camera Moves
  • The Shoot
  • Video Shooting Basics
  • Composition and Camera Movement

Today we will be working in your journals quite a bit.   Here is a list of topics and instructions for today:

JOURNAL 14:  Fall TV show review
Find a review for the new fall tv show you have chosen to watch and read it.  Summarize the review in your journals.  Do you agree or disagree with the reviewer—explain.

JOURNAL 15–VIEWING NOTES:  Watching the Camera
For this week, I want to you to watch the camera work on 3 different shows for at least 10 minutes with no sound.  One should be your fall TV show swelection, a second should be a new or talk show, and the third can be anything.  After watching each show, respond to the following in your journals:

• List source information(name, channel, time, etc)
• List the different shot types you saw
• What type of shots were most common
• What seemed to be the average length of a shot
• What kind of transitions did you notice

JOURNAL 16–Basic Camera Shots
Today we are beginning the scavenger hunt project.  You will be learning the names and descriptions for 15 basic and very common camera shots.

In your group, each person will read from 2 different sources.  Then, together you will discuss and list names and descriptions for as many shots as you can.

Here are your resources:

• BGVC 13-16
• VCS 54-55
• WEB:
  • Basic Camera Shots
  • Nice Shot
  • Camera Shots

JOURNAL 17–Using the Cameras
I will present some basic expectations, procedures and instruction on how to use our camcorders.  Take notes in your journals.

Today we will continue our discussion about format and the tools used in creating video.  If time permits, we will begin discussion of camera shots and look at some examples of scavenger hunt assignments that you will be working on next week.

We have a few more points of discussion to finish up for yesterday—start by looking at these maps:

The Peters Map and The Austrailian Map

How do they compare to the one we looked at yesterday?

We also need to discuss the following to wrap up journal 12:

• one-way vs. two way communication
• the production process
• garbage in - garbage out

We will then begin our discussion of core concept # 2 and look at some basic techniques (JRL 13)

Today we will discuss what is meant by media construction.  Take notes in your journals (#12)

WARM-UP:  Read about fall shows in the web—be sure you choose one soon!

Today we will watch the remainder of your performances and then wrap u the first unit for this class.

You will complete 2 more journal entries:

JRL 11:  List the 5 core concepts and 5 key questions about media literacy

JRL 12:  Final discussion and note about Media Construction

VIEWING NOTES–Journal 10
FALL TV SHOW
This week you will choose a brand new network television show (not a season 2 premiere) and watch it.  After watching you will:

• list basic source information (name, airtdate, channel, episode, etc.)
• write a 1-paragraph summary that includes characters descriptions and  actors, plotlines, setting and theme.
• write a 1-paragraph review shring your opinions of the show
• conclude with your prediction for the success  of the show

After discussing these shows, we will begin watching and evaluating your performances.

Today will really be the last day to tape performances.  If you missed your performance or your chance to operate equipment, there will be a make-up day next week.

Today we will complete studio performances.

Here is your first viewing notes assignment:

JOURNAL 9:  Three Favorite Shows
At home, watch any three shows for at least 10 minutes.  After watching each, list basic info(name of show, episode name, date/time, channel and type of show) and 4 observations about the show that relate to discussions we have been having in class regarding media literacy.

 For class today we will complete performances for the first group and begin the second groups performances.

Our first task is a quick journal in which we will look at some the Journal 7:  Above and Below the Line.  We will watch 2 scenes from a movie and then discuss this.

For the rest of the period, we will continue on the studio project.  I hope to get through at least half of the class performances.

 For those of you working on the journal assignment of the rotation, here it is:

JOURNAL #8:  Jobs in Video and Film Production
Choose any three jobs from your “below the line” list in journal  7.   Then, read about each job from 3 different sources.  After reading about each job, write a 1 paragraph summary explaining what they do, how much money they make, schooling or qualifications needed to get the job, etc.  You may use the websites below (or a search engine if you wish) to read about the different jobs.  

• Entertainment Careers.net
• Photography and Film Career Guide
• TVJobs.com
• Get Into Hollywood
• Essential Film Crew Positions
• BLS Occupational Handbook
• Media College–Jobs in Film

Today we will briefly discuss the jobs that need to be filled to run the studio—take notes in your journals (#6), and then you will have time to revise and rehearse your scripts. 

 Some of you will be going to the studio with me to learn about equipment operation and others will have more time to rehearse today.

Today we will look at a few video examples of individual performances and discuss them.  You should continue taking notes in your journals(#5) on the following three types of performances:

• News Story
• Monologue
• Commentary

After the discussion you will have the rest or the period to write your scripts.  Remember you must perform solo for 45-60 seconds, be creative and show evidence of planning and rehearsing.

First we will finish the introduction to media literacy.  Read about media literacy from the following websites:

• Action for Media
• Understand Media
• Wikipedia

After reading, you will write in your journals a response to the question “how and why do we study media literacy?”  Add this to Journal # 2

We will talk about the importance of taking a second look (journal 4), and then start brainstorming ideas for your first performance (journal 5).

In this class you will be expected to keep a journal. We will begin using them today by writing 3 entries.

JOURNAL 1:  The 3 main uses of and rules/expectations for using the Journals

JOURNAL 2:  Intro to media Literacy—define media, literacy, media literacy, mass media, the media and reflect on how and why it is important to study

JOURNAL 3:  After watching part of a more recent video, compare and contrast the Franklin 1952 and 2008 Senior Video.

Today we will watch a film nad discuss the early technology of filmmaking briefly.  As you watch the film, pay attention to the camerawork, sound, subject matter, and any other details that you may want to discuss.

We will then start setting up journals and reflect on what you saw.

The first week of school we will only meet twice due to a modified schedule on Thursday and Friday. 

Wednesday we will discuss what we will do in the class and briefly talk about media and some of your interests.

On Friday, we will begin with the school handbook items that all 6th periods are expected to discuss.  We will then hae a tour of the studio and begin talking about your first project.  Finally, you will log on to computers to ensure that your usernames are all working.