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QTV:  Video Production I
Academic Plan/Course Syllabus
Instructor: Eric Faulkner
Franklin High School, Career/Technical Education

COURSE OVERVIEW: Television and video is a major means of communication and information for young people today.  In this class students will learn through a hand-on approach to video production.  Students will learn about the three phases of production and take on production jobs including small format field production, editing, scriptwriting, set design, lighting, talent, camera work, audio production, directing and graphic design for a variety of projects.  Also, through written and verbal analysis of a variety of media students will increase their understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the message communicated.  A variety of type of productions will be studied including news, advertising, film and entertainment.  Class projects may be broadcast on QTV, the district cable channel, the Internet and/or entered in local and national contests.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this semester-long course, students will be able to:

• Examine, discuss and analyze a variety of media
• Understand the impact of the media on our culture
• Use the media to create effective messages
• Safely and effectively operate lights, video and sound equipment
• Effectively plan, develop, and complete projects using the 3 phase of the production process
• Produce a variety of media for different audiences and purposes
• Work effectively independently and in groups

WASHINGTON STATE ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC LEARNING REQUIREMENTS ASSESSED:

Communications:

• The student uses listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding.
• The student uses communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others.
• The student uses communication skills and strategies to present ideas and one’s self in a variety of situations.
• The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of communication.

Writing: The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.

COURSE MATERIALS: Materials for this course will be drawn from a variety of sources including the media, the Internet and the following texts:  Television Production Today(Bielak, 3^rd Edition) and Video Camcorder School (Squires).  It is important to note that occasionally carefully screened segments of R-rated films may be shown in class.  Additionally, students will use production equipment including camcorders, microphones, studio equipment, and Apple computers (using the iLife suite and Final Cut Pro).Students are required to bring their composition book and writing instruments daily.

LAB FEE: A lab fee of $15 will be due in the first week of the course.  This will cover the cost of tapes, discs, and equipment needs such as batteries, maintenance and repairs due to high usage.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/CONSEQUENCES: In addition to all school rules, the following expectations are held for students:

1. RESPECT for self, others and property
2. RESPONSIBILITY for completing work, attendance, proper equipment use, and appropriate classroom behavior and content in productions
3. RELIABILITY for following directions and making good decisions

Consequences for not meeting expectations are: verbal warning, loss of privileges/behavior plan, parent contact, and referral to administration.

GRADING POLICY: Grades will be averaged and based on the district standard percentage scale.  Grading criteria will be broken down as follows:

50% Productions and Projects (Major assignments will be evaluated with a standards-based rubric)

50% Class work (journals, written assignments, homework, etc.) and Work Ethic(daily participation, teamwork, professional conduct, equipment care, attendance and leadership)

ABSENSES AND LATEWORK: Regular attendance is critical to success in this class, as much of the work will be done during class time, and in groups.  Excused absences will extend due dates at a 1:1 ratio for individual assignments only, but class time will not be provided to complete missed work.  Late work will always be accepted, but only credit (60%) will be given on late projects, as well as all other work more than 5 days late. It is the responsibility of the student to bring late assignments to the teacher at an appropriate time(break, lunch, after class).

The depth of coverage of material in this course requires active student engagement and participation. The failure to attend class prevents active student engagement. Because active student engagement is a necessary component of this class, attendance, tardiness, and class participation will be considered a basis for grading in this course.

Attendance and participation during projects will constitute part of your grade for this course. Each student will earn points for participation on project work days. Doing work for other classes or work not assigned to be done during class, sleeping, social talking, tardiness or leaving class early without an excuse are all circumstances that may result in loss of participation points. Students will receive no participation points for days on which they have unexcused absences. Further, students may not be able to make up missed work, tests, or quizzes for unexcused absences.

GROUPWORK:Video production requires teamwork and nearly all major assignments will be group based. Group projects will be given one grade for all members, but individual grades may be adjusted based in individual participation and contributions.

****It is important to note that students are responsible for the equipment they are using and may be accountable for repair costs due to abuse or carelessness. Intentional damage to any equipment or computer data may result in  loss of computer privileges and/or removal from the class!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

E-mail:              efaulkner@seattleschools.org
Phone:             206.252.6236
Rooms:            216/218

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