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DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION  1, 2, (3 & 4)

SYLLABUS

Mr. Robert Kaechele 1.858.748.0245 ext. 5305 email: rkaechele@powayusd.com

Textbook and CD-ROM: Video Basics, Zettl

Course Requirements :

·        We will begin with tutorials on all the software and instructions on usage of all cameras & equipment.  All of these items are expensive and need to be given the utmost care & respect.

·        Each project is based on a 100 point grading system broken down as follows:

§         10 pts  -           Treatment

§         10 pts  -           Storyboard

§         10 pts  -           Script

§         10 pts  -           All release forms

§         20 pts  -           Audio

§         40 pts  -           Video

·        Projects will vary between  (I will assign between 3 to 6 of these projects for the semester):

§         Movie Trailers  -  For an existing film or for a film that has not been shot yet.  (time limit: 90 seconds)

§         Commercial  -  Take a real product that is legal and do a commercial for it.  (time limits: exactly 30, 60 or 90 seconds)

§         PSA (public service announcements)  -  Contact (Mrs. Barker-Ball) in student services and make arrangements to document one of their causes in a PSA format.  (time limits: exactly 30, 60 or 90 seconds)

§         Investigative Reporting  -  This is an assignment of a club or sports team on campus.  You must do a news assignment (investigative style) on a single topic about that club or sport.  (time limit: 2 minutes)

§         Documentary  -  Cover an event (i.e.  concert event, sports event, life of a bear, travels through France, day in the life of someone, etc.) and narrate through 1^st or 3^rd person view point.  Voice-overs are a must for this project.  (time limit:  2 to 4 minute)

§         Music Video  -  Utilize a local bands music or a popular (unlicensed track) to do an “MTV2 style” music video too.  Pay close attention to matching beats with visual switches as well as visual content matching the words of the audio content.  (time limit: up to 3 ½  minutes)

§         Comedy, drama, sci-fi, horror, experimental, etc.  -  Students have become accustomed to identifying these subject matters with feature length films.  In this course, we will be assigning skit versions of these formats.  (time limit: 2 to 4 minutes)

§         There will also additional (and substituted) subject formats given through out the semester!!!

·        FINAL PROJECT  (point value 200)  -  This is an open ended choice of one of the prior formats that you choice.  This is your chance to take your personal subject matter and utilize all that you’ve learned through out the semester and demonstrate it through this project.  (time limit: 2 to 4 minutes.

IMPORTANT SIDE NOTES:

• If a student partner is absent more than 5 days from a project, they must then complete their own project (in solo format).

• At least 50% of the film editing work must be completed on the assigned computer work station in the Digital Media Production lab.  Home computers should only be used to support the work needed for completion of the project (not to complete it). 

• Beware that PC film editing software often has different film rendering formats.  These formats may not be compatible with Final Cut Studio Pro.  We do not recommend that you do film work on these different softwares.

LATE WORK POLICY:

• We run our program like a film studio.  With all film studio's, there are deadline timelines.
• ALL projects (or part there of) that are received after the deadline timeline are valued at 50%.
• All late projects are only accepted with in the 6 week grading period that they were assigned in.  After that point, no late work will be accepted.
• Plan wisely and don't procrastinate.  Do that in a paid job and your FIRED!!!

Students ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE:

• a small 3-ring Working Production Notebook.
• A mini DV tape (if they choose to check out a camera) or (preferred) or supply their own camera & tape for Production.
• It is desirable to have an additional headphone set with a mini plug to use while editing on the computer and using the audio board.

Some tests are derived from assigned reading in the book “Video Basics” and classroom lectures.   THE MAJORITY OF TESTS ARE ASSESSED FROM PROJECTS THAT ARE COMPLETED.

In Class Lab Days (W or TH) will include:  The majority of all lab days are set aside to be utilized for digital editing purposes.  Studio Production, Scripting, Talent, Voice Delivery, Audio Set Up and Checks, Lighting Techniques and the Teamwork Process.  Each student can select the job they wish to do for each production.  The class will produce in the studio daily if time permits.

Classroom Rules  - In the classroom and studio, three rules apply.

• HONESTY –  Be truthful and no removing of equipment without signing it out.

• EFFORT –    Come to class prepared and do your best and involve yourself in your group.

• RESPECT -  This pertains to the people in the class and all the equipment that we are all responsible for maintaining and utilizing.

SPECIFIC CLASS RULES

·        ATTENDANCE - In adhering to the policies of Poway High, a student is late if s/he is not in the classroom when the bell rings. Detentions will be assigned for any unexcused tardies. Tardies and absences will affect the citizenship grade.

·        PROJECTS – Projects are worth approximately 70% of your overall grade.  Projects are primarily based on team assignments and the effective completion of the “idea to Final Product” formula.

·        ETHICS - Poway High enforces an ethics policy. Any student caught cheating will receive a zero on the assignment, be given a referral, receive a "U" in citizenship and will be on probation for the remainder of the course. Parents will be notified.

·        TUTORIAL PERIODS - If a student falls below 70% s/he should come in for additional help/work during tutorial time. It is up to the student to make arrangements with me if s/he can't make it on the designated date. Tutorial days are generally scheduled for Wednesdays and Thursdays after school in the classroom. Students may also drop in at break and lunchtime if they make an appointment with me ahead of time. NOTE: all students are encouraged to come in for additional help when needed.

            CITIZENSHIP - The citizenship grade is affected by poor behavior, poor attendance        leaving messes, coming to class unprepared, unproductively or for receiving an SRB (socially responsible behavior) violation.

At the end of each semester, students mastering the ROP competencies (receiving a letter grade of B or better) will receive a suitable-for-framing certificate from the County ROP office.  Competencies are listed in the classroom and a studio and editing no-fail test will be administered.

Not Acceptable: