Class Overview
Video Media is a very hands-on, participation geared class for students. The assignments and projects students are required to complete depend on the grade level they are in. I have detailed course specifics for each grade level below. Ultimately, each class will see what the journalism industry is like across several different communication mediums such as internet, newspaper, radio, and television.
This is a smart device friendly class! Smart phones, iPads, tablets, and other media devices are welcome so long as they are used appropriately.
This is a smart device friendly class! Smart phones, iPads, tablets, and other media devices are welcome so long as they are used appropriately.
6th Grade: Nine WeeksWeb Development. Students will develop class websites in order to showcase their work.
Scratch. Students will learn how to do basic computer programming and eventually be able to create flash videos and computer games of their own! |
7th Grade: 9 Weeks
Web Development. Students will develop class websites in order to showcase their work.
Scratch. Students will learn how to do basic computer programming and eventually be able to create flash videos and computer games of their own! |
8th Grade: SemesterWeb Development. Students will develop a class website with unique student biographies and class pictures. They will be responsible for updating this site with web blogs, pictures, and video blogs detailing special events going on around William Monroe Middle School and the community.
Video Editing and Video Broadcasting. Students will be introduced to basic video editing skills. They will be able to shoot and edit video via computer video editing software. They will create video packages to be broadcast as an internet newscast every Friday. This newscast will be accessible to all teachers/students via the class website. Each student will experience every element of a broadcasting team. They will each write scripts, anchor, report, and handle production responsibilities throughout the nine weeks. Scratch. Students will learn how to do basic computer programming and eventually be able to create flash videos and computer games of their own! Lucid Press. Students will use online software to develop a digital magazine! |
Grading:
Grading will be heavily based on different projects throughout the duration of the class. Class participation will also be a major part of students’ grades. I expect them to be actively involved every day and their grade will directly reflect this involvement.
6th Grade:Class Participation: 25 points per
Projects: 100 points per |
7th Grade:Class Participation: 25 points per
Projects: 100 points per |
8th Grade:Class Participation: 25 points per
Projects: 100 points per Broadcasts: 200 points per |