Course Syllabus
Course Schedule: June 29 – July 29
| Week 1 – June 29 Interview Basics Video & The Web |
Discussion: Welcome to Smash Video, Camera Partners Tutorial: Equipment Overview, Filming Roles Activity: The Interview Project – Assignment #1 Tutorial: Final Cut Express – Capturing Footage Homework: Create Wordpress Profile, Capture all Footage to all Group Members |
| Week 1 – July 1 Introduction to Editing Final Cut Express |
Discussion: Tech II Syllabus Overview Tutorial #1: Final Cut Pro Basics: Timeline, Trimming, Tools Tutorial #2: Chroma Key & Titles Introduction
Discussion: Introduce Assignment #2: Documentary or Autobiography Study Session: -Tutorial: Chromakey & Titles – Advanced
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| Week 2 – July 6 Documentary Video New Media Journalism |
ASSIGNMENT #1 FILES DUE Group Critique: 5 Interview Montages – Groups A, B, C Activity: Present Documentary/Autobiography Topics Tutorials: Keepvid.com, Recording a voiceover Activity: Create an outline, Write/Record Voiceover Homework: Arrange sequence, Gather 15 Assets, Record/Shoot voiceover |
| Week 2 – July 8 Documentary Video Shooting B-Roll |
DUE: DRAFT of Voiceover/Narration in timeline Activity: 1:1 script/outline check-ins Discussion: Storytelling With Images Tutorial: Effects Overview & The Motion Tab Activity: Continue working on documentaries/autobiographies Discussion: Assignment #3 Homework: Finish editing and upload to Blog, Pick groups/topics for Assignment #3 Study Session: -Activity: Continue working on documentaries/autobiographies |
| Week 3 – July 13 How-To Videos Storyboarding |
ASSIGNMENT #2 FILES DUE Group Critique: 5 Documentaries – Groups C, D, E Activity: Group presentations on How-To topics Discussion: Review steps and storyboards Activity: Finish steps and script Homework: Shoot all footage for all steps |
| Week 3 – July 15 How-To Videos Motion Graphics |
Activity: Continue working on How-Tos Tutorial: Working with Photoshop & Final Cut Discussion: The PSA Homework: Finish How-To Video, Nominate PSA Topics Study Session: -Activity: Continue working on How-To Videos |
| Week 4 – July 20 The PSA The Call to Action |
ASSIGNMENT #3 DUE Group Critique: 5 How-To Videos – Groups F, G, H Discussion: Making an effective PSA Activity: PSA Brainstorm, Scripting and Storyboarding Homework: Continue PSA Script/Storyboards |
| Week 4 – July 22 The PSA Target Audiences |
Discussion: 2009 PSAs Activity: Insert content from your outline in to your presentation. Homework: Continue PSA Project
-Activity: Continue working on PSAs |
| Week 5 – July 27 The PSA Campaign Videos |
Group Critique: 5 How-To Videos – Groups H, I, J Activity: Continue Working on PSAs Homework: Finish PSA Project |
| Week 5 – July 29 The PSA Final Wrap-Up |
Discussion: Publicizing SMASH Video Activity: Finish PSA Projects & Share with class Homework: Finalize PSA and Post to YouTube
-Activity: Watch Final PSAs |
Course Description
In this ever increasing world of digital video, SMASH Video will teach students to use the moving image as a form of captivating communication and self-expression. This course will require students to use Flip Video cameras with Final Cut Express, and also build upon previous skills in Photoshop, Flash, and Audacity. Using this time-based medium, students will explore the world of video and in turn share their world with others. Online media has revolutionized the individual’s ability to consume, produce, and share perspectives on the world.
A rigorous curriculum will encourage students to draw upon foundational production skills while learning the core components of video production– storyboarding, scripting, shooting, editing, and sharing. This course will require students to plan and produce multiple short videos to be shared publicly online.
Grading
Blog Posts – 50%
Assignments – 40%
Attendance – 10%
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will have:
• Exposure to professional tools for media development
• Understanding of the relationship between design and code
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with online community building
• Participated in civic journalism projects
Course Materials
• Each student will have their own laptop
• Notebook
• Writing Utensils
• USB Flash Drive (optional)
Course Expectations
SMASH scholars are expected to:
• Be prepared each day with laptop, notebook and writing implement
• Upload each assignment before the beginning of class
• Complete all work to the best of your ability
• Assist other students in and out of class
• Proactively obtain course materials from the website
• Use fellow students as a resource for problem solving
• Research concepts and topics online
Specific methods and production strategies will be integrated into each weekly topic. Daily activities include:
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