Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 5

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can UPLOAD AND ROUGH EDIT footage I shot and/or do productive schoolwork in my downtime

Announcements:  

• Bring HEADPHONES!
• FIRST PERIOD 9th Graders please
• TAKE THIS SURVEY!
• The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
• Production Documents are HERE
• Get your SAILING PERMISSION SLIP turned in ASAP!
• BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
• Spirit Week is THIS WEEK!  
• SPECIAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
• Thursday is a Monday
• Wednesday is the film screening: NO ACADEMIC CLASSES
• No Block Periods this week

    tomorrow is Celebrity or Character Wednesday!   

• 9th grade physical fitness testing is on Wednesday, May 7th, 8:30-12:55 (the last time you will ever need to do it!)

Homework:  

• Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'

Agenda:

• Typing WEB & Announcements [10]
• Check This Out [05]
• Upload & Rough Edit [45]
• ORDER OF PRIORITIES
1. Upload Footage
2. Edit Footage
3. Work on Production Documents
1. IF YOU HAVE NOT FILMED YET WHEN WILL YOU?
2. STUDENTS NOT EDITING BY NEXT MONDAY WILL BE COUNTED AS NOT WORKING PRODUCTIVELY AND WILL HAVE THEIR WORK DUE ON THE FIRST DUE DATE.
4. Do Productive Schoolwork for another class
1. Bluest eye
2. Redo Math Artifact
3. Study Biology
4. Read a Book
5. Watch the example short films below
• As appropriate: Inspiration from around the globe
• === Added 4/29/14 ===
• The Master Chef [09]
• Four Eyes [13]
• Writer's Block [06]
• The Exit Room [10]
• Baby Gangster [08]
• We Will Live Again [12]
• The French Doors [13]
• === Added 4/28/14 ===
• I'd Live for You [05]
• Revelation [06]
• Hunter [05]
• Noisy Silence [04]
• Identity [06]
• Tick Tock [05]

Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 4

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can UPLOAD AND ROUGH EDIT footage I shot this weekend and/or do productive schoolwork in my downtime

Announcements:  

• ALL 9th Graders please
• TAKE THIS SURVEY!
• The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
• Production Documents are HERE
• Get your SAILING PERMISSION SLIP turned in ASAP!
• BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
• Spirit Week is THIS WEEK!  
• SPECIAL SCHEDULE THIS WEEK
• Thursday is a Monday
• Wednesday is the film screening
• No Block Periods this week

    tomorrow is twin tuesday!   

• 9th grade physical fitness testing is on Wednesday, May 7th, 8:30-12:55 (the last time you will ever need to do it!)

Homework:  

• Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'

Agenda:

• Typing WEB & Announcements [10]
• Student Example "Teen Pregnancy" ...continued [10]
• Upload & Rough Edit [40]
• or productive schoolwork 
• As appropriate: Inspiration from around the globe [05-35]
• I'd Live for You [05]
• Revelation [06]
• Hunter [05]
• Noisy Silence [04]
• Identity [06]
• Tick Tock [05]

Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 3

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can COMPLETE ALL PLANS necessary for a successful film project

Announcements:  

• We found a ring... did you lose one?
• The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
• Get your SAILING PERMISSION SLIP turned in ASAP!
• BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
• Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK!
• 9th grade physical fitness testing is on Wednesday, May 7th, 8:30-12:55 (the last time you will ever need to do it!)

Homework:  

• Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'

Agenda:

• Typing TEST & Announcements [10]
• Inspiration from around the globe [15]
• Memories [02]
• The Bus Stop [03]
• Western Spaghetti [03]
• The Black Hole [03]
• Mamá [04]
• Production Documents [25]
• Production List
• Production Schedule
• Storyboard
• Script
• Student Example "Teen Pregnancy" ...continued [10]

Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 2

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can brainstorm an idea for my free choice film

Announcements:  

• The Feature Video Project Description is HERE
• Get your SAILING PERMISSION SLIP turned in ASAP!
• BUY Your YEARBOOK NOW!
• Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK!
• 9th grade physical fitness testing is on Wednesday, May 7th, 8:30-12:55 (the last time you will ever need to do it!)

Homework:  

• Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'

Agenda:

• Typing Web & Announcements [10]
• Inspiration from our pal Freddie [10]
• Hitman [05]
• R/C Car Chase [03]
• Don't "F" with my Cream [03]
• Production Documents [50]
• Production List
• Production Schedule
• Storyboard
• Script
• Student Example "Teen Pregnancy" ...continued [20]

Video Production: iMovie: Our FEATURE - Day 1

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can brainstorm an idea for my free choice film

Announcements:  

• Get your SAILING PERMISSION SLIP turned in ASAP!

Homework:  

• Don't miss any opportunities to film for your 'feature'

Agenda:

• Typing Web & Announcements [10]
• Review Project Requirements [10]
• EDITING of your Video must be done INDIVIDUALLY
• You MAY have help in shooting/acting etc...
• Video should be approximately 5 minutes long
• Every clip must be appropriate
• Use a variety of shot types appropriately to make the best film (and therefore get the best grade)
• Must have a storyboard as a rough draft
• Should use use appropriate Transitions
• MAY have opening titles u
• SHOULD have closing credits
• Bloopers can be added AFTER the credits or during the credits if you are slick
• You must utilize the rule of thirds and use of lighting & sound as taught in class
• Popcorn discussion/brainstorm [10]
• Ideas we already have
• Generating new ideas
• What do you like to do? 
• Where do you normally go?
• What is important to you?
• What makes you mad?
• What do you wish you knew?
• Choosing our idea [10]
• By the end of NEXT CLASS you will have completed a [rough] storyboard of at least one of your ideas.
• You will also create a production list/schedule listing everything you need to do to get this movie made
• If you can't choose an idea now you MUST have one chosen BEFORE next class.
• Student Example "Teen Pregnancy" [20]

Interstitial Lesson: Photoshop and Body Image

Warm-Up:  

• Click here to answer the age old question: "Whence the selfie?"    

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can identify and discuss the influence of Photoshop crafted "realities" in the context of my communities

Announcements:  

• LGBTQ Resources link - including suicide prevention are now permanently linked on the right 

Homework:  

• Continue filming for your next project...

Agenda: 

• Warmup [10]
• Discussion of Warmup [10]
• What do you look like? Is it a set thing?
• Is it the you right now?
• Right after you shower?
• When you are all dolled up?
• Film [24]
• Discussion of Film [16]
• Is the battle lost already?
• Where is your "thigh gap"?
• The Revolt I
• The Revolt II

Week of Knowledge / Day of Silence 3

Warm-Up:  

• Click here to take a survey about the Global Lives Exhibit

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we learn to be TOLERANT of difference?
• How can we LEARN from difference
• How can we learn to EMBRACE difference?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can expand my understanding of Gender

Announcements:  

• LGBTQ Resources link - including suicide prevention

Homework:  

• Spring Break Video Assignment 
• We will begin our next film after Spring Break.  
• Students who did poorly on the last film or who want an "A" on this one MUST shoot footage over the break to make sure they get the grades they need.
• Here are the requirements
• Storyboard 
• Can be completed in class the week we come back
• Script for all speaking parts, location and camera movements 
• Can be completed in class the week we come back
• Approximately 5 minutes long OR LESS
• An interesting and effective variety of shot types that contribute to your storytelling
• Either a short fiction movie -or-
• A documentary about a real person or place
• It can be comedy, action, drama, whatever you want but it must be school appropriate.
• Things to pay attention to!
• SOUND! Most of you lost substantial points on the 'how-to' videos because of poor sound.
• Either PLAN for voiceover or
• SHOOT WITH SOUND IN MIND AND CHECK YOUR WORK!
• LIGHT! 
• If you are shooting in-doors you MUST use additional lighting to light your scenes (remember El Mariachi had 2 clip-on lights - that's enough for you too!)

Agenda: 

[Links will be live after Friday, timing is fluid depending on discussion]

• Warmup [05]
• Next Project Outline [10]
• Selfies @ Lunch [1]
• Arin [15]
• Josie [20]
• Be Safe - See you in 9 days!

Week of Knowledge / Day of Silence: Day 2

Warm-Up:  

• Open your document from last class  and answer questions 7 & 8 ONLY 
• If you answered them last class by mistake please consider your answer again now that some time has passed
• NOTE: If you didn't name it correctly you currently have an NC for this unit.
•         If You Were Absent Last Class                
• CLICK HERE, choose USE THIS TEMPLATE, and answer prompts 1-3 ONLY, then...
• SAVE the documents as
• DRAFT - Block - Week of Knowledge - First Lastname
• SHARE it with JOHN

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we learn to be TOLERANT of difference?
• How can we LEARN from difference
• How can we learn to EMBRACE difference?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can discuss the origins of gender using evidence

Announcements:  

• DO NOT TRY To WORK On YOUR VIDEOS In CLASS TODAY.
• Come After School
• LAB CLOSED at Lunch and BEFORE SCHOOL every day this week.
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda: 

[Links will be live after Friday, timing is fluid depending on discussion]

• Warmup [05]
• POD Share/out [05]
• In your POD discuss your answers
• Voluntary share-out
• From the moment she could talk. A Video. [15]
• Discussion & Next Steps [25]
• Answer prompts 9 & 10 [10]

Week of Knowledge / Day of Silence: Day 1

Warm-Up:  

• Please CLICK HERE, choose USE THIS TEMPLATE, and answer prompts 1-3 ONLY, then...
• SAVE the documents as
• DRAFT - Block - Week of Knowledge - First Lastname
• SHARE it with JOHN

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we learn to be TOLERANT of difference?
• How can we LEARN from difference
• How can we learn to EMBRACE difference?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can explain what transgenderism is and discuss how it impacts me and society.

Announcements:  

• DO NOT TRY To WORK On YOUR VIDEOS In CLASS TODAY.
• Come After School
• LAB CLOSED at Lunch and BEFORE SCHOOL every day this week.
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda: 

[Links will be live after Friday, timing is fluid depending on discussion]

• Warmup [10]
• POD Share/out [15]
• In your POD discuss your three answers. [06]
• Try and find the one thing you all can agree on - from any of the questions.
• Choose a spokesman to share out. [09]
• What We Don't Know CAN Hurt Us. A Video. [10]
• Definition & Questions [but not reactions]: Transgendered [10]
• Answer Prompts 4, 5, & 6 [10]
• on "DRAFT - Block - Day of Silence - First Lastname"
• Just Call Me Kade [30]
• Discussion & Next Steps [15]

Video Production: iMovie: How-To production Day X [cya]

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can Finish my iMovie, export it, upload it to my Google Drive & share it with John

Announcements:  

• LAB CLOSED at Lunch and BEFORE SCHOOL every day this week.
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda:

• Typing Web & Announcements [10]
• This week's schedule [05]

• iMovie - Export Your Movie & Upload it to Google Drive

• iMovie Film Festival
• As they are turned it!

Video Production: iMovie: How-To production Day 3

Welcome to Full Credit Friday

NO TYPING WEB: 

INSTEAD 
Fill Out The Yearbook Poll 
and then - GET TO WORK

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can use iMovie to EXPORT my final How-To FILM

Announcements:  

• The Day of Silence is NEXT FRIDAY April 11th!  
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• This week's schedule

• Project Requirements
• Video must effectively teach an entire concept
• Video must be between 60 and 120 seconds long - unless approved otherwise
• Every clip must be 5 seconds or shorter when edited
• Must include at least 5 different shot types
• Must have approved storyboard before shooting
• CAN only use ONE Transition TYPE except at the beginning/end and as a "special effect" - ask if you are confused.
• SHOULD have opening or explanatory titles unless it is artistically clear they are not necessary.
• MAY NOT have closing credits, shout outs, or bloopers [put them in a second reel]
• You must utilize the rule of thirds and use of lighting & sound as taught in class

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda:

• iMovie - FINISHING your How-To Video[40]
• Full Credit Friday
• Exporting you finished film

Video Production: iMovie: How-To production Day 2 [& Global Lives 1]

NO TYPING WEB: INSTEAD Put in your headphones and click on Edith's name below to see a clip from her life.  Then click on "Show Map" to explore one of the other STUDENTS in the Global Lives Project!

Edith Kaphuka — Ngwale Village, Zomba District, Malawi

Occupation: Student
Age: 13 years old

Religion: Christian
Income: < 75¢/day,

Questions:

• How similar are these lives to yours?  How different?  Why?

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can use iMovie to IMPORT and EDIT my How-To FOOTAGE

Announcements:  

• The Day of Silence is April 11th!  
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• DUE  to the Special Schedules You How-To Videos are now DUE at the end of class FRIDAY (which gives you an extra 15 minutes).
• We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film
• This week's schedule

• Project Requirements
• Video must effectively teach an entire concept
• Video must be between 60 and 120 seconds long - unless approved otherwise
• Every clip must be 5 seconds or shorter when edited
• Must include at least 5 different shot types
• Must have approved storyboard before shooting
• CAN only use ONE Transition TYPE except at the beginning/end and as a "special effect" - ask if you are confused.
• SHOULD have opening or explanatory titles unless it is artistically clear they are not necessary.
• MAY NOT have closing credits, shout outs, or bloopers [put them in a second reel]
• You must utilize the rule of thirds and use of lighting & sound as taught in class

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda:

• Global Lives [15]
• iMovie - Importing your FOOTAGE and EDITING your How-To Video[70]

Video Production: iMovie: How-To production Day 1

Unit Learning Target(s):  

• How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
• How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?

Daily Learning Target(s):  

• I can use iMovie to IMPORT and EDIT my How-To FOOTAGE

Announcements:  

• PUT YOUR HEADPHONES IN FOR THIS: Cool New Google Service
• The Day of Silence is April 11th!  
• Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
• DUE  to the Special Schedules You How-To Videos are now DUE at the end of class FRIDAY (which gives you an extra 15 minutes).
• We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film

Homework:  

• Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions

Agenda:

• Typing Web & Announcements [10]
• This week's schedule [05]

• Review Project Requirements [05]
• Video must effectively teach an entire concept
• Video must be between 60 and 120 seconds long - unless approved otherwise
• Every clip must be 5 seconds or shorter when edited
• Must include at least 5 different shot types
• Must have approved storyboard before shooting
• CAN only use ONE Transition TYPE except at the beginning/end and as a "special effect" - ask if you are confused.
• SHOULD have opening or explanatory titles unless it is artistically clear they are not necessary.
• MAY NOT have closing credits, shout outs, or bloopers [put them in a second reel]
• You must utilize the rule of thirds and use of lighting & sound as taught in class
• iMovie - Importing your FOOTAGE and EDITING your How-To Video[40]

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