Steve Vinton

February 3, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 2/6/12

Week of 2/6/12


Video 1

This Unit will last until roughly 2/17/11

We are ready to move on to the next step in the process.

Monday- Finish Story Boards
Tuesday-Wed-Thursday- Students will be shooting a scene based on the detailed storyboards they have created over the past three days.

Friday-Review based on performance of the previous three days.


General Standards for Exercises
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.
• NT.K-12.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Download file "AFI Screen Education Process.pdf"


New unit- Using the Screen Ed 5 Step process to create content based video projects. This project will demonstrate student understanding of the text.

During this pre-production step of the process, students will perform the following tasks:
• Review the project goals, practical limitations and boundaries.
• Discuss timelines, resources and grading rubrics.
• Set length parameters for the final project (30 sec. – 5 min.).
• Write a one-page story treatment describing the proposed project.
• Present or “pitch” the story idea to the class for comment and approval.
• Create a shooting script for the film project.
• Create a set of storyboards that accurately visually describe the film project.
• Set deadlines and milestones.
• Explore varied filmmaking resources.
• Review Genres of Film to be used in Video Project.


General National Tech Standards for Screen Ed Process

• NT.K-12.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
• NT.K-12.5 Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
• NT.K-12.2 Students understand the ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits and productivity.
• NT.K-12.6 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.


General National Visual Arts Standards for Screen Ed Process
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and selected other arts disciplines.
• NA-VA.9-12.2 Students demonstrate the ability to compare two or more perspectives about the use of organizational principles and functions in artwork and to defend personal evaluations of these perspectives. Students create multiple solutions to specific visual arts problems that demonstrate competence in producing effective relationships between structural choices and artistic functions.
• NA-VA.9-12.3 Students evaluate and defend the validity of sources for content and the manner in which subject matter, symbols, and images are used in the students' works.
• NA-VA.9-12.4 Students analyze and interpret artworks for relationships among form, context, purposes and critical models, showing understanding of the work of critics, historians, aestheticians and artists. Students analyze common characteristics of visual arts evident across time and among cultural/ethnic groups to formulate analyses, evaluations and interpretations of meaning.
• NA-VA.9-12.5 Students identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes and justify their analyses of purposes in particular works. Students describe meanings of artworks by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate to historical and cultural contexts. Students reflect analytically on various interpretations as a means for understanding and evaluating works of visual art.


Video II

Final Cuts are due WED 2/8

We reviewed the movies and provided feedback to each student group, so now they have direction as to what needs to be worked on for the final cut.


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/20/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 2/1/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 2/8/12

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.


Video III-IV

Films are now due.


Monday-Continue to work on Final Cuts.


We will be focusing our efforts on the Spring Film Competition. See attached file for full list of rules. HARD DEADLINE OF 3/1/12 for all submissions....NO EXCEPTIONS!!


Download file "2012 Checklist and Standards Final-1.pdf"

NEXT PROJECT-Student Choice from listed categories


1. Commercial: Sells a product or service to a particular audience. (30-60 seconds)

2. PSA: Intended to benefit the audience by raising awareness or urging specific action. (30-60

seconds)

3. School Announcements: Live reading of daily announcements. Enhanced focus on the onair performance of the on-air talent. This category is limited to events internal to the school.

4. Magazine: Feature-style story. Lighter topics, not hard news. Usually more detail, more depth,

and more background. Can include a sports magazine story . The story may be internal or

external to your school.

5. News Package: Specific, pre-recorded, edited hard news coverage either appearing in either

school announcements or broadcast news.

6. Broadcast News: Higher production values. Longer preparation period enables the use of

advanced transitions, additional graphics, etc. This category is limited to

world/national/regional/local events external to the school.

7. Animation/Graphics: Includes all animation types and graphics created for show openings

and closings. (Up to 60 seconds)

8. Live Event (Unedited): No post-production. Continuous coverage. (Up to 3 minutes)

9. Imaginative/Experimental: Video as art, experimental works, music videos. (Up to 3 minutes)

10.Digital Cinema (Short Film): Tells a story: dramatic or comedic. (Up to 3 minutes)

11.Highlight Tape: Includes sports highlights (Up to 3 minutes)

12.Documentary: Factual about an event, person, etc., presenting the facts with little or no fiction

(Up to 3 minutes



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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January 29, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 1/30/12

Week of 1/30/12


Video 1

This Unit will last until roughly 2/17/11

We will begin learning about the PROCESS of making a movie. I will be using the guide from AFI to teach this process. There is a basic FIVE step process in film making. This unit will provide a brief intro to the AFI Screen Education process, provide key exercises, and raise the comfort level of all students when working with cameras. Each of the FIVE steps will take approx three school days to cover.


Download file "Video1 Door Scene Step One Exercise.docx"

General Standards for Exercises
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.
• NT.K-12.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Download file "AFI Screen Education Process.pdf"


New unit- Using the Screen Ed 5 Step process to create content based video projects. This project will demonstrate student understanding of the text.

During this pre-production step of the process, students will perform the following tasks:
• Review the project goals, practical limitations and boundaries.
• Discuss timelines, resources and grading rubrics.
• Set length parameters for the final project (30 sec. – 5 min.).
• Write a one-page story treatment describing the proposed project.
• Present or “pitch” the story idea to the class for comment and approval.
• Create a shooting script for the film project.
• Create a set of storyboards that accurately visually describe the film project.
• Set deadlines and milestones.
• Explore varied filmmaking resources.
• Review Genres of Film to be used in Video Project.


General National Tech Standards for Screen Ed Process

• NT.K-12.1 Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of technology systems. Students are proficient in the use of technology.
• NT.K-12.5 Students use technology to locate, evaluate and collect information from a variety of sources. Students use technology tools to process data and report results. Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
• NT.K-12.2 Students understand the ethical, cultural and societal issues related to technology. Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software. Students develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong learning, collaboration, personal pursuits and productivity.
• NT.K-12.6 Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.


General National Visual Arts Standards for Screen Ed Process
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.
• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and selected other arts disciplines.
• NA-VA.9-12.2 Students demonstrate the ability to compare two or more perspectives about the use of organizational principles and functions in artwork and to defend personal evaluations of these perspectives. Students create multiple solutions to specific visual arts problems that demonstrate competence in producing effective relationships between structural choices and artistic functions.
• NA-VA.9-12.3 Students evaluate and defend the validity of sources for content and the manner in which subject matter, symbols, and images are used in the students' works.
• NA-VA.9-12.4 Students analyze and interpret artworks for relationships among form, context, purposes and critical models, showing understanding of the work of critics, historians, aestheticians and artists. Students analyze common characteristics of visual arts evident across time and among cultural/ethnic groups to formulate analyses, evaluations and interpretations of meaning.
• NA-VA.9-12.5 Students identify intentions of those creating artworks, explore the implications of various purposes and justify their analyses of purposes in particular works. Students describe meanings of artworks by analyzing how specific works are created and how they relate to historical and cultural contexts. Students reflect analytically on various interpretations as a means for understanding and evaluating works of visual art.


Video II

Rough Drafts are due WED 2/1.

Most filming is done outside of school, so footage should be imported and organized for easier editing.


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/20/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 2/1/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 2/8/12

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Groups should be using their storyboards to shoot their scenes. Most filming is done outside of school, so footage should be imported and organized for easier editing. Our final cuts are due Feb 3rd now because or server crashed and we lost 2 days.


Download file "Read Across America Challenge Video 3.docx"


new deadline for Final Cuts


ROUGH CUT 1/25/12
FINAL CUT 2/3/12

General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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January 20, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 1/23

Week of 1/23/12


Video 1

Monday- We will be finishing out RAA Book projects and screening them for our classmates. After the screening we will begin the peer evaluation process. This will occupy Mon, Tue as there are numerous projects each lasting 3-5 minutes.

Once we have completed the peer eval process we will venture back into our books with Chapter 9. Our next unit will be on Sound Recording and Microphones



Download file "read across america challenge.docx"


Video II

Scripts were due last Friday (1/20). Groups should be using their storyboards to shoot their scenes. Most filming is done outside of school, so footage should be imported and organized for easier editing. Our Rough cut is due 2/1/12


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/20/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 2/1/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 2/8/12

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Groups should be using their storyboards to shoot their scenes. Most filming is done outside of school, so footage should be imported and organized for easier editing. Our Rough cut is due this FRIDAY.


Download file "Read Across America Challenge Video 3.docx"


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE 1/13/12
ROUGH CUT 1/25/12
FINAL CUT 2/1/12

General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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January 16, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 1/16/12

Week of 1/16/12


Video 1

Mon-Friday

The class will be finishing up their photos and organizing them into order to tell their story. This week we will focus on camera movements, transitions, and how we direct the attention of our viewers to what we (as Cinematographers) want them to focus on.

Part of the process is trying something to see if it works and then possible doing it over again. Groups will find that come pics need to be retaken, some need to be altered and some work just fine. It will take the week to get things in place the way we want them. Some groups might be slightly ahead of others, and they will begin placing sound fx, transitions, music and other alterations in their projects

Download file "read across america challenge.docx"


Video II

Continuation of our next movie making project. Read Across America Challenge! We will be adapting children's books into short films. To jumpstart thinking and to provide an example, we will be watching an adapted screenplay movie that was taken from a popular book.


Monday and Tuesday -Review of adapted screenplay movies from Hollywood and from last year's work.


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/20/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 2/1/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 2/8/12

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Scripts will be due Friday for this project. Students will be using class time to write. Once completed, scripts will be storyboarded to plan out their filming.


Download file "Read Across America Challenge Video 3.docx"


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE 1/13/12
ROUGH CUT 1/25/12
FINAL CUT 2/1/12

General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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January 6, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 1/9

Week of 1/9/12


Video 1

Mon-Friday

The class will be finishing up their photos and organizing them into order to tell their story. This week we will focus on camera movements
, transitions, and how we direct the attention of our viewers to what we (as Cinematographers) want them to focus on.

Part of the process is trying something to see if it works and then possible doing it over again. Groups will find that come pics need to be retaken, some need to be altered and some work just fine. It will take the week to get things in place the way we want them. SOme groups might be slightly ahead of others, and they will begin placing sound fx, transitions, music and other alterations in their projects

Download file "read across america challenge.docx"


Video II

Introduction of our next movie making project. Read Across America Challenge! We will be adapting children's books into short films. To jumpstart thinking and to provide an example, we will be watching an adapted screenplay movie that was taken from a popular book.


Monday and Tuesday -Review of adapted screenplay movies from Hollywood and from last year's work.


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/20/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 2/1/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 2/8/12

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"



General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Scripts will be due Friday for this project. Students will be using class time to write. Once completed, scripts will be storyboarded to plan out their filming.


Download file "Read Across America Challenge Video 3.docx"


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE 1/13/12
ROUGH CUT 1/18/12
FINAL CUT 1/25/12

General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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January 1, 2012
by Steve Vinton

Week of 1/2/12

Week of 1/2/12


HaPpY NeW YeAr!!!!

THe fundraiser was a HUGE success. We sold nearly 1000 items!! THANK YOU!


Video 1

Mon-We will begin the Read Across America Unit. The students will be choosing a children's book and capturing the images from the pages and using them to tell the story with narration, music, sound fx, transitions and more. Prior to break, we reviewed a popular book and then looked at the movie version with focus on how it was adapted from the pages of a book to the big screen. How did a 20 page book turn into a 90 minute movie?

Download file "read across america challenge.docx"

Tuesday and Wednesday will be used to select our book for this project.


Wednesday-Continuation of Tuesday

Thursday and Friday- Pictures/lighting and importing of files for the editing process



Video II

Monday/Tuesday- Critique and review of project submissions. Student groups will meet with me to watch and talk about their work with immediate feedback. We will look for areas of improvement as well as areas of success!


Wednesday -Review of adapted screenplay movies from Hollywood and from last year's work.

Download file "what is an adapted screen play.docx"

Download file "Screenwriting-The language of FIlm.pdf"

Thursday-SOUND/MUSIC/SOUND Effects We will look at how Hollywood uses Sound, music and effects to enhance their ability to tell a story. We have a documentary on Sound/Music from the Harry Potter series.

Friday- Quiz on Sound/Effects and Adapted Screenplay


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Monday/Tuesday- Critique and review of project submissions. Student groups will meet with me to watch and talk about their work with immediate feedback. We will look for areas of improvement as well as areas of success!


Wednesday-Introduction of our next movie making project. Read Across America Challenge! We will be adapting children's books into short films. To jumpstart thinking and to provide an example, we will be watching an adapted screenplay movie that was taken from a popular book.


Download file "Read Across America Challenge Video 3.docx"


Tentative schedule for this project is

START MONDAY 1/2/12
SCRIPT DUE MONDAY 1/9/12
ROUGH CUT THURSDAY 1/18/12
FINAL CUT WEDNESDAY 1/25/12

General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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December 9, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 12/12

Week of 12/12

Video 1

Mon-Start Chapter 8 Camera Techniques Pages 83-94

What is the 180 Rule and how can you work with it??
There are numerous ways to work around the 180 Rule, we will examine those techniques in class by watching examples and then practicing with the cameras. Students will be given a study guide and asked to search for the required information.
Download file "Chapter 7 and 8 guide.docx"

Tue- Continue Chapter 8

Wed- Return to examining the fundamentals of video making by looking at a Hollywood movie. We will continue watching clips from Scrubs and chart different uses of camera shots, movements, transitions etc...

Thur- Practice with cameras in the halls with the various ways to work with the 180 Rule, transitions etc.

Fri- Chap 7 and 8 review



Video II

This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis. We had to change our schedule and the updated due dates are listed below.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 14

Final Cut Due Date: December 21


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

We are starting our next project cycle. The student production groups will be given the opportunity to make a short film. Emphasis is placed on developing a main character with a goal, coming up with obstacles that prevent attaining that goal, and then an action taken to make a change. Scripts will be built around those milestones.

Start Date: November 14, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 16

Script Due by: November 22

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: December 2

Rough Cut 2: December 14

Final Cut Due Date: December 21


Some groups have opted to work on Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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December 4, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 12/5

Week of 12/5

Video 1

Mon-Start Chapter 7 on the 180 Degree Rule Pages 75-81

What is the 180 Rule and how can you work with it??
There are numerous ways to work around the 180 Rule, we will examine those techniques in class by watching examples and then practicing with the cameras. Students will be given a study guide and asked to search for the required information.
Download file "Chapter 7 and 8 guide.docx"

Tue- Continue Chapter 7

Wed- Return to examining the fundamentals of video making by looking at a Hollywood movie. We will continue watching clips from Despicable Me and chart different uses of camera shots, movements, transitions etc...

Thur- Practice with cameras in the halls with the various ways to work with the 180 Rule

Fri- Chapter 8 -Camera Techniques Pages 83-94



Video II

This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis. We had to change our schedule and the updated due dates are listed below.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 14

Final Cut Due Date: December 21


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

We are starting our next project cycle. The student production groups will be given the opportunity to make a short film. Emphasis is placed on developing a main character with a goal, coming up with obstacles that prevent attaining that goal, and then an action taken to make a change. Scripts will be built around those milestones.

Start Date: November 14, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 16

Script Due by: November 22

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: December 2

Rough Cut 2: December 14

Final Cut Due Date: December 21


Some groups have opted to work on Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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November 29, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 11/28

Week of 11/28

Video 1

Tue- Review our shot sequences for cinematography and composition

Wed-Review for Chapter 6 quiz

Thur- Chapter 6 quiz

Fri- Start Chap 7



Video II

This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 1

Final Cut Due Date: December 8


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

We are starting our next project cycle. The student production groups will be given the opportunity to make a short film. Emphasis is placed on developing a main character with a goal, coming up with obstacles that prevent attaining that goal, and then an action taken to make a change. Scripts will be built around those milestones.

Start Date: November 14, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 16

Script Due by: November 22

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: December 2

Rough Cut 2: December 8

Final Cut Due Date: December 15


Some groups have opted to work on Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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November 18, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 11/21

Week of 11/21

Video 1

Chapter 6 application with hands on practice.
We will be editing our first shot sequence using Final Cut Pro X. Student will learn how to import footage from a SD card, store files and work with FCPX to build shot sequences.

Tuesday-
Finish our shot sequences.

Wednesday- It's Thanksgiving Charlie Brown. We will track and monitor the shots used in a simple cartoon of Charlie Brown. Students will
track types and number of shots used in scenes.



Video II

This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 1

Final Cut Due Date: December 8


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

We are starting our next project cycle. The student production groups will be given the opportunity to make a short film. Emphasis is placed on developing a main character with a goal, coming up with obstacles that prevent attaining that goal, and then an action taken to make a change. Scripts will be built around those milestones.

Start Date: November 14, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 16

Script Due by: November 22

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: December 2

Rough Cut 2: December 8

Final Cut Due Date: December 15


Some groups have opted to work on Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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November 10, 2011
by Steve Vinton

week of 11/14

Week of 11/14

Video 1

Mon -We start building shot sequences. Students will pick a daily task/activity and storyboard the sequence of shots. They will then go out and shoot the sequence with a camera.

Download file "Chapter 6 first half (camera shots and movements).doc"Download file "Chapter 6 2nd half (shot sequences).doc"


Download file "Chapter 6.pptx"

Tue-Friday
Students will be in the halls filming and building their projects.


Video II

This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 1

Final Cut Due Date: December 8


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

We are starting our next project cycle. The student production groups will be given the opportunity to make a short film. Emphasis is placed on developing a main character with a goal, coming up with obstacles that prevent attaining that goal, and then an action taken to make a change. Scripts will be built around those milestones.


Some groups have opted to work on Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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November 7, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 11/7

Video 1

Mon - We start chapter 6 in our books. I have handed out a study guide for the first part of Chapter 6. We will be discussing the major shot and movements of the camera that are used by a cinematographer.

Download file "Chapter 6 first half (camera shots and movements).doc"


Download file "Chapter 6.pptx"

Tue-Camera Movements and the effects they can have on viewers.

Wed-Camera Movements and how to perform them.

Thur-Practice shots and movements with hands on time with the cameras in the halls of the HS.

Friday- Continuation of Thursday's lesson


Video II

We will use the practice and new found knowledge from our week long unit on WRITING to actually write our own scripts for our first feature movie of the year. Deadlines and an outline for the assignment will be distributed to the students on Monday.


This unit will last 4 weeks and it will have multiple deadlines for the student to meet along the way. Scripts/storyboard/rough cut of film/final cut of film/student critique and analysis.


Start Date: November 7, 2011

Approved Concept/Idea outline: November 9

Script Due by: November 16

Approved Storyboard before filming begins.

Rough Cut 1: November 24

Rough Cut 2: December 1

Final Cut Due Date: December 8


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Deadline of NOV 11th for out current projects. Each group was able to select a project to complete. student choices were

1. Sadie Hawkins Dance Commercial

2. Blood Drive Commercial

3. Miniature Video (students manipulate and edit footage to appear as if they are 3 inches tall)

4. Segment for the announcement show (ex: sports/highlights/movie review etc.)


Download file "Miniature video mini lesson.docx"


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.

Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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October 23, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 10/24



Video 1

Chapter 5 and 6 of our book. Emphasis will be placed on how the cinematographer can use the camera to be selective and persuasive with their message based on HOW they use the camera.

Monday- we will finish our hands on practice of setting a tripod as well as our study guide for Chapter 5.
Tuesday-We will examine the technique of using a frame within a frame. We will review examples of the use of this technique in photography.
Wednesday-The technique of using leading lines to draw the eye of our viewer will be introduced with examples.
Thursday-Providing proper Nose room, spacing, and backgrounds are important considerations in videography. We will review and identify those items.
Friday-QUIZ on chapter 5.

Download file "Chapter 5 Important Fundamental Stuff- Chapter 5 - video 101.pptx"


Video II

We will be putting the finishing touches on our first projects. They are due on Wednesday.

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General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.



Video III-IV

Production crews are nearing their last deadline. Final cuts are due for viewing on Wednesday. We will review and critique other groups movies.


General Standards for Exercises

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Conceive and create works of visual art that demonstrate understanding of how the communication of their ideas relates to the media, techniques and processes they use.

• NA-VA.9-12.1 Students initiate, define and solve challenging visual arts problems independently, using intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

• NA-VA.9-12.6 Students synthesize the creative and analytical principles and techniques of the visual arts and other selected arts disciplines.


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Theater

GRADES 9 - 12

  • NA-T.9-12.1 Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature, and History
  • NA-T.9-12.2 Acting by Assuming Roles and Interacting in Improvisations
  • NA-T.9-12.3 Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.4 Directing by Planning Classroom Dramatizations
  • NA-T.9-12.6 Comparing and Connecting Art Forms by Describing Theatre, Dramatic Media (Such as Film, Television, and Electronic Media), and Other Art Forms
  • NA-T.9-12.7 Analyzing and Explaining Personal Preferences and Constructing Meanings from Classroom Dramatizations and from Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media Productions
  • NA-T.9-12.8 Understanding Context by Recognizing the Role of Theatre, Film, Television, and Electronic Media in Daily Life

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October 11, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 10/10


Video I

This week we will be starting with Chapter 4 in our books. Students are to have read chapter 4 for class on Monday. Presentations on I/O's will be on Wed and Thursday. QUIZ on chapter 3 and 4 on FRIDAY!!!


Video II

Filming is going well. We are progressing well towards our deadline of Oct 24th. Each production group is working on producing TWO intros for our weekly show.


Video III-IV

Production crews are nearing their first deadline. Rough cuts are due for viewing on Wednesday. We will review and critique other groups movies.

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September 30, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 10/3


Video I

Quiz on the history of film will be on Tuesday. Students have been given a study guide. We will then start with our bool Video 101. This week will focus on creativity and thinking.


Video II

Filming for our intros has begun, and this week should see most our footage in raw form. Some groups may begin editing.


Video III-IV

Scripts have been turned in and we now look to planning our shooting schedules. Storyboards will be approved before shooting begins.


ONGOING ASSIGNMENT---2 Movie Reviews are due each nine weeks. A packet will be given to each student with details.

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September 25, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 9/26

Video I

Monday-Friday

We will continue our Unit on the History of Film. This will examine the film industry starting in the late 1800's and track it's progression through the years. There will be film clips from well known and historic movies and a power point to take notes on. A hand out will be provided to each student for the duration of the unit.


Video II

We will be writing the scripts for our "intro" projects. Students have created production crews and have started the creative process of developing ideas, writing them down, and planning out a video shoot. This week will be used to not only write down our ideas, but to make them into a real plan on paper. Story boarding our ideas into an action plan will allow the students to see their idea come to life.


Video III-IV

Scripts for our first movie project are due on Friday. A 5-8 page script will be due.


ONGOING ASSIGNMENT---2 Movie Reviews are due each nine weeks. A packet will be given to each student with details.

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September 14, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 9/19

Video I

Monday-Friday

We will begin our Unit on the History of Film. This will examine the film industry starting in the late 1800's and track it's progression through the years. There will be film clips from well known and historic movies and a power point to take notes on. A hand out will be provided to each student for the duration of the unit.


Video II

Monday

Wrap up the MOVIE REVIEW projects. We will finish watching a movie and start writing our own reviews.

Tuesday- Friday

We will begin our first project cycle of the year. The focus will be placed on developing a storyline with rich characters, setting, conflict and resolution. The week will be spent writing and brainstorming on story elements.


Video III-IV

Monday

Wrap up the MOVIE REVIEW projects. We will finish watching a movie and start writing our own reviews.

Tuesday-Friday

Wrap up the MOVIE REVIEW projects. We will finish watching a movie and start writing our own reviews.

We finally begin our first project cycle of the year. The first project will be "student's choice". Concept, outline, storyboard, script, and review are the major components of the project. Each group will take an idea and develop it through each of the previously listed steps.


ONGOING ASSIGNMENT---2 Movie Reviews are due each nine weeks. A packet will be given to each student with details.

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September 11, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 9/12

Video I

Monday-Final Cut Pro X project. Students will continue to learn the basics of FCP X. An assignment sheet has been given to each student with a list of item that need to be included in their projects.


Tuesday- Last full day of class to work on FCPX projects. They will be due at the end of class on Wednesday


Wednesday- FCPX projects are due today. We will review some of the student work on Thursday.


Thursday- Pass out text books and start Chapter 1 of VIDEO 101

Friday- Creativity/Brainstorming exercise


Video II/Video III-IV

Monday- We will finish looking at FCPX advanced features this week. Topics to cover this week include working with audio, generators and key framing.

Tuesday-FCPX

Wednesday-FCPX

Thursday-FCPX

Friday- FCPX Quiz and intro to Movie Reviews

ONGOING ASSIGNMENT---2 Movie Reviews are due each nine weeks. A packet will be given to each student with details.

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September 1, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 9/5

Video I

Monday-No School
Tuesday- Presentations for MY LIFE IN PICTURES
Wednesday- Wrap up presentations from TUE
Thursday- Pass out text books and start Chapter 1 of VIDEO 101
Friday- Creativity/Brainstorming exercise


Video II/Video III-IV

Tuesday-Friday

We will continue exploring FINAL CUT PRO X. As the week progresses we will be diving into more advanced techniques or editing with this powerful software.

ONGOING ASSIGNMENT---2 Movie Reviews are die each nine weeks. A packet will be given to each student with details.

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August 22, 2011
by Steve Vinton

Week of 8/29/11

WELCOME BACK!

Video I

Monday-Review class rules and procedures. Introductions.
Tuesday- Continue talking about favorite movies and what makes them great. Introduce an assignment called "My Life in Pictures".
Wednesday/Thursday- Present our projects to class
Friday- Review presentations

Class members should focus on the challenges that coming to the high school presents to incoming freshmen. We will be using this information for a project later in the year. These notes are due Friday.


Video II/Video III-IV

Tuesday- Continue Introductions and talk about our goals for Wake Up Warriors (WUW)
Wednesday- Establish groups for our projects and set up a schedule/deadlines for WUW
Thursday - Begin working on our first episode
Friday - Focus on creative process and writing

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