Video Technology I Syllabus

Video Technology

Students will learn how to use technology to create film projects by working in small groups to write, direct, act in, and edit projects. They will practice filmmaking, story telling, acting, writing, editing, leadership, group cooperation, and responsibility using and caring for equipment. They will explore possible career opportunities.

Video Technology I

Recommended Grades 9-12                                         Credit: 1

Recommended Prerequisite: None

Through the study of video technology-related terms, concepts, and video strategies, students will select the video technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create a solution, evaluate the results and produce a video presentation project. This course satisfies the Technology Applications graduation requirement.

Quarter One

• Significance of Film
• History of Film
• Past Videos
• Elements of Film
• Shot Composition
• Camera Movement
• Camera Angles
• Line of Action
• Equipment
• “Citizen Kane”
• Elements of Film
• Lighting
• Non-linear Storytelling
• Deep focus
• Transitions
• Point of View
• Visual Storytelling
• Shot Lists and Storyboards
• Write, Film Commercial

Quarter Two

• Editing
• Finish Commercial
• Film jobs

Quarter Three

• Transitions
• Match cuts
• Symbolism
• “Dead Poet’s Society”
• Mary’s car keys Project

Quarter Four

• Story Structure
• Point of View
• Whose story is it?
• Special Effects/Digital technology
• Free project

Grades

The following are the things you will be graded on:

• Individual Participation
• Group Participation
• Equipment care
• Editing ability
• Student written scripts
• Storyboards
• Shot lists
• Vocabulary and Concepts written tests

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