BAA [ Film and TV 10 ] Framework
District Name: Okanagan Skaha
District Number: 67
Developed by: Fine Arts Department
Date Developed: October 20, 2004
School Name: Penticton Secondary School
Principal’s Name: Peter Corcoran
Board/Authority Approval Date:
Board/Authority Signature:
Course Name: Film and TV 10
Grade Level of Course: 9/10
Number of Course Credits: 4 (applied skill and fine art)
Number of Hours of Instruction: 120
Prerequisite(s): none
Special Training, Facilities or Equipment Required: Digital cameras, Digital Vidoe cameras, tripods,
editing stations, computers, Photoshop, ImageReady, sound recording equipment, lighting.
Course Synopsis: This course is designed to introduce the basics of film and television through an exploration of
still and moving video. Students will use original concepts to develop short films, public service announcements,
and documentaries using a variety of techniques. In addition to using digital cameras and video cameras, students
will create their own sound effects, and music and will edit their projects on IMovie. Classes will focus on
experiential learning through practical demonstrations and labs. Evaluation will be based on performance in both
group and individual settings.
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Rationale: The aim of Film and TV for Juniors is to allow students the opportunity to apply knowledge, skills and
attitudes which will enable them to gain a visual understanding of the imagery and techniques employed throughout
the world. Students will be exposed to a variety of technology which will enable them to gain a better understanding
of visual concepts and story telling techniques that are being used today. The culmination of this exploration will be
to create a muli-media digital presentation that includes the elements and principles of design, using technology
readily available and used in the industry today. The skills acquired through practical lab work and co-operative
learning will enhance the student’s understanding of the process involved in the creation of movies and tv
productions.
Organizational Structure:
Unit/Topic
Title
Time
Unit 1
How to safely use the equipment
5 hours
Unit 2
The basics of visual story telling (digital camera)
13 hours
Unit 3
How to folio sound fx
12 hours
Unit 4
Public Service Announcement – the pitch
10 hours
Unit 5
TV style interviews
10 hours
Unit 6
Documentary
10 hours
Unit 7
Script writing
10 hours
Unit 8
Narrative story
15 hours
Unit 9
Video Special FX
5 hours
Unit 10
Major project
30 hours
Total Hours
120 hours
Unit/Topic/Module Descriptions:
Unit 1: How to safely use the equipment
Time: 5 hours
Overview
Students will explore creating basic digital images using the digital camera and digital video camera, and will
become accustomed with the proper method of handling each particular piece of equipment involved in the process
of capturing digital imagery. The teacher will demonstrate products and techniques and the students will show their
learning through practical labs. The students will explore the Elements and Principles of Design in their imagery.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Create several digital images using a variety of equipment that explores the Elements and Principles of Design.
 Master the basic techniques involved in capturing and downloading digital images
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use tools such as the digital camera, usb cables, pc and mac computers to capture a variety of imagery
 use appropriate language when discussing the technology related to developing digital imagery
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Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating each of the digital sequences
 maintain an orderly and safe film studio
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 Demonstrate knowledge of the technology used to create digital images
 Demonstrate an interest in exploring their environment in search of meaningful and exciting imagery.
Unit 2: The basics of visual story telling (digital camera)
Time: 13 hours
Overview
Students will brainstorm, pitch, script, and produce a short still framed digital movie in small groups of 4 – 5
students. The multi-media project will be in a still image format, with the pictures altered to look old. The story is
to be based on a spooky theme (Halloween time of the year).
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 identify and use the basic story telling techniques in an original script
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 work as a group to develop a project concept to be completed in a movie format
 use appropriate language when discussing the digital imagery through the elements and principles of design.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their movie
 use a digital camera properly
 properly transfer the images to an editing station
 edit their section
 folio their own sound fx
 add appropriate music
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 demonstrate knowledge of the use and care of the digital equipment.
 demonstrate a willingness to maintain the cleanliness of the studio
 demonstrate a willingness to work with a group of students in a team project
Unit 3: How to folio sound fx
Time: 12 hours
Overview
Students will work in smaller groups to script out dialogue for a short movie that has had all the sound removed.
Without knowing what the show was about, they will literally put words into the actors mouths. The best three
scripts (selected by the class) will be acted live with the visual footage. The students will act all the voices and folio
live all the sound fx. The teacher will demonstrate techniques in folio, and the students will develop sound fx,
music, and narration that demonstrates their knowledge of folio. Students will compare and contrast their imagery
in their co-operative group assignment to be presented to the class in video form.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
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identify similarities and differences in the various forms of folio and narration.
use appropriate criteria in creating their sound fx, music and narration.
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 create original short scripts that demonstrate the particular narration and sound fx techniques
 use appropriate language when discussing their movie.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their movie.
Self and Society
 As in Unit 2
Unit 4: Public Service Announcement – the pitch
Time: 10 hours
Overview
Students will explore personally meaningful imagery through an understanding of the techniques used in creating
film and will create a PSA about smoking (a BC contest). The teacher will demonstrate the techniques involved in
using the tripod, camera, dollying, and editing on IMovie. Students will compare and contrast their imagery in a cooperative group assignment to be presented to the class as a short video. The best PSA’s will be sent to the contest.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Pitch, Storyboard, Script, Film, Edit and add sound fx/music to an original PSA
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera and film a short PSA
 use an editing station to edit their PSA
 use appropriate music and sound FX
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their personally meaningful PSA
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their movie together
 use sound recording equipment for folio
 use GarageBand to create original music
Self and Society
 As in Unit 2
Unit 5: TV Style Interviews
Time: 10 hours
Overview
Students will explore the construction of documentaries by practicing filming and editing interviews. The teacher
will demonstrate techniques in TV interviewing, and the students will film a series of interviews based on a topic
selected by the class. Students will compare and contrast their imagery in their co-operative group interviews to
discover technical mistakes and methods of recording quality interviews.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
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Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Film in a variety of lighting conditions with several types of mikes
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera, tripod, lights and mike
 use an editing station to edit their interviews
 use appropriate music
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when filming a live interview
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their interview together
 use sound recording equipment for an interview
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 as in unit 2
Unit 5: TV Style Interviews
Time: 10 hours
Overview
Students will explore the construction of documentaries by practicing filming and editing interviews. The teacher
will demonstrate techniques in TV interviewing, and the students will film a series of interviews based on a topic
selected by the class. Students will compare and contrast their imagery in their co-operative group interviews to
discover technical mistakes and methods of recording quality interviews.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Film in a variety of lighting conditions with several types of mikes
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera, tripod, lights and mike
 use an editing station to edit their interviews
 use appropriate music
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when filming a live interview
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their interview together
 use sound recording equipment for an interview
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 as in unit 2
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Unit 6: Documentary
Time: 10 hours
Overview
Students will create a documentary using the knowledge acquire from unit 5. The teacher will demonstrate
techniques in documentary, and the students will brainstorm a relevant concept they will then film. Students will
compare and contrast their imagery in their co-operative group interviews to discover technical mistakes and
methods used in documentaries.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Film in a variety of lighting conditions with several types of mikes based on a documentary theme
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera, tripod, lights and mike
 work as a group to develop a project concept to be completed in a movie format
 use an editing station to edit their documentary
 use appropriate music
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when filming a documentary
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their documentary together
 use sound recording equipment for a documentary
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 as in unit 2
Unit 7: Scriptwriting
Time: 10 hours
Overview
Students will write an original narrative script for film. The teacher will demonstrate techniques in script writing,
and the students will work in small teams to create a pitch for an idea, and then work individually on their groups
idea to create their own version of the pitch in script form. Students will compare and contrast their scripts and
select the three best ideas to be filmed for Unit 8.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Pitch an idea for a possible script to the class
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their peers pitchs
 using appropriate film script format, each student will create their own script based on their pitch
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 participate in a brainstorming session to create a pitch
 participate in a group pitch
Technology
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It is expected that students will:
 participate in a film pitch
 write their own script for their pitch idea
Self and Society
It is expected students will:
 as in unit 2
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Unit 8: Narrative story
Time: 15 hours
Overview
Students will explore personally meaningful imagery through an understanding of the techniques used in creating
film and will create an original narrative story written in Unit 7. The teacher will demonstrate the techniques
involved in using the tripod, camera, dollying, and editing on IMovie. Students will compare and contrast their
imagery in a co-operative group assignment to be presented to the class as a short video. The best narratives will be
sent to a contest, and will be included in Pen Hi’s end of the year film festival.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Storyboard, Film, Edit and add sound fx/music to an original narrative short story
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera
 use an editing station to edit
 use appropriate music and sound FX
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their narrative
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their movie together
 use sound recording equipment for folio
 use GarageBand to create original music
Self and Society
 As in Unit 2
Unit 9: Video Special FX
Time: 5 hours
Overview
Students will explore the special effects available through their editing program and by using PhotoShop to ‘doctor’
individual frames from a movie. The teacher will demonstrate techniques in special fx, and the students will film a
short sequence of shots that will include a ‘doctored’ special effect. Students will compare and contrast their
imagery in their co-operative group interviews to discover technical mistakes and methods of creating digital special
effects.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Storyboard, Film, and Edit a short sequence that will eventually contain a special effect
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
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It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera
 use an editing station to edit
 use IMovie to create still images from the movie
 use PhotoShop to create special effects
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their special effect
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their movie together
 use PhotoShop to create one second of effects
Self and Society
 As in Unit 2
Unit 10: Major Project
Time: 30 hours
Overview
Students will apply all the knowledge from the previous 9 units into one major project. Students will work in groups
of five to create their own originally scripted multi-media project. The teacher will facilitate any problem solving or
technical concerns. Students will compare and contrast their imagery in their co-operative group assignment to be
presented to the class in video form.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
Problem Solving
It is expected that students will:
 Brainstorm, Pitch, Storyboard, Film, Edit and add sound fx/music to an original multi-media story
 use appropriate criteria of the elements and principles of design when evaluating their imagery
Communication
It is expected that students will:
 use a digital video camera
 use an editing station to edit
 use appropriate music and sound FX
 use the appropriate language of the elements and principles of design when discussing their imagery.
Technology
It is expected that students will:
 use the appropriate tool, technique and method when creating their major project
 use a tri-pod correctly
 use a digital video camera
 download their images on a computer
 use IMovie to put their movie together
 use sound recording equipment for folio
 use GarageBand to create original music
 use PhotoShop if applicable
Self and Society
 As in Unit 2
Instructional Component:
 direct instruction
 demonstration
 videotape
 group work
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practical lab work
modelling
analysis of own and classmates projects
Assessment Component:
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70% of the grade will be based on practical lab work which will be teacher, peer and self assessed. This will
reflect the practical nature of this course.
30 % of the grade will be based on daily attendance, effort and achievement on a variety of projects, group
activities and tests. This will encourage students’ active daily participation in the course.
Learning Resources:
 handouts created by instructor.
 A variety of film and tv manuals and magazines.
 Internet
Additional Information:
Film and TV 11/12 has been taught at Penticton Secondary School since 1999 and has inspired a number of students
to seek employment in this fast growing field. A number of schools in British Columbia have been offering Film
and TV to their juniors for the last decade. This has given their senior students a distinct advantage over our own
kids in Skills Canada competitions and Film Festivals. Although we have won a number of awards, our quality and
consistently would greatly improve if the senior students could acquire early knowledge in the technology.
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