Syllabus
North Mason High School
Video Production
J Rumsey
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CTE Technology
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Course Objectives:
This course is designed to teach the basic principles of video production. It offers a conceptual
introduction and practical experience on how to shoot video that is steady, in focus, well framed and, most
importantly, tells a story. You will understand conceptual and technical fundamentals of nonlinear digital
editing. You also will have the opportunity to explore electronic news gathering/interview techniques, shoot
and produce and edit a public service announcement, as well as script, shoot and edit a final project. While
the course requires that you develop competencies in A/V equipment operation and computer-based
editing, the focus of the course is on understanding and effectively communicating audio/visual messages
through the generally accepted production norms associated with journalism, advertising/public relations,
entertainment.
Required materials:
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Spiral notebook (For notes & handouts)
Pencil and pen
External drive w/USB connector (120 GB preferred)
Participation:
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Fill out the daily goal sheet each day and add the points up on Friday
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Consistent communication with team members and/or instructor.
Method of Evaluation:
Evaluations are determined on project quality, functionality and individual contributions to
project (Group). Each evaluation will be based on the following areas.
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Followed the assignment instructions.
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Student used class time to best advantage.
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Student displayed a positive attitude towards the class and classmates.
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Student was not disruptive or disrespectful to peers and/or instructor.
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Student did not misuse, abuse or neglect any Lab equipment.
** Participation points per day: 5
1 – Arriving to class on time
2 – Participating in class
2 – Following classroom rules
Assignments and Due dates:
Deadlines are absolute. Late work will be accepted by permission only from the Instructor.
Late work is worth 80% of the 100% that was possible when 1 day late, 2 - 3 Days late 50%
possible, 4 - 5 days 25% and after 5 days late “0%”.
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If you miss class, it is your responsibility to contact the instructor for assignment
make-up. Make-up time will be outside of the normal class time.
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If you are absent on the day an assignment is due, you will be expected to hand it
in on the day you return to class.
Syllabus
North Mason High School
Video Production
Handing in an Assignment:
The Instructor will demonstrate the process of handing in work. Every assignment will be
copied to the instructors external drive Completed or Not on the assigned due date.
Students will automatically receive 50% of the 100% possible by meeting the due date.
The remaining 50% is determined on the quality of the assignment/project. Late
assignments: see Assignments and Due dates.
Handing the project in on time accomplishes two things:
1. Students learn to pace their projects, keeping ideas and work realistic when meeting the
assignment's completion goals.
2. Students receive 50% credit, which is better than “0” credit.
Attendance:
Please refer to Student Handbook
Computer Lab Rules:
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NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES with SUGAR IN THE CLASSROOM/COMPUTER LAB.
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WATER IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH A SCREW LID IS ALLOWED
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NO COFFEE, LATTE’S, ETC. IN CUPS W/LIDS OR TRAVEL MUGS
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Any misuse, abuse, neglect or theft of any equipment will be subject to
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Any Student 'Project ' depicting violence, profanity, sex, racism,
homophobia or any other content or subject deemed inappropriate, can
reimbursing the district and the responsible party/parties risk the possibility of
legal actions.
be denied credit in this program and will be subject to disciplinary actions.
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Illegal copying of licensed media is not permitted (ex. CD, DVD burning or
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Cell phone use is not allowed in the classroom 1st offense - your phone
tapes of materials that have written or verbal permission or are original student
work.)
will be confiscated and returned to you at the end of class. 2nd offense – your
phone will be turned in to the main office and you’ll get it back at the end of the
day. (Exception: pre-arranged use with instructor or Administrator.)
**Please note district policy
School Board Policy # 3245: Telecommunication devices shall be turned on and
operated only before and after the regular school day and during the student’s lunch
break, unless an emergency situation exists that involves imminent physical danger or a
school administrator authorizes the student use of the device.
I Have Read the Syllabus and Understand the Expectations for attending the
Video Production Class.
STUDENT SIGNATURE _____________________ DATE _____________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE ___________________ DATE ___________