In-Depth Video Production

Objective:  Create an in-depth video production on an issue that faces teens today OR a curriculum based, informational subject. You could also create an instructional, how-to video (with any choice of audience age.) This should be at least three to five minutes long. It will require research and planning to create the right piece.
Link to Rubric for project, storyboard worksheet and evaluation.

Approval of subject by teacher:

Completed storyboard – with script if necessary

Research into the subject

·        Use a variety of sources

·        All sources clearly reference in final project

·        Use appropriate type and quantity of information

Schedule complete – actors (with Talent Release Forms signed), cameras reserved, location

Filming complete with all necessary takes

Editing

·        Cutting into segments

·        Adding titles and credits

·        FX, music and sound effects

·        Fits time frame – Three to five minutes long

Peer viewing done by:

Fellow student views film for errors

Render movie to appropriate format

Self-assessment of project

Submit project to teacher via Video Production Rubric– notify of location of file:

Possible Storylines

If you have any other ideas, please feel free to ask Ms. Cook. There are literally hundreds of possibilities.

Curriculum

Choose a topic in any of the core courses that interests you. Some examples might include: Chinese Philosophies, History of Jazz, Route of Mormon Settlers, Growth and Production of Mealworms, Constructing a Paper Hot Air Balloon, Drawing with a Variety of Mediums, How to Solve a Quadratic Equation, or History of Computers. The purpose is to show, visually, more information about a particular subject. These videos could be used by teachers here at Jepson for instructional use.

 

Family History

Gather family photographs, maps, vacation brochures and other family documents to record an oral history. Include interviews with family members. Incorporate these tapes into a multicultural presentation for a PTA meeting or for special viewing in the media center.

 

How To Do It

Write, produce and direct a "how-to" videotape on some helpful skill such as using a computer or checking out a book. Set these up as "check outs" in the library.

 

Video Lessons

Produce a series of student/teacher-made video lessons to guide small group or individual learning activities in both classroom and take-home situations.

 

Video Report

Research and produce a video report, adding more current information to a text topic by using related video and visuals with a voice-over narration. If possible, include interviews with local authorities on the topic.

 

A Day In The Life…

Use a camcorder with a time-lapse feature to record the day's activities in locations such as the library, gym, administrative office, science lab, classroom, etc.

 

A Day With…

Record events in the day of a teacher, administrator, coach, media specialist, secretary, janitor, athlete or other school member. Obtain the subject's permission before beginning your plan.

 

Project Diary

Videotape the daily progress on a long-term school project, then include the tape as part of the finished product.

 

Public Service

Produce public service messages to play over the school's closed-circuit television system. Include helpful hints and reminders about items such as paper recycling, saving electricity, important sports, performance and social dates, etc.

 

School Service Commercial

Make a commercial for the school media center, counseling office or clinic to advertise some material or service available to students and teachers.

 

Video Yearbook

Prepare a video yearbook using both still and moving pictures to highlight the year's events.

 

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