Materials: Examples of 10th-grade student work, presentation tools, internet access for CompetesEDU
Vocabulary: Reflection
Learning Goals:
Students will reflect on their 10th-grade accomplishments and set ambitious goals for 11th grade
Students will be introduced to the 11th-grade curriculum and expectations
Learning Objectives:
Identify key skills and knowledge gained in 10th grade
Articulate their areas of interest and aspirations for further development in media arts
Understand the key focus areas and expectations for 11th-grade Media Arts
Learning Outcomes:
Students will create a “Media Arts Journey” timeline or visual representation showcasing their progress from 9th to 10th grade and their goals for 11th grade
Students will actively participate in class discussions about the 11th-grade curriculum and expectations
Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion about students’ 10th-grade Media Arts experiences, highlighting memorable projects, skills gained, and areas for growth. Encourage students to share their expectations and goals for 11th grade.
Demonstration: Showcase exemplary 10th-grade projects or other inspiring media works to set the tone for the year. Review how to navigate and use the CompetesEDU platform, emphasizing any new features or functionalities
Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in creating a short “Welcome to 11th Grade” video or presentation, showcasing their personalities, media arts interests, and goals for the year
Doing (Independent Practice): Students create their “Media Arts Journey” timeline or visual representation, reflecting on their progress and setting ambitious goals for 11th grade
Reflection: Students write a reflective journal entry about their 10th-grade experiences and their aspirations for 11th-grade Media Arts.
Connection: Students share their “Media Arts Journey” timelines on CompetesEDU, inviting comments and feedback from their peers
Essential Question: How can we plan and execute a complex video production that tells a compelling story and showcases our technical and creative skills?
Materials: Scriptwriting and storyboarding software or templates, video cameras or smartphones, examples of professional video productions
Vocabulary: Pre-production
Learning Goals: Students will develop a comprehensive plan for a more ambitious video project, incorporating advanced production techniques and creative storytelling
Learning Objectives:
Brainstorm and develop story ideas, considering genre, target audience, and message
Create detailed storyboards and shot lists, planning camera angles, movements, and lighting
Conduct location scouting and consider casting and crew roles
Develop a production schedule and budget
Learning Outcomes:
Students will create a project proposal, including a script or treatment, storyboard, shot list, and production plan, and submit it to CompetesEDU for feedback
Discussion: Discuss the elements of a successful video production, emphasizing the importance of pre-production planning and organization. Analyze examples of professional video productions, highlighting their storytelling techniques, cinematography, and editing choices.
Demonstration: Demonstrate how to create storyboards, shot lists, and production schedules using relevant software or templates.
Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in brainstorming story ideas and developing a basic storyboard or shot list for a short scene
Doing (Independent Practice): Students work individually or in groups to develop their video project concepts, creating detailed storyboards, shot lists, and production plans.
Reflection: Students reflect on their pre-production process and the importance of planning and organization in successful video production.
Connection: Students share their project proposals on CompetesEDU, seeking feedback
Materials: Examples of film scenes with impactful sound design and music, audio editing software, sound libraries, Foley props (optional), video clips for sound design practice.
Vocabulary: Soundscape
Learning Goals: Students will explore the power of sound and music in filmmaking and develop skills in creating soundscapes and soundtracks.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze the use of sound and music in various film genres and scenes
Experiment with different sound effects, music genres, and Foley techniques to create specific moods and atmospheres
Compose original music or select existing tracks to enhance the emotional impact of a video project
Learning Outcomes:
Students will create a sound design and music plan for a short film scene and submit it to CompetesEDU.
Discussion: Engage in a class discussion about the role of sound and music in filmmaking. Analyze film scenes, focusing on how sound and music contribute to the storytelling and emotional impact. Discuss the different types of sound used in films (dialogue, sound effects, music, ambiance).
Demonstration: Demonstrate audio editing techniques using software. Showcase how to layer sounds, create transitions, and adjust levels to create a cohesive soundscape. Also, demonstrate how to select and edit music to fit the mood and pacing of a scene
Doing (Guided Practice): Provide students with a short film scene and guide them in creating a basic soundscape, incorporating sound effects and music.
Doing (Independent Practice): Students select a short film scene or create their own footage and develop a sound design and music plan. They experiment with different sounds, Foley techniques, and music choices to create the desired mood and atmosphere.
Reflection: Students reflect on their sound design and music choices, analyzing how they contribute to the overall impact of the scene.
Connection: Students submit their sound design and music plans to CompetesEDU, explaining their creative choices and intended emotional impact. Encourage them to provide feedback on their peers’ work, focusing on the effectiveness of the sound and music choices
