Course Overview: Full-Year Media and Video Production Elective
Grade Level: 6th-8th Grade
Duration: Full Year
Class Length: 30 minutes per class
Focus: Hands-on experience in video creation, storytelling, and learning how to use media to communicate creatively.
Media Production Elective
The Media Production elective offers students an in-depth exploration of broadcast journalism, guiding them through the essential stages of television production: pre-production, production, and post-production. This course will be taught through a dynamic, hands-on approach by two instructors with real-world professional experience, providing students with practical skills in video production and storytelling.
Throughout the class, students will delve into various aspects of media creation, including scriptwriting, camera operation, mobile filmmaking, lighting, audio, editing, on-camera performance, and podcasting. Working in teams, students will collaborate to complete production assignments, fostering both creativity and teamwork.
Assessment
- Participation: 25%
- Group Collaboration: 30%
- Creativity & Effort: 25%
- Final Projects: 20% (includes editing, storytelling, and presentation)
Other Fun Stuff:
- Weekly “Media Challenge”: Quick, fun assignments like creating a 15-second meme or designing a cool intro for a video.
- Field Trips (optional): If possible, visit a local media studio or invite a guest speaker (e.g., YouTuber or videographer