Media ProductionsSpring Semester, 2008 Discussion

Overview

Aim of the class is to cover as many methods of “Producing Media” as possible that pertain to the 21st century.

The world has changed… The average person can now reach an attentive audience of millions:› “A Year in 40 Seconds”› “Cooking up a Story”

Units for This Semester

Video Newsmagazine. Independent Film Making Sound Recording Comic Life- Digital Comics and Novellas Digital SLR- Photography Safety Productions

Video Newsmagazine

Biweekly, in a “Nightly News” format. 3-4 regular topics shown each week:

› News headlines› Sports news› School interview› Closing Credits and funny

Production team of 3-4 students, responsible for all facets of production.

Shown to school during SSR or in Commons.

Independent Film Making

Individualized film making projects of the student’s choice.

Chance for the student to be creative, make statements, pursue interests, etc.

May be used as contributing pieces in Newsmagazine or in Sound Recording.

Sound Recording

Recording audio or video, capable of being used for presentation on the World Wide Web or iTunes in the form of a podcast.

Use of Audacity and Sound Forge for sound recording, special effects and mixing.

Comic Life

Fun, easy to use program on the Mac. Takes standard photos and “comics” them, along with comic book frames, talk bubbles, etc.

Yet another way to produce media for a wide audience.

Comic Life on the web: › Politicomix› The Adventures of Monster Cat

Digital SLR Photography

Digital SLR Photography

Digital Photography Basics: Shutter Speed, Aperature, ISO.

Macro Photography Photographic “Day in the Life”

Macro Photography

Close-up photography emphasizing pattern and texture.

How are we going to do this?

Groups for each unit? › Constant? Changing? Random?

Rotations: Scheduling the length of units.

Deadlines and Grading Discussion and Ideas.