In today's multi-media world it's important to be good at using both pictures and sound to share information. Audiovisual (AV) projects mix sounds, videos, and pictures to engage, educate, and entertain. They let people create exciting stories, share what they know, and express ideas in a way that's different from just using words.
You'll learn the basics of using sounds and visuals and how to tell stories with video. This will help you do well in a world where good communication on the internet is super important. Whether you like movies, podcasts, or any multimedia stuff, this course will help you become an expert in making AV content. Let's start this creative journey together!
This course is designed to use Premier Pro, OBS, and Audacity.
OBS and Audaicty are free open source software but Premier Pro is not. A free alternative to to Premier Pro is Openshot but it does not have nearly the same level of tools and may not be suitable for projects beyond level 1.
Recording on OBS and Audacity may not be possible in a school environment so may need to be done for homework. Similarly cinematography skills are not taught in this course so recording video needs to be done in collaboration between students and teachers.
(approximately 10 weeks)
Learn the basics of Audio Visual content creation with three mini projects which introduce industry standard video, screen capture, and audio editing tool.
Story boarding
(approximately 4 weeks)
You'll learn to Storyboard an audio visual outcome along with some basic script writing
Audio and Visual Development
(approximately 12 weeks)
You'll learn the basics of HTML and CSS to display content in the browser. You will then create your own design (from the previous unit) or a design given to you.
Project Presentation
(approximately 2 weeks)
Now its time to present your project.
Some projects may not be able to easily meet all the criteria for NCEA qualifications. For instance a video game-play montage it may be difficult to describe the purpose, potential users, get constructive feedback. However a tutorial about how to play the game, or part there of, can much more easily define these criteria.
Some other ideas that would make good final projects:
Promotional Videos: Promotional videos for products, services, clubs, or events, incorporating visuals, text overlays, and background music.
Tutorials and How-To Guides: Instructional videos with screen capture to guide viewers through various processes, software usage, or DIY tasks.
Podcasts: Record and edit podcasts discussing some topic and informing the audience, improving audio quality and adding music or sound effects.
Video Resumes: Create dynamic video resumes that showcase their skills and qualifications.
Short Films and Documentaries: Short films or documentaries by editing video footage and integrating audio effects or narration.