Communication Plan

Film & Video Production 12 Course Outline and Communication Plan

Marine Drive Academy

2020-2021

Mr. Glawson

Phone: (902) 885 - 2777

Ext. 1591114

Email: cglawson@gnspes.ca

Website: https://sites.google.com/gnspes.ca/mrglawsonsscienceandtechsite/home

Course Description

Film and Video Production 12 is an innovative, multidisciplinary course. It provides learning experiences through exploring essential elements of video production. Students take on the challenge of making quality digital video “shorts”. Film & Video Production 12 (FVP) is characterized by experiential learning, supports student ownership of learning, provides students with opportunities for review and reflection. Students experiment with storytelling, experience the process of shaping and expressing ideas in the visual medium. They explore a variety of roles in working with others to produce meaningful and engaging videos. Film is a uniquely holistic and expressive art form. It is a time-based medium in which there are profound opportunities for creative expression and play. This is an introductory course and experimentation is rewarded. Students will find out how to get involved in Nova Scotia’s film industry and where to go for post-secondary film studies.




Course Designation

Film & Video Production 12 is an academic course that can be used as either a Technology credit or as an Art credit (FVP 12 does not meet the requirements for a Fine Arts credit).

Teacher Expectations

I am organized and will expect this of you too. You will need to organize your time for this course. Assignments that reflect a lack of effort will not be marked. I expect you to take pride in your work. Here is a list of things that make me go “uh-oh”:

* improper framing of your shots and poor audio or lighting quality;

* spelling mistakes in your film credits;

* not knowing where you saved a file or what you called it;

* not fading music out of your video if it carries beyond your images;

* not including details in your credits, such as the title of songs;

* swearing, violence, alcohol, smoking, or any sort of illegal activities and brand names are not permitted--and deleting these elements takes unnecessary time.

Student Outcomes

The Department of Education organizes the courses by using specific student outcomes that are expected to be achieved. These outcomes are presented below

Module 1: Fundamentals. Students will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of key aspects of film and television drama including roles and responsibilities.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to:

  1. describe the film process from pre-production, through production, to post-production;

  2. identify the roles and responsibilities of each member of the production team;

  3. demonstrate an understanding of the support that each production element lends to the entire creative endeavour;

  4. demonstrate an understanding of and ability to use basic screen production terminology;

  5. identify key elements of story as expressed in film;

  6. identify all the production elements in a short movie that require attention from production team members;

  7. demonstrate basic technical abilities with camera, sound, lighting, and editing;

  8. participate in the process of writing and shooting a short movie.

Module 2: Production Team Skills. Students will be expected to develop basic strategies for creating and critically reviewing films.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to:

  1. explore a range of roles within the production team;

  2. demonstrate a working knowledge of the responsibilities of the producer, director, camera operator, sound/music technician, editor, and production designer;

  3. demonstrate specific functions within their assigned role(s);

  4. analyze short scenes, character histories, and movie reviews in order to create their own work;

  5. analyze characters and scenes and work with actors in the role of director;

  6. demonstrate an understanding of the operation of a video camera and anticipate and convey any technical difficulties;

  7. operate sound equipment and record sound scores for scenes;

  8. express thoughts, experiences, and feelings through acting and collaborating with the creative production team;

  9. demonstrate a working knowledge of the editing process.

Module 3: Film Industry and Careers. Students will be expected to examine cultural/historical influences on the local and national film industries, consider career opportunities, and collaborate with industry personnel.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to:

  1. develop an overview of film and video production in Nova Scotia and in the broader Canadian context;

  2. analyze the impact of provincial and national organizations on the industry;

  3. demonstrate a critical awareness of the social/cultural impact of film and television on today’s society;

  4. explore various educational and career paths in film and television production available locally and nationally.



Module 4: Film Development and Production. Students will be expected to demonstrate their abilities, skills, and techniques in every aspect of the development of their own short films.

By the end of this module, students will be expected to:

  1. demonstrate an understanding of the script-to-screen process from research to the final production;

  2. in their specific roles, manage logistical, creative, technical, and/or promotional aspects of a movie;

  3. demonstrate an understanding of story structure and the script-writing process;

  4. manage all logistical, creative, technical, and promotional aspects of the production of a film;

  5. interact with sensitivity to and respect for their own work and that of other team members;

  6. manipulate ideas, tools, and materials in expressing their understanding;

  7. bring personal meaning to and communicate discoveries by reflecting on their learning at the end of each video assignment and at the end of the course.

Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture. (2003). Film and Video Production 12. Halifax: Nova Scotia Department of Education.


Inclusive Language

I expect an environment where communication is free of sexist language and stereotyping. I do not accept or tolerate lifestyle choices or beliefs to be criticized within the classroom as it becomes a way of legitimizing such attitudes. I am asking you to make a conscious choice to learn and use inclusive terms and become more aware of how your language affects others around you

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the use of others’ ideas and words without acknowledging the source of that information. Students who plagiarize will be given a mark of zero on their work and will not be allowed to resubmit the assignment. I will provide additional resources about copyright regulations for using multimedia in your video productions.

Course Evaluation

The course will have a mix of written assignments as well as various video assignments. As Executive Producer, I will decide whether or not a task has been satisfactorily completed. In the event your completion of a task is unsatisfactory, I will explain why and indicate what is necessary in order to revise the task. Your final grade will reflect the level for which you have successfully completed all tasks. My intention here is to provide a great deal of flexibility to accommodate individual student interests. Video projects will require storyboard and a photo shoot schedule in advance. Projects will include film reviews, technical tests, quizzes, green screen, claymation, Ken Burns project, commercials, parodies, public service announcements, research presentations, how-to videos, two-minute tribute, learning log/blog, documentary/instructional films and independent film.

Class assignments and projects 80%

Process exam 20%