Syllabus - Principles of Audio/Video
Principles of Audio/Video, Coding, and Typing! This dynamic, year-long course introduces 7th/8th graders to the fundamentals of audio and video production, basic HTML coding, and touch typing. Students will explore storytelling through media, build simple webpages using HTML, and improve typing speed and accuracy. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, students will develop creativity, technical skills, and teamwork in an engaging and supportive environment.
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### **Course Objectives**
By the end of this course, students will:
1. Understand the basics of audio and video production, including recording and editing.
2. Operate audio/video equipment (e.g., microphones, cameras) safely and effectively.
3. Create short audio and video projects, such as podcasts, skits, or interviews.
4. Learn basic HTML coding to design simple webpages.
5. Improve typing speed and accuracy using proper touch-typing techniques.
6. Collaborate effectively in teams to plan and execute creative and technical projects.
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Course Outline
- Overview of audio/video production and its real-world applications.
- Introduction to touch typing: proper hand placement and posture.
- Equipment basics: cameras, microphones, tripods, and lighting.
- Basics of sound: pitch, volume, and quality.
- Recording audio using microphones.
- Typing drills to build speed and accuracy (target: 20 WPM).
- Project: Record a short audio story or podcast segment.
- Introduction to editing software (e.g., iMovie, Audacity, or similar).
- Editing audio and video clips to create cohesive projects.
- Typing drills to improve speed (target: 30 WPM).
- Project: Edit a short video with transitions and sound effects.
- Reflect on Semester 1 skills and set goals for Semester 2.
**Semester 2 (18 Weeks)**
**Weeks 19–21: Advanced Audio Techniques & Typing**
- Advanced audio recording: layering sounds, sound effects, and voiceovers.
- Typing drills to maintain and improve speed (target: 35 WPM).
- Project: Create a multi-track podcast episode.
**Weeks 22–24: Advanced Video Techniques**
- Advanced video techniques: green screen, multi-angle shots, and lighting effects.
- Storyboarding for more complex narratives.
- Project: Film a short narrative video or interview.
**Weeks 25–27: Intermediate HTML Coding**
- Enhance HTML skills: adding CSS basics for styling webpages.
- Create interactive elements (e.g., buttons, links, simple layouts).
- Project: Build a themed webpage (e.g., about a hobby or story).
**Weeks 28–30: Advanced Editing & Typing**
- Advanced editing techniques: color correction, sound mixing, and transitions.
- Typing drills to refine speed and accuracy (target: 40 WPM).
- Project: Edit a polished video with advanced effects.
**Weeks 31–34: Final Group Project – Multimedia Portfolio**
- Collaborate in teams to create a comprehensive project combining audio, video, and a webpage.
- Example: A short film or podcast series with an accompanying webpage.
- Typing integrated into project documentation and coding tasks.
**Weeks 35–36: Final Showcase & Course Reflection**
- Present final projects to the class or school community.
- Typing speed test and reflection on progress.
- Discuss real-world applications of audio/video, coding, and typing skills.