Advanced Media

Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with an advanced media experience. Students will assist with the production of weekly news broadcasts as well as independent video projects utilizing the latest techniques and media software. This class will also help produce school related videos for broadcast and will film school related events.

Grading

Grading is based on attendance, effort and completing assignments and all aspects of daily Duties. Expectations include, following directions, showing a positive attitude, and having some fun. Student will be graded on the following scale

Four projects per quarter (about 2 weeks per project.)

800 points total / per quarter

20% 160 pts - Progress Grades

30% 240 pts - Projects

20% 160 pts - Quizzes / Exams

10% 80 pts - Homework and Assignments

20% 160 pts - Participation

4 units per quarter = 160 pts per unit

40 pts- Progress Grades 20 pts each (2 total)

60 pts - Project

40 pts - Quiz/ Exams

20 pts - Homework/ in class assignments 10pts each (2 total)

Example: Unit 1 Advanced Camera Shots - time frame 5 classes (2 weeks)

Progress Grade 1 - 20 pts

Progress Grade 2 - 20 pts

Project Grade - 60 pts

Quiz Grade - 40 pts

Homework Grade 10 pts

Homework Grade 10 pts

160 pts total

Q1 grade - 40%

Q2 Grade - 40%

Midterm - 20%

Q3 grade - 40%

Q4 Grade - 40%

Final - 20%

Semester 1 + Semester 2 /2 = Final Grade

INDEPENDENT STUDY GRADING

Students will be graded bi-weekly on a scale of 100% based on the following.

Positive Attitude - 15

Time on Task - 15

Participation - 30

Daily Duties - 40

Students will also be graded on their independent projects and deadlines based on the rubric provided.

Separate homework and class assignments may be assigned throughout the course and scored on a 1 – 100% scale