DVM4-Cross-Media Video Production Class

Course Description:

This year-long, project-based course is part of the Design, Visual, and Media Arts Pathway and

immerses students in the creative world of digital storytelling. Blending video production, graphic

design, and animation, students will learn to conceptualize, script, film, design, and edit a wide

range of multimedia content. A key focus of the course includes creating recurring news and

entertainment segments, designed to engage real audiences both on campus and online.

Throughout the year, students will rotate through industry-style roles such as producer, editor,

reporter, designer, animator, and director — simulating a creative studio or media newsroom

environment. They’ll work in collaborative teams, pitch original ideas, build branded segments,

and develop a strong digital portfolio to prepare for careers in media, marketing, film, animation,

or broadcasting.

By the end of the course, students will have produced a variety of professional-grade content,

including short films, animated explainers, promo videos, school news shows, and creative skits,

all while building real-world production, design, and leadership skills.

At the end of the course, students will have a strong foundation in industry techniques with a focus on communication, critical thinking, and collaboration in a classroom production environment. 

Cross-Media Video Production Class

Educational Philosophy

I firmly believe that anyone who wants to learn can.  Learning is a choice you make as an individual.  My desire for you is that you would take the opportunities provided to you and run with them, reaching the goals you set for yourself.

Course Goals

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will:

• Understand the Purpose, Parts, and Process of video production
• Demonstrate proficiency in cinematography and video production techniques.
• Develop a consistent theme to run throughout different productions.
• Compose and edit video, live streams, and film by using industry-leading software.
• Learn to create and manipulate video, graphics, and video layouts
• Learn useful video production tools
• Manipulate and format graphic objects
• Multimedia and Photography basics
• Develop a plan and complete a weekly video promotion campaign
• Create ads, promotional content for the community, schools, and weekly features.
• Discover the importance of making and keeping deadlines

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend classes prepared, ready to learn, and ON TIME.  Tardy students disrupt the learning environment of a class.  A student with 3 or more tardies for the semester may result in a grade drop or class detention. 

Behavior Guidelines

Rowland video production Students are respectful, responsible, and safe.

• I will respect the teacher and other students.
• I will follow adult directions the first time given.
• I will do my personal best.
• I will attend class on time and be prepared to learn.
• I will make every effort to complete any production assignment given.

If these guidelines are not followed, there will be consequences that could result in a drop in grade or exclusion from field trips or any other extra activity.

Work Policy

Students are expected to participate in class and complete all assignments. This course requires outside work, especially when it gets close to our production time.  A student enrolled in this class can expect to go off campus if they are a part of the shooting team or expected to be at field trips, Video Production activity days, PAC or Media days, etc, if they are a part of the sales or photography team.  If you are enrolled in this course, expect to work more than the 56 minutes we spend together.  You will need access to the Internet and our website. If you are unable to put in any time outside the 56-minute.designated class hours, this is not the class for you.

I understand that I, _____________________________________, will have classwork and deadlines that I am responsible for meeting.  I agree to give my best work and meet the deadlines and homework assignments that will be given during this class.  I also understand that I will need to work on the video production task more than the designated classroom hour, and I can commit to completing the assignments given by Mrs. Gomez

              ____________________________________

Student Signature

I have read and understand the Yearbook Class Syllabus.  I will support my student in his/her classwork and help to make sure the deadlines and homework are completed.

____________________________________________________ ______________________________________

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