Senior Production Class

  • Senior Production Class

    _______Written Assignments in Black / Production Assignments in Green________




    Marking Period 1 ___________________________________________

    Production Grades are based on 
    1. Effort
    2. Concept
    3. Production Value
    4. Class Work/Studio Time

    1. Video Exercise 1: In-Camera Edit
    90-120 sec video
    Minimum of 15 shots
    One theme/subject
    Include FS, MS, CU, XCU
    Must be planned out prior to shooting. Not to be edited on Computer. Your raw camera footage shot in sequence is your video. Sound not required.
    Due 9/16

    2. Pre-Production for Independent Project:
    Identify Genre, content, format, information, and production schedule
    Present to teacher. 
    Production Folder is recommended or a Written Narrative describing your project.
    Due 9/16

    3. Pre-Production for Major Project:
    Identify Genre, content, format, information, and production schedule
    Present to teacher. 
    Production Folder is recommended or a Written Narrative describing your project.
    Due 9/16

    4. Logo/Poster Design:
    Two projects
    a) Create a Logo for the department (Media Communications or Communication Arts)
    use the abbreviation and the full name of the department.
    b) Create a poster for the Department 
    using Photoshop create a 5' X 5' poster design that represents our Communication Arts department. The best poster will be represented in the Hallway/Staircase.
    due Friday 9/21

    5. Video Exercise 2: Continuity
    Produce a seamless 45 second action sequence using 4 different camera angles.
    1. choreograph and block actor/s movement in a scene
    2. repeat the action exactly the same way and film from 4 different camera angles.
    3. edit the sequence using segments from all 4 camera angles to create a seamless seq.
    Due 10/7

    6. Pre-Production Review for Independent & Narrative Videos
    Narrative Film: 
    Due 10/5

    7. Production Evaluation for Independent & Major Projects
    Due 10/28


    Marking Period 2 ___________________________________________

    Production Grades are based on 
    1. Effort
    2. Concept
    3. Production Value
    4. Class Work/Studio Time

    {All production from 1st marking period must be completed! You have received credit for these and they must be completed. 
    Extra Credit will be given for Independent videos, Morning show, School events, Community event, and other productions.}

    1. Major Production: NARRATIVE FILM - Mandatory 60%
    You must produce a Narrative style film between 5 and 8 minutes in length.
    The film must include a screenplay with dialogue, and multiple scenes (3 minimum) 
    Pre-Production: 
    a- Story & Plot, Production Design, Treatment, Structure & Time-line, description of characters &     settings, list of scenes, sequences, overall style of the film. This is a multi level assignment. You                must include ALL of the above requirements.
    Due Monday December 5- (10% grade)  500 Words Total.
    b- Screenplay - To reflect 5-8 minutes of screen time. Must be formatted as a screenplay.
    Due Friday Dec. 9. Refer to the following website for Screenplay formatting:
    https://www.finaldraft.com/mm_media/mm_pdf/How_to_Format_a_Screenplay.pdf

    Production: Complete Shooting & Recording based on pre-production and screenplay
    Due Friday December 23 - (10% grade)

    Post-Production - Edited & Finished production 
    Due Friday Jan 26 - (10% grade)

    Narrative film Final Grade: 10%

    2.Independent Project: Any Genre, Format, Medium - 40%
    This project MUST be planned with Mr. Vafai and Pre-Approved
    Options include photography, Web Design, Creative Writing/Screenplay, Animation, Research, Presentations, Audio and Music, Social Media Campaigns, etc....
    You will receive 3  grades , each worth 10% 
    INDEPENDENT PROJECT REVIEWS:
    Dec 8 - 10%
    Dec. 23 -10%
    Jan 18 -10%
     OR
    2. Production Exercises Or approved substitution 40%
    You will receive 3 grades , each worth 10%

    You can choose any 3 from the following list.

    -Chroma Key Video/ Experimental Film/ Still Life study/ Architecture Study/ portrait sequence/ Stop Motion/ Time-Lapse/ Multiple Screen Film / Metric Editing/ Self-Portrait/ Focusing Exercise/ Lighting Exercise/ How To Video/ Long Shot/ Audio Mix.

    Please check with your teacher as to specific requirements for each exercise.

    Marking Period 3___________________________________2016-2017

    - Majority of Production  FOR THIS M.P. WILL BE ASSIGNED.

    - INDEPENDENT PROJECTS will COUNT FOR 30% of your grade ONLY. And /or extra credit.


    - LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL be significantly penalized.


    1. Narrative Film Completion OR Independent Video
    Successfully complete the Narrative films you began last Marking Period. Videos must be 5 minutes minimum and completely finished
    sound track, post-production, Credits...
    Due - Feb. 17th (this project will be worth 15 % of your M.P. Grade)
    Alternative Options for this assignment is to tape your 2 min. Dinner Conversations or an approved independent video or an Independent Video.


    2. Exercise 1:  Metric Editing: Experimental Film
    Produce a 60 second video based on the concept of Metric Editing (Editing decisions, shot duration, time-line are All BASED ON A MATHEMATICAL FORMULA)
    1. Establish a rhythm for shot duration, overall  film &  creative time/metric concept
    2. Write a time-line storyboard or metric formula for a 1 min. film. Include content as well as editing strategy. HAND IN Due Monday Feb 6

    Must be original footage or photography, with limited repetition of same image 
    Must include a sound track. No credit given for canned music track. Extra credit for edited audio track.
    Video Due Feb. 17 (this project is worth 15 % of your M.P. Grade)
    Grades based on Creativity, successfully meeting project requirements, Production value, effort.



    3. Video Production PSA: Mandatory
    Choice 1) Scholarship Competition: 1st place- $2000, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500  
    30 to 60 sec. PSA on one of the following topics:
    • -What can college students do to raise awareness about campus safety issues?
    • -How can we help raise awareness about privacy and online security in the digital age?
    • -How can we help to raise awareness about Traumatic Brain Injuries and prevention?
    • -How can young people raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking?
    Entry Form : and qualifications: at
    http://www.spanglaw.com/scholarship-program/

    Due March 21

    Choice 2) Create Real Impact PSA - Teen Driving / Distractions/ accidents

    1st place $1,500 (4 given) 2nd - $1000 (4 given) 3rd $500 (4 given)

    Entry Form and requirements at:
    https://www.onlinevideocontests.com/contest/9205

    Due March 17

    Choice 3) Speak the Truth - 3-5 min Human Rights Video highlighting someone in community who is working for human rightsl
    1st Place - featured in Tribeca Film Festival in NYC.

    Entry Form and requirements at:
    https://www.onlinevideocontests.com/contest/9205

    Due March 17

    Choice 4) If You Could Change The Internet, What Would You Do.
    30 sec to 2 min. Video

    1st place $10,000 (2 given) 2nd - $1000 (2 given) 3rd $1000 (2 given)

    Due March 21

    Entry Form and Requirements at:
    https://www.onlinevideocontests.com/contest/9250

    Choice 5) Find your own Student Video Competition
    due March 21

    4. Major Production/Independent

    Marking Period 4

    Production:

    1. NOCTI VIDEO

    See Nocti booklet for requirements. 

    35% of your grade.

    due: 5/ 19


    2. Major Production/Independent Project.

    35% of grade

    Must be approved by teacher. 

    Writing projects must be 2,500 words minimum.

    3. Exercises 1& 2 - 

    30% of grade

    Choose from the following menu:

    -Chroma Key Video/ Experimental Film/ Still Life study/ Architecture Study/ portrait sequence/ Stop Motion/ Time-Lapse/ Multiple Screen Film / Metric Editing/ Self-Portrait/ Focusing Exercise/ Lighting Exercise/ How To Video/ Long Shot/ Audio Mix collage / slow motion study/ Department montage / TV studio recording of a group/ photography study / Animation / OR A PROJECT THAT YOU WISH TO DO.

    Due May 12
    Due June 2

    Please check with your teacher for authorization on project and the specific requirements for each exercise. 













    DO NOT DO THE ASSIGNMENTS BELOW THIS LINE:

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    1.VIDEO EXERCISE 1: Narrative Scene - Shoot and edit a 1 min. narrative scene using the following criteria: - choreograph a action involving one actor
    - Film the action from 3 different camera angles and treatment
    - Combine the 3 views in editing to achieve a seamless action
    assign: 9/8
    due date 9/18

    2 . INDEPENDENT VIDEO: 1st Major production for the marking period.
    assign date 9/12
    Pre-Production due 9/14
    Production due 9/30
    Post-Production due date 10/30

    3. Unyts PSA
    Pre-Production due 9/14
    Production due 9/30
    Post-Production due date 10/23


    4. Tobacco-Free Campaign Project:
    this can be a group project, video, posters, social media, website, photography, survey, event, etc...
    due 11/5

    5. Unyts Poster: Create in photoshop: dimensions 11X17, 300 dpi,
    Must contain Unyts logo, contact information
    Creativity, content, production, originality
    Due 10/7

    6. Video Exercise 2: In-Camera Edit
    A-choose one subject category such as nature, architecture, store-fronts, neighborhood, playground, cemetery, etc...The subject does not matter as long as you remain within that theme. 
    B- Shoot a 90 second video using the following criteria:
    - A minimum of 10 shots
    - Must include at least 1 full, medium, close-up, and extreme close-up shot.
    - Your video must be edited IN-CAMERA - this means the shots must be filmed in the order,
      length, composition, and style of your final product. There is no post-production editing. You  must therefore plan accordingly.
    due 11/6


    ______________2015-2016 1st Marking Period ASSIGNMENT CUT- OFF POINT______________

    Marking Period 2___________________________________________

    You will receive up to 4 production grades for EACH Major project:
    a) Pre-Production, b) Production, c) Post-Production, d) Final Grade 
    You will receive 5 Class-Work/use of Production-Time Grades.

    1. COMPLETION OF 1ST M.P. PROJECTS: (2 production credits)
    due 12/11, 12/23


    2. MAJOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT: (4 production credits)
    due dates: 12/4, 12/23, 1/8, 1/1/22

    3. TV STUDIO PRODUCTION: (2 Production credits)
    "This is not a TV Studio SHOOT only. It needs to result in a completed video project."
    Graded on Production design, equipment set-up, directing, production management, concept, production value, and effort. (no minimum length)
    due  1/8


    4. COMMUNITY BASED PRODUCTION:  (4 production credits)
    (production idea, pre-production planning, research due 12/4)
    (some evidence of production such as footage: due 12/23), 
    (all shooting production complete due 1/8) 
    ( Project completed due 1/29)


    5. VIDEO EXERCISES/MINOR ASSIGNMENTS: (2 production credits)
    Exercise 1: 60 sec. Chroma Key video. Creative/Experimental only. No Subject standing in front of background. Think outside the box.
    Due Dec. 23


    6. BI-WEEKLY PRODUCTION/CLASS WORK GRADES: (5 production credits)
    due dates: 12/4, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15, 1/22

    ______________2015-2016 2nd Marking Period ASSIGNMENT CUT- OFF POINT______________


    Marking Period 3_______________________



    1. Environmental Video/Project due 3/23
    Students are to produce a video dealing with critical environmental issues. Possible topics can include, but not limited to: Pollution, Extinction, Deforestation, Habitat Loss, Animal Testing, Inhumane treatment of Animals, Global Warming, Over Population, Negative Environmental changes, Ozone Depletion, Dead Zones in Oceans, Overfishing, Loss of Bio-Diversity, etc.......The video can be any genre including documentary, experimental, poetic, personal statement, narrative, video installation, performance piece, inter-disciplinary, etc....
    2. Independent Video Projects: Any genre
    DUE 4/8

    3. Experimental Film Project:
    Produce an experimental video based on the following criteria
    a) No narrative or story elements b) Images are abstract and mostly un-representational or unrecognizable. c) use of camera and post production effects to manipulate the image. d) structure the film based on elements such as color, tone, rhythm, mood, etc. e) creative manipulation of sound track such as loops, reverse, multiple track overlays.due 3/18

    4. Completions of past productions: 







    Marking Period 4_______________________

    A) Mandatory Production 1 
    NOCTI - Production Skills Assessment PSA
     You will receive 4 grades for this project - Pre, Pro, Post, and final PRODUCTIONS

    B) Mandatory Production 2
    Senior Project: You must identify your senior project and submit a written proposal for approval. 
    You will receive 4 grades for this project - Pre, Pro, Post, and final PRODUCTIONS

    C) Mandatory Production 3
    Independent Video Project: This can be the successful completion of previous projects. Videos must be fully completed and handed in to receive any credit.