AUDIO VIDEO FILM & TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS
Teacher - Mrs. Abriana Carter Room # 408 Email - hartona@fultonschools.org Class Website - wbmsvideo.weebly.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course will serve as the foundational course in the Audio & Video Technology & Film pathway. The course prepares students for employment or entry into a postsecondary education program in the audio and video technology career field. Topics covered may include, but are not limited to: terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, production teams, production and programming, lighting, recording and editing, studio production, and professional ethics. Skills USA and Technology Student Association (TSA) are examples of, but not limited to, appropriate organizations for providing leadership training and/or for reinforcing specific career and technical skills and may be considered an integral part of the instructional program. All material covered in Audio & Video Technology & Film I will be utilized in subsequent courses. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.
CLASSROOM COURSE DESCRIPTION
Audio Video Film & Technology emphasizes the production process while creating short video of various genres. The students will follow the three stages of production to complete a well composed video that will relate a story with a clear message to the student body.
STAGE 1 : PRE-PRODUCTION : Plan videos using a storyboard and script writing.
STAGE 2 : PRODUCTION : Film applying basic camera, sound, and lighting techniques.
STAGE 3 : POST -PRODUCTION : Includes editing video and audio using Final Cut Pro X.
The course is designed to enhance and increase the student’s knowledge, skill, creativity, and vocabulary used to produce video programs. Goals and objectives for students with educational plans will be addressed in this class.
STAGE 1 : PRE-PRODUCTION : Plan videos using a storyboard and script writing.
STAGE 2 : PRODUCTION : Film applying basic camera, sound, and lighting techniques.
STAGE 3 : POST -PRODUCTION : Includes editing video and audio using Final Cut Pro X.
The course is designed to enhance and increase the student’s knowledge, skill, creativity, and vocabulary used to produce video programs. Goals and objectives for students with educational plans will be addressed in this class.
COURSE #S
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6TH GRADE
Broadcast/Graph Communications Course # 48.0310001 |
7TH GRADE
Introduction to CommunicationsCourse #48.0310001 |
8TH GRADE
Applications of CommunicationsCourse # 48.0330001 |
8TH GRADE
Audio Video Film & TechnologyCourse # 10.5181000 |
TEXTBOOK
No textbook is needed for this class.
GRADE PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWN
All middle school course gradebooks at WBMS are set up the same:
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MAJOR (60%)
An assignment or assessment that is cumulative in nature, measuring multiple standards/skills, and/or when there is a significant amount of dedicated instructional time devoted to the content being assessed. Major assessments evaluate learning and standards mastery at the end of an instructional unit; possibilities - tests, projects, presentations, papers, and performance-based assessment. |
MINOR (40%)
An assignment or assessment that measures an individual standard or subset of standards/skills within a unit and/or when there is a small amount of dedicated instructional time devoted to the content being assessed. Minor assessments monitors, provides feedback, and checks in on student learning throughout the instructional unit; possibilities - quizzes, classwork, graded homework. |
PRACTICE (0%)
Daily assignments, observations, and/or engagement activities given in class or for homework given to students to build and/or remediate skills. Practice assessments monitors, provides feedback, and checks in on student learning throughout the instructional unit but does not count in the course grade |
GRADING SCALE
Letter grades will be assigned according to Fulton County’s approved grading scale, which is as follows
A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 F 69-0
A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 F 69-0
INFINITE CAMPUS
Campus Parent and Campus Student Portal The Infinite Campus portals - Campus Parent and Campus Student - provide access to information for all enrolled students in their household. Information includes grades, attendance, assignments, and school announcements.
Have questions regarding your Parent/Student Portal account?
Help is available by calling 470-254-2700 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or by emailing campusparent@fultonschools.org
Please click here for more information- https://www.fultonschools.org/infinitecampus
Have questions regarding your Parent/Student Portal account?
Help is available by calling 470-254-2700 Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or by emailing campusparent@fultonschools.org
Please click here for more information- https://www.fultonschools.org/infinitecampus
MAKEUP WORK
Students should make every effort to complete any missing work in a timely manner. Student must complete any make-up work at least ten (10) school days prior to the end of the grading period. The student and/or parent/guardian must assume the responsibility for contacting the teacher about any missing work. If the work is satisfactory, no matter if the absence was excused or unexcused, full credit should be given
Assignments made prior to the absence, including tests/quizzes scheduled for the day of return, are generally due upon the student’s return. Students who are present for any portion of the school day are expected to turn in all assignments due on that day in order to receive full credit. Assignments missed due to pre-approved absences are due upon the student’s return unless the teacher has approved other arrangements in advance.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS
In an effort to promote accountability, responsibility, and executive functioning growth, students are expected to submit academic work on the due date assignment by teachers. Work that is not turned in should be marked as a “NHI”, until a student turns it in, which counts as a zero in the gradebook.
PLEASE NOTE:
All assignments and projects can easily be found on the class website wbmsvideo.com.
Students who claim “I didn’t get the assignment”, “I lost it”, etc will not be an acceptable excuse.
PLEASE NOTE:
All assignments and projects can easily be found on the class website wbmsvideo.com.
Students who claim “I didn’t get the assignment”, “I lost it”, etc will not be an acceptable excuse.
WBMS RECOVERY POLICY
All students will have one (1) opportunity each nine weeks to redo/retake one (1) major assignment/assessment, per course.
Eligibility for a redo/retake is for students who receive a 79 or below on a specific major assignment/assessment.
Students are eligible to earn a replacement grade on a redo/retake no higher than 79. For clarity, grades should be input into the gradebook as “highest grade.lowest grade” EX: 79.65
Student redo/retakes must be completed before the next major assignment/assessment is given or five school days before the end of a marking period if there is not another major assignment/assessment given (exceptions can be made for students who have excused absences during this five-day window).
Eligibility for a redo/retake is for students who receive a 79 or below on a specific major assignment/assessment.
Students are eligible to earn a replacement grade on a redo/retake no higher than 79. For clarity, grades should be input into the gradebook as “highest grade.lowest grade” EX: 79.65
Student redo/retakes must be completed before the next major assignment/assessment is given or five school days before the end of a marking period if there is not another major assignment/assessment given (exceptions can be made for students who have excused absences during this five-day window).
HONOR CODE
In an effort to embrace our value word integrity and to encourage good study habits, fair competition, and positive development in the area of academics, the Webb Bridge faculty supports a strong policy for academic honesty. Student assignments turned in for grading should be the sole work of that individual student. To prevent cheating, including plagiarism, students may not collaborate with other students or adults on their assignments unless the teacher has given explicit permission to do so. This includes the giving or receiving of information in any manner, including electronically. In situations where collaboration is allowed, the teacher will clearly define what level of collaboration is appropriate. Under no circumstances is it acceptable for two students to submit identical work, unless the assignment included a group component that makes it permissible or copy and paste from a resource. Students are encouraged to consult with their teacher regarding what level of collaboration is acceptable prior to completing an assignment.
An environment of academic integrity is the work of all members of the WBMS community; thus, the duty to report any part of academic dishonesty falls on all including students. If any community member suspects or witnesses academic dishonesty, he or she is required to report the incident immediately (within 24 hours) to his or her teacher or administrator. Students who knowingly make false accusations are subject to disciplinary consequences.
Students who are found in violation of the WBMS Honor Code Policy will receive academic and disciplinary consequences. Students will be responsible for re-assessment up to 70 percent and disciplinary consequences will be based on the student's responsibility cycle. Classroom teachers will handle infractions that fall in the formative assessment category; grade level administrators will handle infractions that fall in the summative assessment category.
Students will learn about the school honor code and will sign an integrity commitment in Compass.
*No electronic device may be displayed during any assessment without the explicit direction from the teacher. Violating this requirement may result in an Honor Code violation.
An environment of academic integrity is the work of all members of the WBMS community; thus, the duty to report any part of academic dishonesty falls on all including students. If any community member suspects or witnesses academic dishonesty, he or she is required to report the incident immediately (within 24 hours) to his or her teacher or administrator. Students who knowingly make false accusations are subject to disciplinary consequences.
Students who are found in violation of the WBMS Honor Code Policy will receive academic and disciplinary consequences. Students will be responsible for re-assessment up to 70 percent and disciplinary consequences will be based on the student's responsibility cycle. Classroom teachers will handle infractions that fall in the formative assessment category; grade level administrators will handle infractions that fall in the summative assessment category.
Students will learn about the school honor code and will sign an integrity commitment in Compass.
*No electronic device may be displayed during any assessment without the explicit direction from the teacher. Violating this requirement may result in an Honor Code violation.
HELP SESSIONS
Extra assistance will be available Thursday mornings from 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM and as needed 4:05 PM - 4:50 PM Tuesday - Thursday with a 24 hour advance request with parent written email.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS |
STUDENTS WHO DO WELL IN CLASS... |
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The course will be taught using multiple instructional methods including lecture, group discussion, oral presentations. The equipment that students will be handling is expensive and fragile, so it is expected that behavior is cooperative and positive at all times. Please be aware that this class is hands-on and at times students will be entrusted to film in the hallways without immediate adult supervision. If for any reason, a student is unable to show the appropriate behavior, he/she will lose the privilege of filming outside the classroom.
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TEACHER / PARENT / STUDENT COMMUNICATION
Email is the most efficient way to contact me.
cartera6@fultonschools.org
Conferences may be scheduled based on student’s needs.
Please check grades frequently for your child’s progress and always provide your current email address.
Please see the WBMS Communication Protocol as A Reference : www.fultonschools.org/Page/14297
cartera6@fultonschools.org
Conferences may be scheduled based on student’s needs.
Please check grades frequently for your child’s progress and always provide your current email address.
Please see the WBMS Communication Protocol as A Reference : www.fultonschools.org/Page/14297