Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Influences on Fashion
Video Type

5 Minute Documentary/Fashion Show

Description/Overview

Integrated with the Influences on Fashion Research Model

Working individually or with a partner, you will research the fashion of a specific time in history, according to the play that you select. Prepare a fashion show which demonstrates that influence.

Approximate Time Needed

450 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 180 edit)

Curriculum Connections/Outcomes BCPS Family Studies

Fashion Strategies Indicators
Analyzes the physical, psychological, social and economic implications of clothing to understand the significant role it plays in people's lives.

Objective
Students will learn how a variety of factors has influenced fashions by conducting research online in order to design costumes for a period theatrical production.

Information Literacy

AASL: 1, 2, 3

Technology Literacy

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b

Media Literacy

CML Core Concepts 1, 3, 4, 5

Learning Styles

Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent, Field Dependent

Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Story boarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment

Field Production

Activities
  1. As a class activity, show a sample
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
    • of selected play
    • of selected time period
    • of period fashions
  5. Storyboard
  6. Write script
    • Students use information found in their research to write their script
  7. Plan production
    • Think about where and when to film
    • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  8. Rehearse
  9. Shoot and compile
  10. Edit final product
    • Use MovieMaker (or other software)
    • Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
    • Arrange video / pictures
    • Add transitions and titles
    • Edit audio
    • Finalize and save
  11. Present/ share
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities

  • Extended time

Assessment Suggestions

Documentary rubric

Extension
  • Submit to a contest
  • Peer critique and/or gallery walk
  • Submit to BCPS Education Channel
  • Upload to Safari or SchoolTube
  • Embed in a PowerPoint presentation
  • Add to electronic portfolio
  • Broadcast school wide