Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

20th Century Authoritarianism
and Propaganda
Video Type Commercial
Description/Overview

Integrated with the 20th Century Authoritarianism and Propaganda Research Model

As a class, brainstorm different types of propaganda (ex. radio spots, school books, rallies) that a political group might use to persuade others to adopt their cause. Then discuss the different purposes that these propaganda can serve:

  • develop patriotism
  • establish/communicate common goals
  • serve as scapegoat
  • create myths
  • encourage participation
  • express dissent

With the above in mind, you and a partner will research the propaganda for one of these countries, covering the period from World War I through World War II:

  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Soviet Union

You will use your research results to create propaganda video that depicts examples of political propaganda from your appointed country.
Approximate Time Needed 240 minutes (60 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes MSDE VCS Social Studies Indicator 2.3.2
The student will draw conclusions about how regional differences or similarities in religion, resource allocation, language, political beliefs, or other factors may lead to cooperation, conflict, and/or movements of people.
Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

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

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

Media Literacy CML Core Concepts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • 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 propaganda example
    • of selected country
    • of significant historical figures/events
  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 Movie Maker (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 Commercial 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