Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Who Am I?

Video Type Interview
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Who Am I? Research Model

Students will research personality theories to discover their components and ideas and then create a video interview with a theorist discusses what they have learned.

Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (90 research/write, 90 film, 180 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes BCPS Psychology Evaluate type and trait theories of personality.
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
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Dependent
Skills
  • Research
  • Script Writing
  • Storyboarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • Performing
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production or Studio
Activities
  1. As a class activity, show a sample
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
  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
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions Video 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