Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Diego and Frida

Video Type 5 Minute Documentary / Museum Tour
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Diego and Frida Research Model

You will be conducting a group of American students through the Mexican Museum of Art focusing on the works of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.You are preparing a pre-visit orientation for the students. You must be able to speak about the types of paintings, influences on each artist, as well as their relationship and its effect on their work. Your presentation will be in the form of a 5 minute video.

Approximate Time Needed 450 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 180 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes BCPS Spanish

Learn how the relationship between Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo affected the work of each.

Identify the ways in which the Spanish culture as well as the personal values of each artist is reflected in their work.

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
  • Storyboarding
  • 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
  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