Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Celebrating Cultural Diversity at Our School

Video Type One Minute Commercial
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Celebrating Cultural Diversity at Our School Research Model

Video report for school TV newscast to promote an appreciation of cultural diversity.
Approximate Time Needed 360 minutes (225 to survey, research, and write, 45 to film, 90 to edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes

Describe and compare the elements of culture, such as art, music, religion, government, social structure, education, values, beliefs, and customs, from civilizations in world history.

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. View Sample
  2. Research topic
  3. Gather B-roll and stills
    • Video / pictures of cultural items
    • Various musical styles from different cultures to use as background
  4. Storyboard
  5. Write script
  6. Plan production
    • Think about where and when to film
    • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  7. Rehearse
    • remember to use good videography techniques (insert link to camera tips page)
  8. Shoot and compile
  9. 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
  10. 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