Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title
Drug Awareness
Video Type A 30-60 second Public Service Announcement
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Drug Awareness Research Model

Create a PSA that demonstrates the how decisions made now concerning drug use affect the future.

Approximate Time Needed 335 minutes (135 research/write, 90 film, 90 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes Examine the social, legal and economic consequences of drug use and abuse to determine why it is important to make healthy decisions regarding drug use.
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 a sample PSA.
  2. Research topic
  3. Gather B-roll and stills
    • Pictures of drugs / paraphernalia
    • Video of dangers of drug use
  4. Storyboard
  5. Write script
    • Students use information found in their research to write their 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
  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