Week of April 21st through April 25th
BECOME A CRITIC – TV Production
The objective of this unit is that you will learn to:
1. Analyze a narrative story structure
2. Identify terms and concepts that serve the basis for movie reviews
3. Synthesize literary/visual concepts into a structured essay
Monday:
Today, you will receive (3) handouts and (1) Homework Assignment:
1. "How to write a Movie Review;
2. Movie Review “Summary”
3. Useful Adjectives for Describing Movies
KEEP ALL HANDOUTS AND BRING TO CLASS EACH DAY
Today we will take a look at some Movie Reviews and share examples of writing techniques from varying critics. The objective is to study how the critics develop and word their opinions on all the aspects of the movie. We will pause and reflect/discuss after each area is covered in the examples.
Sample Introductions:
1. A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting.
2. Gravity stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space
Sample Review (Summaries):
1. Locke: On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul. All taking place over the course of one absolutely riveting car ride, LOCKE is an exploration of how one decision can lead to the complete collapse of a life.
2. DIVERGENT is a thrilling action-adventure film set in a world where people are divided into distinct factions based on human virtues. Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) is warned she is Divergent and will never fit into any one group. When she discovers a conspiracy by a faction leader (Kate Winslet) to destroy all Divergents, Tris must learn to trust in the mysterious Four (Theo James) and together they must find out what makes being Divergent so dangerous before it's too late
Sample Review (Opinion):
1. Haunted House 2: Sloppy, vulgar, and manic, A Haunted House 2 might be worth a chuckle or two, but mostly it's a string of pop culture references and crude gags that fail to hit their intended targets.
2. Captain America: Suspenseful and politically astute, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is a superior entry in the Avengers canon and is sure to thrill Marvel diehards.
Sample Review (performances)
1. Divergent: The performances -- namely from stars Shailene Woodley and Theo James and Kate Winslet in a juicy supporting role -- always make the movie watchable and often quite engaging.
2. Woodley is an obviously talented actress, a standout in The Descendants and The Spectacular Now but she's let down by the story surrounding her.
Sample Review (Cinematography)
1. The Lego Movie: The visuals are spectacular, the 3D technology is artfully used. The most amazing thing visually is how everything — and I do mean everything — looks as though it’s constructed out of Legos. That goes for raging fire and even the wild waves of a turbulent sea rolling under a pirate ship under full sail.
2. Gravity: Cuaron’s use of 3-D is particularly strong in these massive action sequences — it’s flinch-inducing — but he also finds the delicacy in the technology in quieter moments.
HOMEWORK:
Research some background information about the movie "Swing Kids' Find out who Directed the movie; was it an adapted screenplay or an original script; what about the cast?; what year was it made. Write down 10 interesting facts about the movie and turn it in on Tuesday.
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday
LET THE SHOW BEGIN! Watch the movie 'Swing Kids'. I do not want you distracted by taking notes, however, view the movie with a critical eye! Think about plot; directing; casting; music score; cinematography; story development; lighting, etc. ENJOY THE SHOW!
The objective of this unit is that you will learn to:
1. Analyze a narrative story structure
2. Identify terms and concepts that serve the basis for movie reviews
3. Synthesize literary/visual concepts into a structured essay
Thursday & Friday:
Today you will work on an 'outline' for your Movie Review on 'Swing Kids'. For the first 15 minutes of class, break out into groups of 4-6 and discuss the movie. Discuss the following: Plot; Story Development; Music Score; Casting/Acting; Directing; Wardrobe; etc. Write down 2 critiques (pick any 2 aspects) to share with the class. Follow up with a 5-10 minute large group discussion where each group shares their notes. Finally, spend the las 25-30 minutes filling out your outlines. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WHAT IS ASKED IN EACH SECTION OF THE OUTLINE AND PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REQUIRED. (To be collected before you leave).
Once your Outline is Complete…
Begin to write your creative Movie Review. Using your ELA handout; your 'How to write a Movie Review Handout; and your Outline Please note: There is no required length to your review, however, be sure to include all elements listed in the rubric and refer to your 'How To' handout.
Week of May 6th through May 10th, 2013
Lesson: Military Time
Competency Objectives: The ad
The adult learner will convert from civilian to military time.
The adult learner will convert from military to civilian time.
Suggested Criteria for Success: The learner will convert time successfully.
Suggested Vocabulary: zero one hundred thirteen hundred hours
zero two hundred fourteen hundred hours
zero three hundred fifteen hundred hours
zero four hundred sixteen hundred hours
zero five hundred seventeen hundred hours
zero six hundred eighteen hundred hours
zero seven hundred nineteen hundred hours
zero eight hundred twenty hundred hours
zero nine hundred twenty-one hundred hours
ten hundred hours twenty-two hundred hours
eleven hundred hours twenty-three hundred hours
twelve hundred hours twenty-four hundred hours
Wednesday: Military Time
Students will be introduced to Military time conversion. The primary purpose of military time system is to prevent confusion between A.M. and P.M. Aside from the armed forces, military time is being implemented by train, bus, ships, airplanes and other entities to supply accurate schedule. (elmo/handout/worksheet/military time bingo/homework)
Thursday
Military Time Drill: We will continue with Military Time Conversion. We will review homework conversion worksheet and students will be called upon to convert Military Time to Civilian Time as well as convert Civilian Time to Military Time. (Homework assignment on Video Camera Manual)
Friday
Students will be given Assessment #4/Level 4 Test. We will watch the Filmmaking Techniques videos that best represent the techniques from the assignment. We will discuss how these techniques can be used to enhance future recordings. (hand in manual highlighting homework)
The adult learner will convert from civilian to military time.
The adult learner will convert from military to civilian time.
Suggested Criteria for Success: The learner will convert time successfully.
Suggested Vocabulary: zero one hundred thirteen hundred hours
zero two hundred fourteen hundred hours
zero three hundred fifteen hundred hours
zero four hundred sixteen hundred hours
zero five hundred seventeen hundred hours
zero six hundred eighteen hundred hours
zero seven hundred nineteen hundred hours
zero eight hundred twenty hundred hours
zero nine hundred twenty-one hundred hours
ten hundred hours twenty-two hundred hours
eleven hundred hours twenty-three hundred hours
twelve hundred hours twenty-four hundred hours
Wednesday: Military Time
Students will be introduced to Military time conversion. The primary purpose of military time system is to prevent confusion between A.M. and P.M. Aside from the armed forces, military time is being implemented by train, bus, ships, airplanes and other entities to supply accurate schedule. (elmo/handout/worksheet/military time bingo/homework)
Thursday
Military Time Drill: We will continue with Military Time Conversion. We will review homework conversion worksheet and students will be called upon to convert Military Time to Civilian Time as well as convert Civilian Time to Military Time. (Homework assignment on Video Camera Manual)
Friday
Students will be given Assessment #4/Level 4 Test. We will watch the Filmmaking Techniques videos that best represent the techniques from the assignment. We will discuss how these techniques can be used to enhance future recordings. (hand in manual highlighting homework)
April 22nd through April 26th, 2013
BECOME A CRITIC CONT'D
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY - MEET IN ROOM 105
Monday:
Today you will work on an 'outline' for your Movie Review on 'Swing Kids'. For the first 15 minutes of class, break out into groups of 4-6 and discuss the movie. Discuss the following: Plot; Story Development; Music Score; Casting/Acting; Directing; Wardrobe; etc. Write down 2 critiques (pick any 2 aspects) to share with the class. Follow up with a 5-10 minute large group discussion where each group shares their notes. Finally, spend the las 25-30 minutes filling out your outlines. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WHAT IS ASKED IN EACH SECTION OF THE OUTLINE AND PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REQUIRED. Hand in at end of hour,
Tuesday
Begin to write your creative Movie Review. Using your ELA handout; your 'How to write a Movie Review Handout; and your Outline (passed back at beginning of the hour). Please note: There is no required length to your review, however, be sure to include all elements listed in the rubric and refer to your 'How To' handout.
Wednesday
Continue to write your creative Movie Review. Using your ELA handout; your 'How to write a Movie Review Handout; and your Outline (passed back at beginning of the hour). Please note: There is no required length to your review, however, be sure to include all elements listed in the rubric and refer to your 'How To' handout. HAND IN AT THE END OF THE HOUR.
MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY - MEET IN ROOM 105
Monday:
Today you will work on an 'outline' for your Movie Review on 'Swing Kids'. For the first 15 minutes of class, break out into groups of 4-6 and discuss the movie. Discuss the following: Plot; Story Development; Music Score; Casting/Acting; Directing; Wardrobe; etc. Write down 2 critiques (pick any 2 aspects) to share with the class. Follow up with a 5-10 minute large group discussion where each group shares their notes. Finally, spend the las 25-30 minutes filling out your outlines. PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION WHAT IS ASKED IN EACH SECTION OF THE OUTLINE AND PROVIDE THE SPECIFIED AMOUNT OF INFORMATION REQUIRED. Hand in at end of hour,
Tuesday
Begin to write your creative Movie Review. Using your ELA handout; your 'How to write a Movie Review Handout; and your Outline (passed back at beginning of the hour). Please note: There is no required length to your review, however, be sure to include all elements listed in the rubric and refer to your 'How To' handout.
Wednesday
Continue to write your creative Movie Review. Using your ELA handout; your 'How to write a Movie Review Handout; and your Outline (passed back at beginning of the hour). Please note: There is no required length to your review, however, be sure to include all elements listed in the rubric and refer to your 'How To' handout. HAND IN AT THE END OF THE HOUR.
April 15th through April 19th 2013
BECOME A CRITIC
The objective of this unit is that you will learn to:
1. Analyze a narrative story structure
2. Identify terms and concepts that serve the basis for movie reviews
3. Synthesize literary/visual concepts into a structured essay
Monday: Adjectives (good, bad, neutral)
Today, you will receive (2) handouts: "How to write a Movie Review; and your 'rubric' for writing your movie review. HOMEWORK: You are to search for a Review on a movie of your choice and print out a hard copy. The review should contain the following elements: 1.name of movie 2.type of movie 3.director 4.actors 5.movie summary 6.critique of movie (tell what critic thinks of the movie)
Tuesday:
>Today we will be go over the Movie Reviews and share examples of writing techniques from varying critics. The objective is to listen to how the critiques develop and word their opinions on all the aspects of the movie. We will pause and reflect/discuss after each area is covered in the examples.
Wednesday and Thursday & Friday:
LET THE SHOW BEGIN! Watch the movie 'Swing Kids'. I do not want you distracted by taking notes, however, view the movie with a critical eye! Think about plot; directing; casting; music score; cinematography; story development; lighting, etc. ENJOY THE SHOW!
HOMEWORK ON THURSDAY:
: Research some background information about the movie "Swing Kids' Find out who Directed the movie; was it an adapted screenplay or an original script; what about the cast?; what year was it made. Write down 10 interesting facts about the movie and turn it in Friday.
The objective of this unit is that you will learn to:
1. Analyze a narrative story structure
2. Identify terms and concepts that serve the basis for movie reviews
3. Synthesize literary/visual concepts into a structured essay
Monday: Adjectives (good, bad, neutral)
Today, you will receive (2) handouts: "How to write a Movie Review; and your 'rubric' for writing your movie review. HOMEWORK: You are to search for a Review on a movie of your choice and print out a hard copy. The review should contain the following elements: 1.name of movie 2.type of movie 3.director 4.actors 5.movie summary 6.critique of movie (tell what critic thinks of the movie)
Tuesday:
>Today we will be go over the Movie Reviews and share examples of writing techniques from varying critics. The objective is to listen to how the critiques develop and word their opinions on all the aspects of the movie. We will pause and reflect/discuss after each area is covered in the examples.
Wednesday and Thursday & Friday:
LET THE SHOW BEGIN! Watch the movie 'Swing Kids'. I do not want you distracted by taking notes, however, view the movie with a critical eye! Think about plot; directing; casting; music score; cinematography; story development; lighting, etc. ENJOY THE SHOW!
HOMEWORK ON THURSDAY:
: Research some background information about the movie "Swing Kids' Find out who Directed the movie; was it an adapted screenplay or an original script; what about the cast?; what year was it made. Write down 10 interesting facts about the movie and turn it in Friday.
February 25th through March 1st, 2013
Monday: CONTINUITY VIDEO STORYBOARD/RECORDING
Students are to break out into their groups to develop/finalize their 15 shot Continuity Storyboard. Crews are encourage to take the camera out to practice some sequence recording. (Make sure you have a pass with all crew members name on it before you go out.)
February 11th through February 15th, 2013
This week we will continue our unit on 'Continuity Video' taping techniques.
1. Crews will record 8-10 shots using a combination ECU, CU, MS, LS that demonstrate a fluid sequence as if electronically edited.
-upon completion of 'practice' continuity video footage, crews will meet with Mrs. G to critique the footage. Notes will be recorded on Critique and passed back for use in executing Continuity Video Taping Assignment.
2.On Thursday we will collectively be viewing 'practice' footage from various crews to help demonstrate the 'dos' and 'don'ts' for Continuity Video Recording.
3. When not in the field recording, each crew will meet and make appropriate changes to their storyboards based on notes and marks written in by Mrs. G.
-Final copies are due Friday at the beginning of the hour
1. Crews will record 8-10 shots using a combination ECU, CU, MS, LS that demonstrate a fluid sequence as if electronically edited.
-upon completion of 'practice' continuity video footage, crews will meet with Mrs. G to critique the footage. Notes will be recorded on Critique and passed back for use in executing Continuity Video Taping Assignment.
2.On Thursday we will collectively be viewing 'practice' footage from various crews to help demonstrate the 'dos' and 'don'ts' for Continuity Video Recording.
3. When not in the field recording, each crew will meet and make appropriate changes to their storyboards based on notes and marks written in by Mrs. G.
-Final copies are due Friday at the beginning of the hour
February 4th through February 8th, 2013
This week we will be learning about 'Continuity Video' taping techniques. You will learn about the 180 degree rule and jump cut, match cut and cut-aways; how to apply the 180 degree rule; how to avoid 'jump cuts'; as well as the advantages/disadvantages to these techniques.
Lecture; Demonstration; Participation; Video Links and various exercises will be utilized throughout the week.
Each crew will be responsible for a 'field taping' assignment demonstrating "Continuity" through a video short. Crews are required to develop their concept for the Continuity Video Project this week to be turned in by the end of the day on Friday. Formative crew tapings will be scheduled for next week to ensure that 'continuity concept' is understood.
CRITIQUES TO FOLLow
Handout: Criteria for "Continuity Video Assignment"
For a copy of the Continuity Video Assignment,click here
Continuity Video Sample #1, click here.
Continuity Video Sample #2 - Fight Scene, click here.
180 Degree Rule, click here.
180 Degree Rule #2,click here
Jump Cut/Match Cut/Cut-Away Video,click here THURSDAY: 180 degree rule – doing it right and doing it wrong Continuity short:
Lecture; Demonstration; Participation; Video Links and various exercises will be utilized throughout the week.
Each crew will be responsible for a 'field taping' assignment demonstrating "Continuity" through a video short. Crews are required to develop their concept for the Continuity Video Project this week to be turned in by the end of the day on Friday. Formative crew tapings will be scheduled for next week to ensure that 'continuity concept' is understood.
CRITIQUES TO FOLLow
Handout: Criteria for "Continuity Video Assignment"
For a copy of the Continuity Video Assignment,click here
Continuity Video Sample #1, click here.
Continuity Video Sample #2 - Fight Scene, click here.
180 Degree Rule, click here.
180 Degree Rule #2,click here
Jump Cut/Match Cut/Cut-Away Video,click here THURSDAY: 180 degree rule – doing it right and doing it wrong Continuity short:
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