ED 514 Educational Video and Multimedia
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Course: 514
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Units: 3
Faculty information:
Ray Gen, Ed.D.
Adjunct Faculty – Master of Arts in Educational Technology
Office: Instant Messaging – screen name: docraygen, online most evenings
Phone: 310.615.2650 x231 Fax: 310.640.8079
raygen@earthlink.net (for quickest response in evenings)
rgen@esusd.k12.ca.us (for quickest response weekdays)
I encourage you to contact me beyond the class meetings if you have any questions about the assignments. I have provided my contact information in the hope
that you will use it if you so desire or need.
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The course covers
the use of video and interactive multimedia for instruction. Topics addressed
include the use of video cameras, video editing equipment, titling software,
various methods of video and graphics digitizing, and interactive computer
assisted instruction (CAI). Projects include producing a video using hypermedia
authoring software to create interactive multimedia software and writing a
hardware acquisition grant.
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Students
will be exposed to basics in video project composition. They will learn how to
build visually effective shots, how to use music to enhance the feel of the
presentation, and how to create a movie project that is designed to keep a
student’s attention and teach standards based material all at the same time.
Student outcomes:
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Learn the process of
planning, shooting, editing a video.
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Develop
knowledge on locating and acquiring the necessary equipment to create videos at
one’s own school.
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Learn
the basic shot composition techniques that add visual quality to a video
project.
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Learn how to design a
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Learn how acquire and use
a wide variety of video support software and technology.
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Acquire a complete
understanding of a video editing software package.
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Learn how to export
finished video in a variety of different formats to maximize distribution
possibility of students’ work.
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Enhance one’s ability to
collaboratively work with others to innovate new and creative ideas for video
production and implementation.
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Learn how to shot, edit
and export movie based on the California State Standards.
Required Textbook(s) and Study Resources
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The Little Digital Video Book
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Written
by the Michael Rubin
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Peachpit Press;
1st edition (
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ISBN: 0735615128
Recommended
Reading and Other Course Resources
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Software required
for the course:
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For Windows based
students:
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Studio DV 8.5 by
Pinnacle Systems
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For I-book users:
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iMovie
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Additional
software from the Macromedia Suit and the Adobe Suit may also be used in video
production.
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Additional Online
reading/resources:
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ISTE Technology
standards: www.iste.org
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Video Streaming
http://www2.umist.ac.uk/isd/lwt/clickgo/the_guide/the_guide.htm
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Adobe Online
Resources and Course http://www.adobe.com/education/curriculum/dv_curriculum.html
· Additional recommended reading:
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Lighting
for Digital Video and Television
§ Jackman, John
§ CMP Books; (August 2002)
§ ISBN: 1593270003
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Course
Calendar/Schedule; include the following:
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Schedule
| o Introduction: Videos and Instruction / Rubric Development | Class
1 |
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| o Materials Inventory & Camera | Class 2 | |
| o Law of Thirds and other shooting strategies | Class
3 |
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| o Standards Based Screen Play | Class
4 |
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| o Video Capture | Class
5 |
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| o Video Editing | Class 5-7 | |
| o Video Exporting | Class 5-7 | |
| o Production Notebook Progress Report | Class
8 |
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| o Standards Based Production Film Festival | Class
9 |
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| o Production Notebook Due (electronic format) | Class
9 |
Assignments
| 1. Establish Rubric - Group Project | 10 pts | |
| 2. Chapter Summaries on Rubin & lead discussion | 5 pts | |
| 3. Evaluation of currently used instructional videos | 10 pts | |
| 4. Production Notebook | 15 pts | |
| 5. Bring in sample videos & lead discussion |
5 pts |
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| 6. Write screenplay & storyboard | 10 pts | |
| 7. Standards-based instructional video | 45 pts |
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Class 1 – Introduction: Videos and Instruction
o After the dawn of movie making, educational content came close behind.
o Two types of classroom video production:
- Coverage of event
- Instructional
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Rubric Development - Group Project
Sample Rubrics: http://207.28.11.252/eblue/imovies/imovierubric.html
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References: http://www.paulivester.com/schoolfilm/schoolfilm.htm
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Class 2 - Materials Inventory & Camera.
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A key to any
successful production is the knowledge of what equipment is going to be the
best equipment to invest in for a production. This assignment will ask the
students to plan, investigate and then secure the hardware, software,
equipment, and other props and necessary tools.
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Bring in your
camera and explain to the class its functioning parts
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Read Rubin –
chapters 1 & 2
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Chapter Summary:
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View 2 Sample
videos:
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Reference: http://videoexpert.home.att.net/
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Class 3 - Law of Thirds and other shooting strategies.
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The most
prevalent rule to shot composition is the law of thirds. This assignment is
designed to assess the students understanding of what types of shots follow the
law of thirds and other shooting strategies. Students will take pictures with a
digital camera and then compose a story with the pictures that they have
framed. A minimum of 10 pictures must be used to complete the story. Students
have jurisdiction of the content of their story.
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Style standard.
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This presentation
will be presented using PowerPoint. The use of music and animation is recommended.
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Read Rubin – chapter
3
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Chapter Summary:
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View 2 Sample
Videos:
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Reference: http://www.desktop-video-guide.com/shoot-video.html
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Class 4 - Standards Based Screen Play.
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Every video
production, no matter how small, starts with a plan. The screen play is the
plan that students in the class will use to guide them on what events take
place, who speaks, and how the words are spoken. Any good video will start with
a well thought out screen play that addresses the standards the video is
designed to teach.
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Requirements.
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The screen play
will be evaluated on its thoroughness and attention to the detail of providing
a high quality video. Are all of the characters actions explained? Are all of
the actions and blocking explained? Is the action in the screen play centered
on teaching the standard? A quality screen play will address all of these issues.
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Style standard.
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Students will use a
screen play format
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Read Formatting Screenplays –
for Oscars Web Site fellowship
Read Storyboarding
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Summary:
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View Sample
Videos:
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Reference: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/adrian_mallon_multimedia/story.htm
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Classes 5 - 7 Capture, Editing, Exporting Workshops
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Read Rubin
Chapter 4-6
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Summaries:
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View Sample
Videos:
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References:
http://www.digitalproducer.com/
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/video-editing.htm
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edlf/546/exporting.htm
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Class 8 - Production
Notebook Progress Report :
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The presentation
will cover the goals of the project, standards addressed, technical problems
and innovations, and discoveries made during the process of the video. Be sure
to document your entire process and write notes to help you for future
productions. Discoveries could include new and different ways each student has
discovered to use the editing software.
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Style standard.
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This presentation will be in a PowerPoint format. Extra credit will be
given for attempts to liven up the presentation to keep the audience involved
in the student’s presentation.
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View Sample Videos:
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Class 9 - Standards Based Video Production:
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At the end of the
course each students will have designed and produced a educational video that
was based on the California State Standards. The video should be between 5 and
10 minutes. Each video will also have the accompanying support documents, such
as worksheets to guide student learning before, during, or after watching the
video.
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Requirements.
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Students will
formally present their video and explain the goal of the project. Evaluation
will be presented for the “crispness” of the editing, the quality of the shot
design, and the ability for the video to not only hold audience attention, but
to teach the intended standard. Students will also be asked to summarize their
experience and detail ways that their next video will surpass the current video
in quality
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Style standard.
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This presentation will be presented in AVI or MPEG format.
Achievement Scale:
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A |
Superior knowledge regarding details, assumptions, implications, history; superior thinking with information relevant to application, critique, and relationship to other information. |
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B |
More than adequate knowledge regarding technical terms, distinctions, and possesses an ability to use information. |
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C |
Basic knowledge needed to function
and carry on learning regarding major principles, central terms, major
figures, also possesses an awareness of field or discipline. Note that a
grade of C- may not be eligible for transfer and in most programs does not
constitute a passing grade. Please
consult and refer to the Graduate Catalog, Graduate Center Policies, and
specific program catalogs and guidelines for further information. |
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D |
Graduate credit not
given for the grade of D
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F |
Graduate credit not given for the grade of F |
Grading
scale:
The student’s grade in this class will be
determined based on the following scale:
94 –
100 A
90 –
93 A-
87 -
89 B+
83 –
86 B
80 –
82 B-
70 - 79 C
Course
Policies:
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Deadlines:
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All assignments
for the course are to be completed and submitted on time in order to receive
full credit. Late assignments will be
penalized 10% or one-half grade of the total points available per assignment
for each week late or portion thereof.
Permission for late work is granted only by special request to your
faculty. Incompletes are rare and are
available only in “special or unusual circumstances” as negotiated with the
instructor prior to the end of the term. See Student Handbook for policies
regarding Withdrawals and grade record permanence
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Make up work will
be negotiated during the course of the class and at the discretion of the
instructor.
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