Holiday Video Editing and Production

Holiday Video Editing and Production

Lesson Plan Entry By Paulette Clapp From Brewer High School--79 Parkway South, Brewer, Maine 04412.

LESSON PLAN TITLE: Holiday Wishes

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: Collaboration, interview skills, public speaking, time management, incorporation of numerous technological tools

GENERAL GOAL AND OBJECTIVE:Build Positive Student and Staff Connection

REQUIRED RESOURCES: Students, Video Cameras, Editing Movie Program, Broadcast System

ANTICIPATORY SET: Students and teacher discuss the various ways the December holidays are celebrated.

LESSON PROCEDURES:
Students undertake the task of producing holiday videos for broadcast throughout the school building prior to the December vacation.
1.Students divide themselves into 2 groups
A.Desire to interview students
B.Desire to interview staff
2.Compile questions to conduct interviews
3.Prepare student filming schedule
4.Gather graphics to enhance videos
5.Students select individuals to interview
6.Camera rotation schedule compiled
7.Set date for the final interviews and filming
8.Videos uploaded to software editing program
9.Prepare video and audio clips
10.Make final editing adjustments then render video
11.Video evaluated by peers
12.Final changes made and rendered
13.Movies broadcast through school's TV system
14.Students recognized for their successful work


CLOSURE (REFLECT ANTICIPATORY SET): Students and Staff discuss the success of the movie and how enjoyable the project became for the whole school. There were daily videos played on the broadcast system so individuals looked forward to each day's interviewees.

ASSESSMENT:This project succeeded in bringing the students and staff together for the holidays. It was an extremely time intensive project that brought out the best in students' efforts. It also made the days prior to vacation an exciting time. We all wondered who would be on camera the next day.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this lesson plan for consideration. P.Clapp--79 Parkway South----Brewer Maine 04412