News Crew
Course Syllabus
“Changing the world,one video at a time.”
Instructor: Lori FarberPhone # 407-623-1462
Email: Website: farbermedia.com
Course Objective: Students will learn TV/Video production fundamentals including cinematography, sound editing, lighting, script writing, storyboarding, graphic design, pre and post video production. A variety of video production career roles will also be explored along with Mac basics. Students will eventually be responsible for producing a daily news show that is televised to the school and community. The majority of this class is dedicated to learning how to direct and produce their own student films including commercials, PSAs, music videos, book trailers, movie trailers, comedies, documentaries, instructional videos, student polls, news features and much, much more.
**In addition to the above, students in News Crew 2 & 3 will continue to perfect their production skills and will go more in depth with their filmmaking & video editing as they grow as young filmmakers.
Materials Needed:
- 4GB minimum or higher flash drive(mandatory)
- Personal headphones or Ear Buds(mandatory)
- Video camera & tripod (optional … see me for suggestions if interested)
Donations: ANY amount is greatly appreciated!(*$25 is the suggested fair share amount.)This donation will include their 2013-14 MMS News Crew Staff T-Shirt that they will need to wear on spirit days and for outside filming projects. (See form attached for more details and explanations.)
Wish List:*Copy paper*Clorox wipes*409 Cleaner*Tennis Ball (yellow)
*Alcohol swabs*Hand Sanitizer*Tissues
Expectations: Students are expected to follow and adhere to ALL classroom and school rules. (Refer to website for more specifics). I also expect students to be in attendance daily, otherwise this creates hardships on group projects, which is the nature of this class. I also expect students to have POSITIVE attitudes, impeccable behavior, be team players, be honest, be trustworthy, and always conduct themselves in a professional & courteous manner. Remember you are ROLE MODELS and will be highly visible to the public eye. Occasional outside filming will also be required for filming extracurricular events such as sports games, music concerts and other school & community events. You are also expected to participate and attend in both of our Film Festivals (Suspense/ Thriller Film Festival = Fall & The Spring Fling = Spring). Alternative assignments will be provided if unable to participate. Students will also be required to have a moodle, edmodo, gmail and Drop Box account. These will be setup in class.
Grades: Grades will be based on participation, projects, classroom assignments, quizzes, tests and homework. The standard OCPS grading scale will be in effect. Please check your child’s progress book frequently. This class is largelya project-based class. **Most ALL films are produced outside of school.
Make Up / Late Work Policy: Please check my webpage if ever you are absent. The standard OCPS make up policy will apply based on # of days absent. It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you have missed and turn in the work in a timely manner. Late work will be penalized by a letter grade for every day it is late. Due to the nature of this class occasional extensions will be provided on a case-by-case assessment. However, you must have approval from Ms. Farber.
Required Forms to Return:
- Policies and Procedures Acknowledgement Form
- Contact Information Form
- Model Release Form
- YMCA Application (**for Video Club and outside filming)
- T-Shirt Donation Form
MMS NEWS CREW Donation / T-Shirt Form
“Changing the world, one video at a time.”
**The suggested fair share News Crew Donation amount is $25. This amount includes a 2013-14 MMS News Crew Staff T-shirt which students are expected to wear on spirit days and for outside filming projects. The remainder of your donation will go towards much needed classroom equipment and supplies which include (new video cameras, still cameras, SD cards, memory card readers, tripods, dollies, headphones, boom mics, software and various TV Studio equipment that needs replacement (studio light bulbs, audio & video cables, and handheld reporting mics). Your support is much needed & appreciated to continue the high caliber & success of our program. I also encourage you as the parent to purchase one too. I will be calling on your help for various film festivals, dances, field trips, etc. and it’s nice to show support of our program.
Please note that ANY amount is acceptable. If you can give more GREAT! ~ I will forever be in your debt!! If you can only afford a lesser amount … not to worry … donate what you can. If times are really hard and you can’t afford anything but still want a t-shirt for you child please contact me privately and I will make sure it is taken care of. I want NO child left behind!
Cash, Check or our online payment is accepted. Checks need to be made payable to MMS and all monies returned to Ms. FarberNOT the front office please. For online payment and ordering please see our school website.
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Student Name ______Period ______
Please indicate t-shirt size needed (youth & adult sizes ). Additional shirts for parents or younger siblings can also be purchased for an additional $15.
*T-shirts will shrink. YS YM YL YXL S M L XL XXL
STYLE (Check one)
Student Donation / T-Shirt Size ______$25 NC1&2 ______NC3______
Additional Shirt(s)Size ______$15 NC1&2 ______NC3______
Extra Donation ______
(to sponsor a less fortunate child/high cost of program supplies)
TOTAL amount included______
Please check one for record keeping purposes
____Cash ____ Check ____Online Payment- Include date submitted for online ______
RETURN THIS FORM and paymentto MS. FARBER
Policies / Procedures Acknowledgement Form
Student Name ______Period ______
Video Policy: I will make sure all videos I produce will be professional in content. I will not violate any copyright laws and will obtain model release forms on all persons used in my film if chosen for various video contests. I promise not to post any videos made in this class on YouTube, Face Book, My Space or any other places on the Internet without consent.
Copyright Policy: I promise to adhere to all copyright policies discussed in class regarding music, pictures, videos, artwork and the distribution of my films. I promise not to use other’s work and represent it as my own. If I use copyrighted materials, I will make sure I have been granted permission by the artist(s) if my project doesn’t fall under the educational Fair Use policy. Any videos, pictures, music or artwork produced in this class are the sole property of OCPS and can be used on school/teacher websites, for contests, other OCPS approved forms of mediaand for the advertisement of our program. Student produced work can and will be used as learning examples to the rest of the learning community.
Professional Conduct Policy: I realize it is an honor and privilege to be a part of the MMS News Crew and that I will be a role model for the rest of the school. I will always conduct myself in a professional & courteous manner with ALL faculty, staff and fellow students. I will have a positive attitude and give 110% all of the time. I will do my BEST to try out every job role in class. I will be an excellent teammate no matter what group or job I am assigned to. I will come to class DAILY prepared with the necessary materials. I promise to comply with our dress code policy also wear appropriate attire to support various school wide events(News Crew T-Shirt = Spirit Day or for outside film shoots, HS/College Spirit Day, news anchors =professional attire, Spirit Week, Culture Fest, etc.). I will always be on task when working outside of class on avideo project and will not disrupt other classes or their learning environments because of my filming. If my behavior is not impeccable and consistent in ALL of my classes I realize I will not be selected as an anchor or any of my acting performances in other films will not be aired. I realize any violation of the above could affect my grade in this class.
Equipment Policy: I will sign out ALL equipment in the equipment log notebook. I will treat all equipment with the utmost respect and care. I realize the breakage or loss of any equipment due to negligence on my part will require me to replace that item in it’s full value. I will not let any other students outside of this class use News Crew equipment. I will not touch any of the TV Studio equipment unless I have been trained & instructed to do so by the teacher. (equipment = any items used in this class including but not limited to computers, laptops, cameras, tripods, dollies, microphones, props, any TV studio equipment or furniture.)
I have read and understand the expectations required in this course syllabus and all other policies and procedures. I realize that failure to comply with any of the policies and procedures may result in the loss of class privileges, lower my grade, or removal from this course.
Student Signature ______Date ______
Parents: I am aware of all the expectations for my child in News Crew and will support thesepolicies and procedures.
Parent Signature ______Date ______
Contact Information Form for Ms. Farber’s class
Student Name ______Period ______
Address______
City ______Zip ______
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Parent/Guardian Name ______Relationship ______
Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______
Cell Phone # ______
Email ______
The best way to contact me is by phone or email. (Circle one)
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Parent/Guardian Name ______Relationship ______
Home Phone # ______Work Phone # ______
Cell Phone # ______
Email ______
The best way to contact me is by phone or email. (Circle one)
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Are there any concerns I should be aware of regarding your child?