| Why
Teach Music Video Production
Video is a very important and persuasive medium. Not only are there incredible career opportunities in
this field, but as viewers we all need to understand what is behind the magic of video production.
Whether they have an interest in working in the movie industry, television, or news, or if they just want
to tell their own stories, Music Video is a powerful way to engage students in the high-tech world of story
telling while teaching the basic skills and concepts behind video creation, editing, and production.
Some
Key Concepts and Outcomes
- Understand
and demonstrate the functions of a video editing system
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Apply the design process to real world problems
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Explain how technology has revolutionized the video
and music industries
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Understand and demonstrate how to make a music video
with positive impact
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Prepare an informational or persuasive oral presentation
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Explain the basic elements of a music video
Curriculum
Length
The curriculum has been designed for flexibility with
two separate projects. The length of the curriculum is controlled by the educator
and can run from 20 to 45 hours.
How We Teach
To make the curriculum easy to implement, all the necessary
knowledge and skills are delivered through totally interactive
software. Through text, pictures, animations, and digital
video, students are led through the exciting world of
music video production. Due to the highly interactive
and self-directed nature of our curriculum, each student
is allowed to find their own pace. Regardless of the
learner’s motivation or learning style, students
will find a new level of success with our innovative
and engaging approach.
This curriculum was designed to support state assessments
by addressing national math, language, science, and
technology standards.
Skills for Life
Good life skills are made relevant through situations
that have students examine their actions. Through interactions
with their boss, co-workers, and customers, students
learn what it takes to be successful in the real world.
They discover the long-term benefits of making the choice
to take pride in what they do.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Employers want people who solve problems. Our projects
lead students through analyzing, brainstorming, and
creating solutions using the design process.
Computer
Requirements:
For
PC: Windows®
98SE or higher; Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or
higher; Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 800 MHz or higher;
256 MB of RAM; 2 GB of hard disk space; CD-ROM; DirectX
9 compatible graphics card; DirectX 9 compatible sound
card; minimum 1024x768 screen resolution; headphones
For
MAC: Macintosh computer with a PowerPC G4, G5, or Intel
Core processor; 733 MHz or faster processor required
for iDVD; 256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended); Mac OS
X 10.3.9 or Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later (Mac OS X 10.4.4
recommended); iTunes 6.0.2 or later and QuickTime 7.0.4
or later; DVD drive for installation; 9 GB of available
disk space; headphones
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