Unit+Plans

Intro to CCT


 * ** Introduction to the Center for Communication Technology Magnet: **
 * Unit – Communication and Computer Basics ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: **** ESSK.02 Communications: Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology and information. **
 * Standard 2: **** ITCO.05.01.a Explain the fundamentals of operating systems. **
 * Standard 3: **** RWC10-GR.9-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b Use verbal and nonverbal techniques to communicate information **
 * Standard 4: **** RWC10-GR.11-S.3-GLE.3-EO.e Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Human Communication __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the necessary components of the Communication Process. **
 * __ Computer Basics __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the operating system and basic functions of a Macintosh computer. ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Human Communication __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to identify various qualities of effective and ineffective communication. **
 * __ Computer Basics __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to set up a blog and access the given writing prompts. **
 * • Students will be able to create and publish a variety of blog posts throughout the year. ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What is communication? **
 * What are the critical components of the Human Communication Process? **
 * What are the main tools and functions of a Macintosh computer? ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * human communication process, sender, message, receiver, feedback, nonverbal communication, verbal communication, external interference, internal interference, spatial relations, encoding, decoding, WordPress, draft, blog, publish ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write blog posts based on specific writing prompts **
 * Organization – Students will understand where and how to access and save files for future assignments ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Blog Publication **
 * 2. Unit 1 Quiz: short answer, vocabulary ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. K-W-L chart **
 * 2. Think-pair-share **
 * 3. Exit tickets ** ||


 * ** Introduction to the Center for Communication Technology Magnet: **
 * Unit – 3D Modeling ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: ITIM.02.01.e Demonstrate the ability to create and transform objects in 3D space; apply effective lighting and camera manipulations. **
 * Standard 2: ARVD.01.01.a Understand and analyze line, shape, form, color, texture, balance, unity, variety, emphasis, movement and proportion as related to visual communication. **
 * Standard 3: ITIM.02.01.b Demonstrate knowledge of available graphics, video, motion graphics, web software programs. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * __ 3D Modeling __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the basic concepts of creating 3D modeling from simple shapes. **
 * __ Effective Visual Display __**** : **
 * • Students will understand display concepts that effectively show their work. (proportion, color theory, balance) ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * __ 3D Modeling __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to use circles, lines, and squares to create 3D models **
 * __ Effective Visual Display __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to use proportion correctly while creating multiple 3D objects. **
 * • Students will be able to use color theory and balance in their completed 3D projects ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What is 3D modeling? **
 * What shapes can you use to begin a 3D model? **
 * How can you use proportion, color theory, and balance while building 3D models? ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * 2D, 3D, modeling, circle, line, square, rotate, zoom, proportion, color theory, balance ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write blog posts based on specific writing prompts **
 * Organization – Students will save and turn in work to the appropriate locations ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Blog Publication **
 * 2. Unit Quiz: short answer, vocabulary ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. Gallery Walk (Think-pair-share_ **
 * 2. Exit tickets **
 * 3. Unit projects ** ||


 * ** Introduction to the Center for Communication Technology Magnet: **
 * Spring 2015 - Programming ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: **** ESSK.02 Communications: Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology and information. **
 * Standard 2: **** ITIM.02.01 Understand and demonstrate the use of software and hardware for digital communication production, development and project management. **
 * Standard 3: **** STCO.05.02.d Develop new ideas to solve and eliminate recurring issues. **
 * Standard 4: **** RWC10-GR.11-S.3-GLE.3-EO.e Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information. **
 * Standard 5: **** STCO.05.01.a Recognize the multidisciplinary approach in solving technological problems. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * • Students will understand the necessary components of programming in Scratch and Flash **
 * • Students will know about basic creation, programming, and animation; overview of software, including main tools, functions, and keyframing ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * •Students will have completed the Hour of Code **
 * • Students will be able to identify various types of programming. **
 * • Students will be able to access their blogs and given writing prompts. **
 * • Students will be able to create and publish a variety of games and animations ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What is programming? **
 * What are the critical components of programming? **
 * What are the main tools and functions of programming? **
 * What is the pro-argument behind having every student in the world learn to code? ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * Creation, Hour of Code, programming, animation, interactivity, keyframing, WordPress, draft, blog, publish ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write blog posts based on specific writing prompts **
 * Organization – Students will understand where and how to organize plans and tools in order to successfully create animations and interactive games ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Blog Publication **
 * 2. Unit Quiz: short answer, vocabulary ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. Gallery walks **
 * 2. Think-pair-share **
 * 3. Exit tickets ** ||

Senior Video Intern
 * ** Senior Video Intern: **
 * Unit – Video 101 and Assignment Procedures ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: **** AVTF.01.01 Understand the concepts, principles, elements and techniques of audio, video and film production. **
 * Standard 2: **** AVTF.01.01.a Explore elements and techniques for the production of audio, video and film **
 * Standard 3: **** COJB.05.01.c Demonstrate the ability to place, move, clip, paste, and cut video and audio on a timeline of a video editing program. **
 * Standard 4: **** AVTF.02.02.b Follow planning process to create projects. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the four phases of every video production, and how to create and effective video **
 * __ Classroom/Assignment Procedures __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the procedures involved with each video assignment. ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to compartmentalize each video assignment into the four phases of video production **
 * • Students will be able to complete the necessary planning documents for each video project **
 * __ Classroom/Assignment Procedures __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to use the classroom/teacher website to work through each video project ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What are the four phases of video production? **
 * What are the necessary planning documents that need to be completed before production can begin? **
 * How can you create an effective “call-to-action?” ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, program proposal, storyboard, production meeting, editing, export, call-to-action ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write on-line program proposals based on specific prompts **
 * Organization – Students will need to plan (program proposal and storyboard) before they begin video production ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Completed Videos (Three) **
 * 2. Unit 1 Vocab Quiz ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. Program Proposals **
 * 2. Storyboards **
 * 3. “Best in Class” voting ** ||


 * ** Senior Video Intern: **
 * Unit – Text, Graphics, Keyframes ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: **** COJB.05.02.a Synthesize visual images, effects, graphics, text, music and/or sound to evoke emotion and tell a story. **
 * Standard 2: **** AVTF.01.01.a Explore elements and techniques for the production of audio, video and film **
 * Standard 3: **** COJB.05.01.c Demonstrate the ability to place, move, clip, paste, and cut video and audio on a timeline of a video editing program. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Using Text/Graphics __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the four rules for using text and graphics in a video production **
 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to use elements (text and graphics) effectively in a video editing timeline ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Text/Graphic Creation __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to create effective text/graphics in a video production using the four rules **
 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to place their created text/graphics in a video timeline **
 * • Students will be able to effectively use text and graphics in a video production ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What are the four rules for using text and graphics in a video production? **
 * How can you create an effective “call-to-action” using text and graphics? ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * Rule 1: Stick to thick, Rule 2: Concentrate on Contrast, Rule 3: 3 and 3, Rule 4; Motion is a must, GRFX, OTS, aspect ration, 16:9, 4:3, title safe, action safe ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write on-line program proposals based on specific prompts **
 * Organization – Students will need to plan (program proposal and storyboard) before they begin video production ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Completed Videos (Two) **
 * 2. Unit Vocab Quiz ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. Program Proposals **
 * 2. Storyboards **
 * 3. “Best in Class” voting ** ||

Radio & TV Broadcasting
 * ** Radio and TV Broadcasting: **
 * Unit 1 – Daily Television Production ** ||
 * ** Standard 1: **** COJB.05.01.a Correctly use tripod, camera, mics and lights to capture raw footage. **
 * Standard 2: **** COJB.04.02.a Rehearse presentations to enhance performance and improve delivery **
 * Standard 3: **** ESSK.01.02.e Edit copy to create focused written documents such as agendas, audiovisuals, bibliographies, drafts, forms/documents, notes, oral presentations, reports, and technical terminology. **
 * Standard 4: **** AVTF.01.01 Understand the concepts, principles, elements and techniques of audio, video and film production. ** ||
 * ** Knowledge (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will understand how to create, edit, produce and broadcast a television show **
 * • Students will understand how to produce video segments in the field as well as the studio **
 * __ Classroom/Assignment Procedures __**** : **
 * • Students will understand the procedures involved with completing weekly video projects. ** || ** Skills (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit): **


 * __ Video Production __**** : **
 * • Students will be able to create, edit, produce and broadcast a daily television show **
 * • Students will be able to produce video segments in the field as well as the studio **
 * __ Classroom/Assignment Procedures __**** : **
 * • Students will produce weekly video projects. ** ||
 * ** Essential Question(s): **


 * What are the key roles in producing a 10-minute daily variety show? **
 * What are the processes involved to edit and produce a completed video segment? ** ||
 * ** Key words/vocab: **


 * Reader, GoTo, backlight, mixing, video capture, timeline, OTS graphics, segment, anchor, studio manager, teleprompter, producer, studio, cut-away, keyframe ** ||
 * ** WICOR Strategy: **


 * Writing/Reading - Students will write, collaborate, edit, and produce the //Spartan Edition// **
 * Organization – Students will plan and collaborate for each different segment of the //Spartan Edition// ** ||
 * ** Unit Performance Assessment: **


 * 1. Completed //Spartan Edition// Production **
 * 2. Broadcast and upload the day’s //Spartan Edition// **
 * 3. Completed “Class” and “Personal” videos ** |||| ** Formative Assessments (daily/weekly): **


 * 1. Broadcasting the //Spartan Edition// **
 * 2. “Class” and “Personal” video assignments ** ||