10th Grade Goals

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Week 1: Building on the Foundation: 9th Grade Recap & 10th Grade Goals

Standard: 8.MA:Cn11.b (Connecting), 8.MA:Cn12.a (Connecting)

- Standard: 10.MA:Cn11.b (Connecting), 10.MA:Cn12.a (Connecting)
- Essential Question: How can we leverage our 9th-grade media arts skills to explore new creative possibilities and achieve mastery in 10th grade?
- Concepts: Review of 9th-grade concepts, setting goals, creative exploration, CompetesEDU platform.
- Materials: Examples of 9th-grade student work, presentation tools, internet access for CompetesEDU
- Vocabulary: Reflection
- Learning Goals: Students will reflect on their 9th-grade learning, set goals for 10th grade, and re-engage with CompetesEDU.
- Learning Objectives:
  - Recall and discuss key media arts terms, concepts, and skills learned in 9th grade.
  - Identify areas of strength and interest for further exploration in 10th grade
  - Set personal and creative goals for the 10th-grade media arts journey.
  - Explore CompetesEDU and understand its role in showcasing their work and receiving feedback
- Learning Outcomes:
  - Students will create a “Media Arts Growth Portfolio” showcasing their best work from 9th grade and outlining their goals for 10th grade.
  - Students will actively participate in class discussions about the 10th-grade curriculum and expectations.
- Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion about students’ 9th-grade Media Arts experiences, highlighting memorable projects, skills gained, and areas for growth. Encourage students to share their expectations and goals for 10th grade.
- Demonstration: Showcase exemplary 9th-grade projects or other inspiring media works to set the tone for the year. Review how to navigate and use the CompetesEDU platform
- Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in creating a short “Welcome to 10th Grade” video or presentation, showcasing their personalities and media arts interests.
- Doing (Independent Practice): Students create their “Media Arts Growth Portfolio,” incorporating their best work from 9th grade and outlining their goals for 10th grade
- Reflection: Students write a reflective journal entry about their 9th-grade experiences and their aspirations for 10th-grade Media Arts
Connection: Students share their “Media Arts Growth Portfolios” on CompetesEDU, inviting comments and feedback from their peers

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Week 2: Advanced Video Editing Techniques

Standard: 10.MA:Pr4.a, b (Producing)

- Essential Question: How can we utilize advanced video editing techniques to elevate our storytelling, enhance visual impact, and create professional-quality videos?
- Concepts: Advanced video editing techniques (color correction, special effects, transitions, audio mixing), storytelling, visual aesthetics.
- Materials: Video editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve), sample footage, computers, headphones.
- Vocabulary: Post-production
- Learning Goals: Students will explore and apply advanced video editing techniques to enhance their video projects.
- Learning Objectives:
  - Learn about and practice using advanced video editing techniques
  - Apply these techniques to enhance the visual and audio quality of their video projects
  - Understand the role of post-production in creating polished and impactful videos.
- Learning Outcomes:
  - Students will demonstrate their understanding by editing a short video clip using at least three advanced editing techniques and submitting it to CompetesEDU.
- Discussion: Discuss the role of post-production in filmmaking and video creation. Analyze examples of videos that utilize advanced editing techniques, highlighting their impact on storytelling and visual appeal
- Demonstration: Showcase advanced editing techniques using professional video editing software. Demonstrate how to use color correction, add special effects, create smooth transitions, and mix audio tracks
- Doing (Guided Practice): Provide students with sample footage and guide them in applying the demonstrated editing techniques, offering feedback and support
- Doing (Independent Practice): Students select a previously created video or create new footage and apply advanced editing techniques to enhance its quality. Encourage them to experiment with different effects and adjustments to achieve their desired creative vision.
- Reflection: Students reflect on their editing choices and how they contribute to the overall message and impact of their video.
Connection: Students submit their edited videos to CompetesEDU for peer feedback and critique. Encourage them to analyze each other’s use of advanced editing techniques and offer constructive suggestions.

Week 3: Storytelling & Narrative Structure

Standard: 10.MA:Cr2.a (Creating), 10.MA:Re7.b (Responding)

Essential Question: How can we craft compelling stories that resonate with audiences and effectively convey messages through various media forms?
Concepts: Narrative structures (three-act structure, hero’s journey, etc.), plot development, character arcs, conflict and resolution, storytelling techniques in different media
Materials: Examples of stories from various media (films, TV shows, video games, etc.), storyboarding or scriptwriting tools, presentation software
Vocabulary: Narrative
Learning Goals: Students will analyze narrative structures in media and apply those principles to create their own stories
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and analyze common narrative structures used in film, television, and other media
- Develop a storyboard or script for a short video story, incorporating elements of narrative structure
- Understand how narrative structure influences audience engagement and emotional connection
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will create a storyboard or script for a short video story and submit it to CompetesEDU for peer feedback
Discussion: Engage in a class discussion about the power of storytelling and its role in various media forms. Analyze examples of stories from different media, identifying key elements of narrative structure and their impact on the audience
Demonstration: Showcase how to create a storyboard or script, outlining the plot, characters, and key scenes of a story.
Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in developing a basic plot outline for a short story idea, incorporating elements of narrative structure.
Doing (Independent Practice): Students create a storyboard or script for their own short video story, focusing on developing a clear narrative structure and engaging characters
Reflection: Students reflect on their storytelling choices and how they can use narrative structure to enhance their media projects
Connection: Students share their storyboards or scripts on CompetesEDU for peer feedback and constructive criticism. Encourage them to discuss how different narrative choices can impact the audience’s experience.

Week 4: Cinematography & Shot Composition

Week 5: Audio Recording & Production

Week 6: Sound Design & Foley

Week 7: Graphic Design Principles & Elements

Week 8: Digital Imaging & Photo Editing

Revised Week 9: Introduction to 2D Animation

Week 10: Motion Graphics & Kinetic Typography

Week 11: Web Design & User Experience (UX)

Week 12: Media Analysis & Critical Thinking

Week 13: Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking

Week 14: Interviewing & Storytelling Techniques

Week 15: Documentary Film Production

Week 16: Exploring Careers in Media Arts

Week 17: The Business of Media Arts: Freelancing & Entrepreneurship

Week 18: Marketing & Branding for Media Artists

Week 19: Introduction to 3D Modeling & Animation

Week 20: 3D Character Design & Rigging

Week 21: 3D Environment Design & Scene Building

Week 22: Advanced Audio Editing & Mixing

Week 23: Music Production & Composition

Week 24: Podcasting & Audio Storytelling

Week 25: Introduction to Game Design & Interactive Storytelling

Week 26: Game Mechanics & Level Design

Week 27: Narrative Design & Character Development in Games

Week 28: Analyzing Media Representation & Bias

Week 29: The Creative Industries & Intellectual Property

Week 30: Media Arts and Social Impact

Week 31: Advanced 3D Modeling & Texturing

Week 32: Advanced Animation & Visual Effects

Week 33: Interactive Storytelling & Game Development

Week 34: Media Portfolio Development

Week 35: Preparing for the Media Arts Industry

Week 36: Final Project Showcase & Culminating Event

10th Grade Goals

Week 1: Building on the Foundation: 9th Grade Recap & 10th Grade Goals

Standard: 8.MA:Cn11.b (Connecting), 8.MA:Cn12.a (Connecting)

LISTS OF WEEKS

Week 2: Advanced Video Editing Techniques

Standard: 10.MA:Pr4.a, b (Producing)

Week 3: Storytelling & Narrative Structure

Standard: 10.MA:Cr2.a (Creating), 10.MA:Re7.b (Responding)

Week 4: Cinematography & Shot Composition

Week 5: Audio Recording & Production

Week 6: Sound Design & Foley

Week 7: Graphic Design Principles & Elements

Week 8: Digital Imaging & Photo Editing

Revised Week 9: Introduction to 2D Animation

Week 10: Motion Graphics & Kinetic Typography

Week 11: Web Design & User Experience (UX)

Week 12: Media Analysis & Critical Thinking

Week 13: Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking

Week 14: Interviewing & Storytelling Techniques

Week 15: Documentary Film Production

Week 16: Exploring Careers in Media Arts

Week 17: The Business of Media Arts: Freelancing & Entrepreneurship

Week 18: Marketing & Branding for Media Artists

Week 19: Introduction to 3D Modeling & Animation

Week 20: 3D Character Design & Rigging

Week 21: 3D Environment Design & Scene Building

Week 22: Advanced Audio Editing & Mixing

Week 23: Music Production & Composition

Week 24: Podcasting & Audio Storytelling

Week 25: Introduction to Game Design & Interactive Storytelling

Week 26: Game Mechanics & Level Design

Week 27: Narrative Design & Character Development in Games

Week 28: Analyzing Media Representation & Bias

Week 29: The Creative Industries & Intellectual Property

Week 30: Media Arts and Social Impact

Week 31: Advanced 3D Modeling & Texturing

Week 32: Advanced Animation & Visual Effects

Week 33: Interactive Storytelling & Game Development

Week 34: Media Portfolio Development

Week 35: Preparing for the Media Arts Industry

Week 36: Final Project Showcase & Culminating Event

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