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11th Grade Media Arts - Weekly Lesson Plans (Weeks 1-36, including Final Project)

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Week 1: Setting the Stage for 11th Grade: Reflection & Aspiration

Standard: 11.MA:Cn11.b (Connecting), 11.MA:Cn12.a (Connecting)

  • Essential Question: How can we leverage our 10th-grade foundation to achieve even greater heights in media arts this year?
  • Concepts: Review of 10th-grade concepts, setting goals, creative exploration, CompetesEDU platform.
  • Materials: Examples of 10th-grade student work, presentation tools, internet access for CompetesEDU
  • Vocabulary: Reflection
  • Learning Goals:
    • Students will reflect on their 10th-grade accomplishments and set ambitious goals for 11th grade
    • Students will be introduced to the 11th-grade curriculum and expectations
  • Learning Objectives:
    • Identify key skills and knowledge gained in 10th grade
    • Articulate their areas of interest and aspirations for further development in media arts
    • Understand the key focus areas and expectations for 11th-grade Media Arts
  • Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will create a “Media Arts Journey” timeline or visual representation showcasing their progress from 9th to 10th grade and their goals for 11th grade
    • Students will actively participate in class discussions about the 11th-grade curriculum and expectations
  • Discussion: Facilitate a class discussion about students’ 10th-grade Media Arts experiences, highlighting memorable projects, skills gained, and areas for growth. Encourage students to share their expectations and goals for 11th grade.
  • Demonstration: Showcase exemplary 10th-grade projects or other inspiring media works to set the tone for the year. Review how to navigate and use the CompetesEDU platform, emphasizing any new features or functionalities
  • Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in creating a short “Welcome to 11th Grade” video or presentation, showcasing their personalities, media arts interests, and goals for the year
  • Doing (Independent Practice): Students create their “Media Arts Journey” timeline or visual representation, reflecting on their progress and setting ambitious goals for 11th grade
  • Reflection: Students write a reflective journal entry about their 10th-grade experiences and their aspirations for 11th-grade Media Arts.
  • Connection: Students share their “Media Arts Journey” timelines on CompetesEDU, inviting comments and feedback from their peers

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Week 2: Advanced Video Production: Project Planning & Pre-Production

Standard: 11.MA:Cr2.a (Creating), 11.MA:Pr6.a (Producing)

  • Essential Question: How can we plan and execute a complex video production that tells a compelling story and showcases our technical and creative skills?
  • Concepts: Advanced video production, project planning, pre-production, scriptwriting, storyboarding, shot lists, location scouting, casting, equipment, budgeting
  • Materials: Scriptwriting and storyboarding software or templates, video cameras or smartphones, examples of professional video productions
  • Vocabulary: Pre-production
  • Learning Goals: Students will develop a comprehensive plan for a more ambitious video project, incorporating advanced production techniques and creative storytelling
  • Learning Objectives:
    • Brainstorm and develop story ideas, considering genre, target audience, and message
    • Create detailed storyboards and shot lists, planning camera angles, movements, and lighting
    • Conduct location scouting and consider casting and crew roles
    • Develop a production schedule and budget
  • Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will create a project proposal, including a script or treatment, storyboard, shot list, and production plan, and submit it to CompetesEDU for feedback
  • Discussion: Discuss the elements of a successful video production, emphasizing the importance of pre-production planning and organization. Analyze examples of professional video productions, highlighting their storytelling techniques, cinematography, and editing choices.
  • Demonstration: Demonstrate how to create storyboards, shot lists, and production schedules using relevant software or templates.
  • Doing (Guided Practice): Guide students in brainstorming story ideas and developing a basic storyboard or shot list for a short scene
  • Doing (Independent Practice): Students work individually or in groups to develop their video project concepts, creating detailed storyboards, shot lists, and production plans.
  • Reflection: Students reflect on their pre-production process and the importance of planning and organization in successful video production.
  • Connection: Students share their project proposals on CompetesEDU, seeking feedback 

Week 3: Sound Design & Music for Film

Standard: 11.MA:Cr3.c (Creating), 11.MA:Cn10.b (Connecting)

  • Essential Question: How can we use sound and music to create specific moods, enhance storytelling, and evoke emotions in film?
  • Concepts: Sound design, music selection, audio editing, Foley, atmosphere, emotional impact
  • Materials: Examples of film scenes with impactful sound design and music, audio editing software, sound libraries, Foley props (optional), video clips for sound design practice.
  • Vocabulary: Soundscape
  • Learning Goals: Students will explore the power of sound and music in filmmaking and develop skills in creating soundscapes and soundtracks.
  • Learning Objectives:
    • Analyze the use of sound and music in various film genres and scenes
    • Experiment with different sound effects, music genres, and Foley techniques to create specific moods and atmospheres
    • Compose original music or select existing tracks to enhance the emotional impact of a video project
  • Learning Outcomes:
    • Students will create a sound design and music plan for a short film scene and submit it to CompetesEDU.
  • Discussion: Engage in a class discussion about the role of sound and music in filmmaking. Analyze film scenes, focusing on how sound and music contribute to the storytelling and emotional impact. Discuss the different types of sound used in films (dialogue, sound effects, music, ambiance).
  • Demonstration: Demonstrate audio editing techniques using software. Showcase how to layer sounds, create transitions, and adjust levels to create a cohesive soundscape. Also, demonstrate how to select and edit music to fit the mood and pacing of a scene
  • Doing (Guided Practice): Provide students with a short film scene and guide them in creating a basic soundscape, incorporating sound effects and music.
  • Doing (Independent Practice): Students select a short film scene or create their own footage and develop a sound design and music plan. They experiment with different sounds, Foley techniques, and music choices to create the desired mood and atmosphere.
  • Reflection: Students reflect on their sound design and music choices, analyzing how they contribute to the overall impact of the scene.
  • Connection: Students submit their sound design and music plans to CompetesEDU, explaining their creative choices and intended emotional impact. Encourage them to provide feedback on their peers’ work, focusing on the effectiveness of the sound and music choices
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Week 4: Graphic Design & Branding

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Week 5: 3D Animation & Character Performance

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Week 6: Interactive Storytelling & Game Prototyping

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Week 7: Advanced Audio Production & Sound Engineering

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Week 8: Digital Art & Illustration

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Week 9: Media & Society: Exploring Representation & Impact

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Week 10: Experimental Filmmaking & Video Art

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Week 11: Sound Art & Experimental Audio

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Week 12: Media Analysis & Criticism

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Week 13: History of Media Arts & Its Cultural Impact

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Week 14: Exploring Emerging Technologies in Media Arts

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Week 15: Collaborative Media Production

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Week 16: Advanced Video Editing & Post-Production

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Week 17: Exploring Different Media Formats & Genres

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Week 18: Personal Expression & Artistic Voice in Media Arts

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Week 19: Social Media & Digital Storytelling

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Week 20: Collaborative Filmmaking: Pre-Production & Planning

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Week 21: Collaborative Filmmaking: Production & Post-Production

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Week 22: Transmedia Storytelling & World-Building

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Week 23: Media Activism & Social Change

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Week 24: Final Project Preparation & Skill Refinement

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Week 25: Final Project Development & Refinement

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Week 26: Media & Ethics: Exploring Controversial Topics

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Week 27: The Art of the Remix: Reinterpreting & Reimagining Media

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Week 28: Media & Activism: Creating Social Change Campaigns

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Week 29: Media and Cultural Identity: Exploring Representation & Self-Expression

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Week 30: Media Arts & the Future: Exploring Emerging Trends & Technologies

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Week 31: Final Project: Concept Development & Planning

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Week 32: Final Project: Production Phase 1

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Week 33: Final Project: Production Phase 2 & Refinement

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Week 34: Final Project: Presentation Preparation

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Week 35: Media Arts Showcase: Sharing & Celebrating Creativity

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Week 36: Culminating Celebration & Next Steps

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