9th Grade Media Arts - Weekly Lesson Plans (Weeks 1-36)

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Week 1: Introduction to Media Arts and CompetesEDU Platform

Standard: 9.MA:Cr1.a (Creating)

Essential Questions:
- What is media arts?
- How does it integrate with digital platforms like CompetesEDU?
Concepts:
- Understanding media arts and how it integrates with digital platforms like CompetesEDU
- Introduction to various media creation tools and techniques
Materials:
- Smartphones/tablets, projector, media arts examples
Vocabulary:
- Media arts
Learning Goals:
- Students will grasp the basic concepts of media arts and the competition framework on CompetesEDU
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to describe how CompetesEDU works and its role in media arts competitions
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate understanding by creating their own CompetesEDU account and submitting a simple introductory video.
Discussion (Anticipatory Set):
- “Have you ever participated in a competition? How do we use platforms to share creative work? Have you ever participated in a competition setting on a social media site?”
Demonstration (Direct Instruction):
- Teacher presents the CompetesEDU platform and shows how to submit a video.
- Teacher creates a short introductory video about themselves and submits it on CompetesEDU.
Doing (Guided Practice):
- Teacher walks around and helps students with any technical issues in creating their CompetesEDU accounts and submitting their videos
Doing (Independent Practice):
- Students create a short introductory video about themselves.
- Students independently submit their videos.
Reflection:
- Students reflect on the process of creating and submitting their video
Connection (Standards): 9.MA:Cr1a

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Week 2: Creating a Short Film on a Personal Topic

Standard: 9.MA:Cr2.a (Creating)

Essential Questions:
- How can media arts be used to express personal identity?
Concepts:
- Storytelling, visual communication, personal expression
Materials:
- Smartphones/tablets
Vocabulary Words:
- Narrative
Learning Goals:
- Students will explore personal identity through the creation of short films
Learning Objectives:
- Students will create a 1-minute video telling a story about themselves.
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will share their 1-minute video on CompetesEDU
Discussion (Anticipatory Set):
- “How can we use videos to tell stories about ourselves? What are some elements that make a story compelling?”
Demonstration (Direct Instruction):
- Teacher showcases examples of short films that express personal identity.
Doing (Guided Practice):
- Students brainstorm ideas for their short films
- Teacher provides feedback and guidance on ideas
Doing (Independent Practice):
- Students film and edit their short films
Reflection:
- Students reflect on the process of creating a short film about themselves
Connection (Standards): 9.MA:Cr2.a

Week 3: Introduction to Video Editing

Standard: 9.MA:Pr4.a (Producing)

Essential Questions:
- How can we manipulate video footage to tell a story effectively?
Concepts:
- Basic video editing techniques (cuts, transitions, effects)
Materials:
- Smartphones/tablets with video editing capabilities
Vocabulary Words:
- Cut
Learning Goals:
- Students will learn basic video editing techniques
Learning Objectives:
- Students will create a 30-second edited video using basic cuts
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will share their 30-second edited video on CompetesEDU
Discussion (Anticipatory Set):
- “How do filmmakers use editing to create different moods and tell stories? What are some examples of effective video editing you’ve seen?”
Demonstration (Direct Instruction):
- Teacher demonstrates basic video editing techniques (cuts only) using a smartphone/tablet
Doing (Guided Practice):
- Students practice using the editing app with sample video clips provided by the teacher
- Teacher provides assistance and feedback
Doing (Independent Practice):
- Students create a 30-second edited video using basic cuts
Reflection:
- Students reflect on the impact of editing choices on the overall message of a video
Connection (Standards): 9.MA:Pr4.a

Week 4: Targeting Different Audiences in Media

Week 5: Storyboarding for Video Projects

Week 6: Filming Techniques and Composition

Week 7: Introduction to Sound Design

Week 8: Analyzing Media Messages

Week 9: Creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Week 10: Introduction to Animation

Week 11: Exploring Different Genres of Media Arts

Week 12: Collaborative Media Project

Week 13: Midterm Review and Project Showcase

Week 14: Introduction to Copyright and Fair Use

Week 15: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Week 16: Introduction to Web Design

Week 17: Creating Digital Art

Week 18: Podcasting and Audio Storytelling

Week 19: Introduction to Game Design

Week 20: Media Arts and Social Issues

Week 21: Music and Sound in Media

Week 22: Analyzing Visual Storytelling in Film

Week 23: Creating a Short Documentary

Week 24: Introduction to Interactive Media

Week 25: Exploring Virtual and Augmented Reality

Week 26: Remix Culture and Creative Appropriation

Week 27: Media Arts and Storytelling

Week 28: Creating a Music Video

Week 29: Media Arts and Cultural Identity

Week 30: Careers in Media Arts

Week 31: Sound Design & Music in Media

Week 32: Animation Basics

Week 33: Interactive Media & Web Design

Week 34: Media Ethics & Digital Citizenship

Week 35: Final Project Development

Week 36: Final Project Showcase & Reflection

9th Grade Media Arts - Weekly Lesson Plans (Weeks 1-36)

Week 1: Introduction to Media Arts and CompetesEDU Platform

Standard: 9.MA:Cr1.a (Creating)

LISTS OF WEEKS

Week 2: Creating a Short Film on a Personal Topic

Standard: 9.MA:Cr2.a (Creating)

Week 3: Introduction to Video Editing

Standard: 9.MA:Pr4.a (Producing)

Week 4: Targeting Different Audiences in Media

Week 5: Storyboarding for Video Projects

Week 6: Filming Techniques and Composition

Week 7: Introduction to Sound Design

Week 8: Analyzing Media Messages

Week 9: Creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA)

Week 10: Introduction to Animation

Week 11: Exploring Different Genres of Media Arts

Week 12: Collaborative Media Project

Week 13: Midterm Review and Project Showcase

Week 14: Introduction to Copyright and Fair Use

Week 15: Digital Citizenship and Online Safety

Week 16: Introduction to Web Design

Week 17: Creating Digital Art

Week 18: Podcasting and Audio Storytelling

Week 19: Introduction to Game Design

Week 20: Media Arts and Social Issues

Week 21: Music and Sound in Media

Week 22: Analyzing Visual Storytelling in Film

Week 23: Creating a Short Documentary

Week 24: Introduction to Interactive Media

Week 25: Exploring Virtual and Augmented Reality

Week 26: Remix Culture and Creative Appropriation

Week 27: Media Arts and Storytelling

Week 28: Creating a Music Video

Week 29: Media Arts and Cultural Identity

Week 30: Careers in Media Arts

Week 31: Sound Design & Music in Media

Week 32: Animation Basics

Week 33: Interactive Media & Web Design

Week 34: Media Ethics & Digital Citizenship

Week 35: Final Project Development

Week 36: Final Project Showcase & Reflection

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