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Home Court Advantage

In this classroom, you will experience what we call here at Del Norte, the Home Court Advantage. Home Court Advantage refers to how we treat each other by assuming the highest standards in Safety, Support, and Belonging. As a member of this class and this school, we will expect that this is a SAFE place to be who you are, that we will SUPPORT each other no matter who we are, and that we BELONG because we are members of something bigger than ourselves.

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Digital Media, What is it?

The course concentrates on developing competency across the breadth of film and video production positions, from script creation to presentation of the finished product. The course will focus on writing, directing, acting, producing, storyboarding, scheduling, cinematography, lighting design, audio engineering, and editing. Students will be challenged with group assignments that will give them hands- on experience with all elements of the production process. This course will expose students to the proper use of state-of-the-art film and video production tools as well as access to professional seminars from industry professionals. They will learn the vocabulary of film and use it to express themselves clearly and concisely in their writings for that industry. Students will develop ideas individually and also learn the team-concept to achieve their goals visually. Students will compose an outline, create a storyboard, and write a script from which they will produce a video. Students will make editing decisions based upon the script and on their interpretation of film art appreciation. They will be using industry standards in computer hardware and editing software. As an adjunct to in-studio production shows and student films, students will produce on-location television shows which will be broadcasted either live-to-tape or as a live webcast. Most important is the art of filmmaking and the creative process that precedes any film or television project, this page-to-film process can be a painstaking endless series of creating, writing, rewriting, collaboration, and more rewrites. Film study will be broken-down into its creative parts and students will learn how a film is created and produced. Students will study the impact of film and television on society from its social, economic, and political viewpoint. Films will be previewed for students in class and after school, they are expected to know the history of filmmaking and the technological that advances the art form. This course has been approved to meet the UC “f” requirement and PUSD’s Fine Arts requirement.



Can I get a job doing this?

Take a look at some of the career opportunities available in film. I think you'll be surprised.

 

What to expect and what is expected

What you should expect of yourself:
  • Expect to perform with the utmost of academic integrity
  • Expect that you are here to be a learner and a creator
  • Expect to be on-time
  • Expect to help others with what you learn
  • Expect to have fun
What I expect of you:
  • Come to class prepared
  • Stay focused on the task at hand
  • Your work will be YOUR work, plagiarism is lazy and not tolerated
  • Take care of the equipment, your space, and the room
  • Do not chat with others when I'm lecturing or when we are discussing
  • Not use cell phones in class unless I OK it
  • Visit the restroom between classes
  • Have fun

What do I need to know?

What do I need to know to do well in this class?
  • you should know how to stay on task
  • you should know how to be kind and helpful to others
  • you should know how to let go of your artistic insecurities
  • you should know how to think with meaning
  • you should know how to have fun and be productive at the same time

What you need to work at home


Typical Question: May I bring my own laptop to school?
Answer: Yes, but I (Mr. Askegreen), other students, and DNHS/PUSD are not responsible for any resulting damage or theft. Please keep your computer with you at all times and be responsible.
Computer:

A newer computer is obviously going to work better, but be sure to take a look at the system requirements for the software to see if your current computer is going to cause joy or pain.
NOTE: It is highly suggested that students edit everything at school. Filming off campus is great, but plan to edit on school computers as the files can become quite large and hard to transfer.
 

Grading

  • Storyboards = 20 points each
  • Projects = 100 points each
  • Late work deducted 10% per day
  • Late work only accepted up to 10 days after due date (including weekends and holidays)

Grades will be updated as assignments are graded. I do my best to grade as quickly as possible, but life does happen.

Current assignment grades can be found by selecting the Grades button on the left.

Official grades will be posted for 6 week and 12 week grading periods and are found in Synergy located at http://sis.powayusd.com.

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