Media Arts 9

Welcome to Media Arts 9

Media arts 9 website link ( please log in to your RVS google account to view)

Course outline

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to give students an introduction into the world of Multimedia. We will focus on using a wide variety of ways to create and present multimedia messages.  Skills in Drawing, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Video Creation and Editing, and the use of Digital Presentation and Word Processing software will be implemented.

This course serves as an introduction to the High School Level Media Arts program which focuses in the areas of Photography and Filmmaking.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to be progressive in the skills and technical knowledge demanded of the students. It is a project based course and skills are learned while students are working on projects. As students progress through the course, the skills from the previous projects are built upon.

EVALUATION

Students are evaluated on each project through a marking rubric. Students are made aware of the rubric at the start of each assignment and the expectations required to achieve each level of success.  Projects are weighted based on weeks assigned and comprise 100% of the final grade.  There is no final exam, and the final and mid-term mark is based upon work completed during class.

Topics and Projects

Introduction to DIGITAL DRAWING AND PRESENTATION

  • Students learn the fundamentals of presentation software.  Students start with computer drawing,and then create an interactive presentation of their work.

Introduction to PHOTOGRAPHY AND DESIGN

  • Students learn the fundamentals of Visual Composition and design, SLR camera operation, and digital photograph manipulation in professional Adobe software. Students complete a photo portfolio and design portfolio.

Introduction to PHOTO ANIMATION

  • Students learn the fundamentals of photoAnimation including, Cinematic Storytelling, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, and Presentation.  Students create a one minute animation in their choice of style.

All films, animations and portfolios are showcased to the class, and the best work may be presented to the school and community.

TOPICS

OUTCOMES

PROJECTS

interactive presentation

3 weeks

Students learn the fundamentals of presentation software, create and include a variety of media. Experiment with different exporting, presenting  and collecting of media

  1. Paint / presentation assignments
  2. Final display of all  class projects in interactive presentation/ website

Photography and design

4 weeks

Students learn the fundamentals of Visual Composition and design, SLR camera operation, and digital photograph manipulation in professional Adobe software

  1. Photo portfolio
  2. Design portfolio

Animation

2 weeks

Students learn the fundamentals of photoAnimation including, Cinematic Storytelling, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, and Presentation.

  1. One min photo Animation with original story

Project Management

In preparation for high school CTS courses,  this class emphasizes project management, therefore students are expected to plan projects carefully in order to meet all deadlines.  Students who find they may not be able to meet deadlines will be required to spend time in the media lab outside of class time, at lunch, before or after school.  Any exceptional situations should be discussed with Mrs Gaudio.

Materials, Equipment & Resources

Students using school equipment assume responsibility for loss or damage and may only use the equipment for approved school projects.  The course fee is used to purchase consumable items and resources and to maintain equipment in the Media Arts Studio.  Everyone must respect the facilities and equipment in the Media Arts Studio.

  • Students will have shared access to some of the AV equipment, DSLR cameras and accessories as needed .  Most equipment may be signed out for overnight use.
  • Students should have at least a 8G USB memory stick to back up and transfer data.
  • Students are expected to use the classroom computers and professional software for their projects.
  • Classroom computers have the professional graphic and video software required for this course.  Students who wish to have professional software on their devices can take advantage of educational pricing through Apple or software4students.ca
  • Use of personally owned devices in the multimedia lab is not encouraged, but may be a option in some cases, and will be discussed on an individual basis.

There is a reasonable amount of wear and tear that is expected on equipment with regular and responsible use. The cost of repair and upkeep is included in the student fees of this course and is not the responsibility of the student who is using the equipment appropriately.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Please review the Media Arts Guidelines and sign the enclosed Release Form.    If you have any further questions, contact Mrs. Gaudio at the school  or by email agaudio@rockyview.ab.ca.

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