Audio/Video Production

Course Syllabus

Audio/Video Production 2012-2013 Harlandale High School

Teacher: Samuel Lerma Contact Information (PHONE): 989-1092 6th period conference Room: Film School (FX) [email protected]

Course Description: Instruction is designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in movie, video, and television production careers.

Instruction is designed to develop and enhance skill sets and development in movie and digital film careers. Students will produce digital film productions as the key members of a production crew. They will be responsible for pre-production, production, and post-production of film projects. These digital film productions are vertically and horizontally aligned with other components and courses in the film school.

Students are expected to work collaboratively in production situations that presently exist in. digital filmmaking production in the film industry. These students will also be expected to produce digital films both on campus and on location in the community. Resources and materials consist of digital cameras, lighting systems, audio acquisition field equipment, proprietary digital film editors, camera stabilization systems, as well as the academic infrastructure of the film school and Harlandale High School that reinforces and enhances student production activities.

Pre-production: Screenwriting, Storyboarding, Crew acquisition, Location acquisition, Casting (Actors), Producer, Pitch & Budget negotiation (Equipment and Film Dollars)

Production: Lighting, Sound, Location, Sets and Set Design, Camera Direction & Logistics

Post-Production: Film Editing, Film Score and/or Sound Post, Exhibition and Marketing

Resume Building: Advanced film students will work on building a demo reel, and resume for their post secondary education/career. They will be given 3 copies of this reel.

Students being taught from this curriculum will also watch relevant films while simultaneously learning about the art of filmmaking—essentially learning through movies. Ultimately, students will be encouraged to “take the plunge” and make their own professional level films. Tutoring: Tutoring will be held on Wednesday’s from 4-5PM or by appointment.

Grade break down: 30% In-class participation/daily work 30% On-location film production work, Film screening attendance-participation, Film festivals (if requested by teacher/producer) 15% Film Reviews (homework) 10% Weekly Notebook Checks 15% Exams/Tests/Quizzes

Filmmaker’s Notebook: The student’s will be expected to keep a notebook full of all the handouts and notes taken in class pertaining to film lessons. These notebooks will be invaluable in the students school year because all information collected in these notebooks will be used to study for quizzes, tests, and finals. The students will also be graded on the notebook at the end of each semester.

Homework policy: Film Reviews are due every Friday without exception unless directed otherwise by the teacher. Other homework is due (i.e. weekly projects) on the day indicated. Students who do not turn in homework will have their film projects frozen and access to equipment suspended until homework is completed and turned in. Late work: I do not accept late work. Student mortal injury, or a death in the family are exceptions.

Attendance policy: Students are expected to be in the studio and ready to work when the tardy bell rings. If the student is out, it is his/her responsibility to get the work that he or she is missing. If absent. It is the student's responsibility to make sure the instructor is aware if it’s an excused absence.

HARLANDALE: A family working together to provide a high quality education where all students graduate to become productive and successful citizens for the 21st century.

Nondiscrimination Act: In accordance with Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title IX, Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1992, the Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, military status, color, national origin, age, sex, disability or any other basis prohibited by law. Title IX Coordinator is Magda Reynolds, 7026 S. Flores, San Antonio, TX 78214-2997, (210) 921-4349. Section 504 Coordinator is Denise Stavinoha, 934 Flanders, San Antonio, TX 78211, (210) 921- 4700.

De acuerdo con el título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles del año 1964, el Título IX de la Reforma Educativa del año 1972, el Artículo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación del año 1973 y e1 Título II de la Ley de 105 Estadounidenses con Discapacidades del año 1992, el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Harlandale no discrimina por motivos de raza, religión, estado militar, color, nacionalidad, edad, sexo, discapacidad ni por ningún otro motivo prohibido por Is ley.