Monday, Dec. 16

Hey All!  We've got a busy last day of class!  We need to grade your Reading Questions, and then I'll send out a few Tech Ambassadors.  The rest of us will help DFP3 to create footage for use in our opening credits.

Wednesday is a short "C" Day, and we'll review for the Final Exam that day.  Make sure you have your PINK vocab quiz---that's your review sheet.

Our Final Exam is Thursday morning.

New Crew

Welcome Back!  Hope your 5-day holiday break was relaxing and fun.  Hard to believe, but it's already December, and we have to get ready for Final Exams in just TWO SHORT WEEKS!  Yipes!

The Film Production 3 students will be joining our crew effective immediately.  In addition to helping out in the studio, they will also function as Segment Producers.  What does this mean?

What this means is that we now have more freedom, and some extra help and guidance when it comes to creating short reports and news segments to air on our show.

It also means you sometimes get a break from producing the daily broadcast, in order to focus on a news story or client-based segment.

For example, Max is currently working on creating a short video that will explain how to read your transcript.  This will go up on the AHA website, get emailed to teachers, and aired on our broadcast show next semester as everyone is getting ready to register for next year's classes....talk about TIMELINESS, right?

                             Trying to understand your transcript can be....welll.......frustrating....




So, Max needs to create this great video report that will help everyone, but he needs help to do it!

Luckily, it's DFP3 to the rescue!  He'll have two experienced Film 3 students assigned to help guide him through the process from start to finish.  During that time, he won't be part of the crew that records the broadcast show.



Soon, it will be YOUR turn!  So, start thinking about what kind of segment you'd like to create!

Graded Assignment: Friday, Nov. 22nd

Today we'll take a break from practice recording to think more about broadcast news, what it is, and what it isn't.

As  I mentioned on Wednesday, you need your book for this assignment.  It is due before you leave today.

1. Get out a sheet of blank paper (notebook is fine).  Write your name and Period 1.
2. Open your book to Page 209.
3. Read the first 6 Review Questions.  (Think of this as "research")
4. Read the following pages from this chapter in order to answer the questions:
• Pages 187-190, 192-193 (Stop at "Ethically Funding the News")
5. Answer the 6 Review Questions in writing on your sheet of blank paper.  Make sure you number your answers to correspond with the question.
6. Turn your work in before 8:10.

If you finish early, and you still have work to do on your "Special Report", use this time to complete it.  

We will grade the questions on Monday morning.

You Are Amazing

I am so proud of how this class has pulled together to create such a polished, appealing news broadcast!  I must say, you have taken your 1st Job Assignment very seriously, and the results have amazed me.  You are READY to broadcast your News Show to this campus----in under a month!
We've got technicians working on cleaning up our signal, which is the only thing holding us back.

In the meantime:

• We will continue to practice, and you will "train" one of your peers on your current job.
• We will learn more about Broadcast Journalism, including its specific language and practices, through reading, writing, researching and field practice.

To that end:
Bring your shiny new book to class on Friday!  We'll have a graded assignment to complete.

Getting Closer

Hey All,
This week we'll conduct timed, recorded rehearsals of the show.  We need to finish with enough time to play back the session and critique it.  We will choose a target date for broadcast, notify the AHAHS staff and campus, and prepare to train on system setup for classroom viewing.
Busy Week!

ALL HANDS ON DECK!

Today we'll attempt to reset the grid lighting for the show, so that we can properly light talent.  This will take the assistance of most of the crew.

Only a few people will be working independently:

Edwin and Jen will load Teleprompter Software onto the computer in the studio.
Damian will complete Still Shots and download them onto the computer in the studio.
Josh, QuiQue, and Marcus will watch the 2 TriCaster training videos.
Manuel will organize the Lighting equipment in the 1st closet.


Everyone else will help move equipment, "spot" the ladder crew, and stand in for lighting.  Armando and I will supervise.

Special Reports and Training

This morning, we'll take 20 minutes or so for you to work on your Special Report if it's not done.
Those who have finished their Special Report will watch tutorials for their job field:

Talent:  SHU Broadcast

Lighitng:

Audio:

TriCaster, Tech and News Director will go to the Control Room for TriCaster Tutorials.

Get Ready!

On Monday, we will attempt to record our first full practice session.  Monday's performance will be for a daily grade (see the yellow rubric I gave you).  We will then review the footage and critique.

That means we have to review your job notes from Wednesday.  You'll turn those in this morning.

Today, please check your grades on the front board.  Any missing work from October (highlighted in green at the bottom) can be turned in today.  Grades close next Tuesday.

We're going to take a few minutes today to celebrate the hard work of our DFP3 students....they created several short films for a festival this weekend.  You may use this time to make up missed assignments if you wish, but don't distract others. 

Monday, Oct. 28th

Good morning!  Job Assignments will be announced today.
Take a moment to tour a PBS Television Studio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bd6IXlTKsI&list=FLVC-fj1gfgW_nzkapw_LSyg&index=2
Broadcast Studio Tour

It's a Whole New World...

Today we head into the Production Studio, start talking about the show, choosing jobs, and changing how we do things on a day-to-day basis.....

Friday, Oct. 20th

Hello All,
It's time to finish your Special Report and submit it as a Quick Time file.  First, a quick demo on creating Titles and Credits, and a Career Presentation from Michelle and Quique.  Then, it's off to work!

Exporting a Movie to Quick Time

Exporting a Quick Time Movie

1. Open your film project in iMovie.

2. Go to "Share--Export Using Quick Time"

3. Name it after your movie, and save it to your Desktop.

Wed. Oct. 16th

TODAY IS A C DAY!!! CRAZY, RIGHT?

Use the short time we have together to finish editing your report.  I'll demonstrate adding Titles and Credits to your project.

You'll submit your final report on Friday for 100 points.

Completing your report; moving into the studio!

Hi All!  Welcome Back!  Hope you had a restful Fall Break.

Today, we have several Career presentations that we need to complete.  Then, I'll grade your Cover Footage (20 points) and give you time to edit that material into your Final Report.  We'll turn those stories in for review and critique at the end of this week.

Have you thought about what job you'd like to learn in the studio?  See last week's post for a full list.

Wed. Oct. 9th

Paloma, Aaron and Marcus---see me right away.

EVERYONE:
Today, you have the opportunity to shoot your Cover Footage.  Take advantage of this time!  Cover Footage is due at the end of class on Monday for 20 points.

Once we have your report completely edited (by the end of next week), we'll move into the Studio for Job Training.  Start thinking about the job you'd like to do for our Broadcast.....

Floor Director  (sets lights, runs signals on floor) (2)

Producer  (gathers resources, scheduling)  (2)

News Director  (creates daily format)  (2)

Graphics/Media Editor  (organizes resources)  (2)

Camera 1

Camera 2

Camera 3

Key PA/Backup Camera  (1)

Audio (runs mics & com on floor)  (2)

Technical Director  (signals in control room)  (2)

TriCaster Operators (2)

Talent   (reads the news)  (2)

Sports (1 to 2)

Weather/Interviews     (2)

Production Assistant    (1)

Short Week

Hi All,
A few things on this short short week before Fall Break (YAY!):

• Today (Monday 10/7) is absolutely the last day I'll accept Portfolio Intros for a re-grade.
• We need to grade your Reading Questions (the pink sheet).
• Today you'll have time during class to shoot (or plan to shoot) your cover footage.  That's due when we return from break next Monday.
• Some folks still haven't paid their class fees.  More phone calls home today.
• We need to finish any Career Presentations that haven't been done.

Shooting Cover Footage

You MUST reply in the "Comment" section of this post with YOUR NAME AND A LIST OF THE COVER SHOTS YOU NEED for your report.  This is a 10-point assignment, due on Monday Oct. 7th.  You will then have 1 week to shoot your cover footage, for editing into your final report.
Cover Footage is due Monday, Oct. 14th for 10 points.

Get a Job.

                                      &   



CASTING CALL:  HUNTER’S GAME

Synopsis:  A psychic teen tries to maintain a normal life, while waging a secret war with a sadistic serial killer, in order to save lives by influencing future events.

Production Title: Hunter’s Game

Project: SAG Web series pilot

Production Location: Albuquerque, NM

Director:  Mary Haarmeyer

Casting will take place October 7th, 8th and 9th.  Appointment only

Timeline:  A web series Pilot to be filmed on or around October 21st – November 8th.

Please email headshots and resume to: casting@huntersgame.tv

If you have submitted to Chris Ranney already please do not submit again.

Please, bring two headshots and resumes – NO EXCEPTIONS!



SEEKING:

Hunter Williams: (Caucasian Male) Lead role - A haunted teen, age 17-19, athletic build, black/brown hair, tall (No tattoos/piercings). Hunter is a leader to his peers and a joy to his family.  Haunted by visions of a past he was too young to prevent, Hunter hides a dark secret.  Hunter’s life is a meticulous balancing act of deception, loss, hope, fear, failure, secrets and quiet redemption.

KEIRA DALEY: (Female) A dark, secretive, teen, age 16-18, who has come to live with Alayna Sage after being removed from her violent home.  After seeing Hunter, Keira recognizes him for the gifted psychic he is and is determined to ingrain herself into his life with an agenda all her own.

MADISON ROGERS: (Caucasian Female) A beautiful, smart, strong Christian, 16-19, Madison is the light to Keira & Alayna’s dark in Hunter’s world. Madison is Hunter’s balance, his foothold with the acceptable side of life.  Though sweet, she is not perfect.

SIERRA LAWRENCE: (Female) Best friend to Madison, 16-19, and girlfriend to Noah, Sierra is a teen born in the wrong era.  Free-spirited and gypsy-like, Sierra is the one who is always throwing a wrench in the works for those around her.  Outspoken and daring, Sierra’s live-out-loud presence sometimes draws unwanted attention from the wrong people.

NOAH PARKER: (Male) A comedic dreamer and hopeless optimist, 17-19, Noah is Hunter’s best friend.  For all of Hunter’s seriousness, Noah’s happy-go-lucky attitude helps lighten Hunter’s dark and heavy emotions.  Deep down however, Noah is harboring his own demons.

TRACEY WILLIAMS: (Caucasian Female) The “got-it-all-together” wife of Ethan Williams, age 32.  Tracey is the glue that holds Ethan’s family together. Unaware of the troubled past that Ethan, Brayden and Hunter share, Tracey tries to bridge the ever-widening gap between the three men.  

ZACHARY WILLIAMS: (Caucasian Male) Hunter’s new rambunctious stepbrother, 9-11, who is a big part of Hunter and Ethan’s lives.

LUKE KINARD:  (Male) – Fun-loving detective, 28, always finds the bright side to life, no matter how dark the world around him becomes.  Brayden’s new partner from Houston, TX.

Isaac Reynolds: (Male) A methodical, child-serial killer, strong, athletic type, 25, who begins a battle of wits with Hunter.

GABRIEL FLORES: (Hispanic Male) Aggressive but likeable, young detective, age 29, working his way up the ranks.

AMY CORRALES: (Female) A happy-go-lucky child, 6-9, that is kidnapped from her home, but later saved by Hunter.

CYNTHIA CORRALES: (Female) Loving Mother to Amy, 30-35.

REX MARTINEZ: (Hispanic Male) Quiet, cautious, best friend to Zachary Williams, 9-11.

PAGE WILLIAMS: Gentle spirited, first wife of Ethan Williams, 28, dark hair, slender build.

ZOEY WILLIAMS: Outgoing, talkative, older sister to Hunter, age 7-9. Blonde hair if possible.

FEEBEE WILLIAMS: Opinionated, eccentric, classy, but over all, loving and caring mother to Ethan Williams and grandmother to Hunter, 65 or older.

YOUNG BOY, age 7, to play murder victim of Isaac.

We will also need extras for police, detectives, mechanics, coffee house customers, and volunteer workers at warehouse.

Visit Indie Q at: http://indieq.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Digital Connectors Class---on campus!!

Check out this post from Mr. Soto:

Help us make connections and expand digital literacy!

 

Hi everyone I wanted to reach out to our school about this program. It is a fantastic program for any of your students who love computers and want to learn more than just how to Facebook and Tweet. The Comcast Digital Connectors program. Upon completing the program at the end of the school year students will have earned a Cisco IT Essentials certificate of completion and receive a complimentary Netbook computer. With this certificate students will have the knowledge to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam to allow them an entry-level position in the Information Technology field.

 

This program is usually held at the Hispano Chamber of Commerce so it is difficult for our students to find rides but for this year, with the help of the Atrisco Heritage Foundation, the class will be help here at Atrisco. Please talk to your students about this program and if they are interested you can send them to me at F-113 for an application or send me their name and I will get them an application. Below is more information if you would like and I have attached a link to the video about the program. http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/InTheCommunity/Literacy/Digital_Connectors.html?SCRedirect=true

 

Please help me promote this program to our students.

 

Roland Soto

Atrisco Heritage Academy

Business Technology Teacher

505-243-1458 Ext. 60056

soto_ro@aps.edu

 

 

 

About the program

Comcast Digital Connectors was created to help low-income communities understand the benefits of using broadband, and making it part of their lives (what’s known as “broadband adoption”). The Comcast Digital Connectors program takes that mission a step further by making it possible for hundreds of young adults ages 14 to 21 to develop their skills in using computers, applications and the Internet, and then take what they’ve learned out into their communities to make a difference.

The Digital Connectors train two to three times per week at their local school, community center or affordable housing development to hone their technical skills. The curriculum also provides them with life skills that inspire educational advancement and workforce preparation. Each Connectors team has the opportunity to see where their hard work can lead, as they interact with Comcast employees from around the country who serve as role models by lending their leadership and expertise to local programs.

Digital Connectors commit to provide several hours a month volunteering at community-based organizations, senior centers, churches, local schools, and even reaching out to their own families and friends, to make everyone aware of how broadband can change their lives and helping them to get connected.

INTERESTING OPPORTUNITY!

Dear  New Mexico Film Community  .

 

Albuquerque Film & Media Experience, AFME Foundation and Trimecca, LLC are proud to present AFME’s Student Screenwriting Contest called The Shot.

 

Talented high school and college students will have an opportunity to showcase their abilities, thought process and writing skills by creating a 10-20 page science fiction script, with the winning story being produced and screened at next year’s AFME, taking place June 2-8, 2014.

 

Attached, please find the call for scripts with guidelines and the submission form to be distributed to the student community.  This information can also be found at http://abqfilmexperience.com/student-screenwriting-competition/.  The deadline of November 15^th is just around the corner.

 

We look forward to giving one of your students a shot to tell their story and see it on the big screen.

 

For more information about AFME, please visit www.abqfilmexperience.com.

Friday, Sept. 20th thru Monday, Sept. 23rd

TV students, you have 3 assignments to complete before the end of class on Monday.

Assignment #1:  "Tips for Conducting a Great Interview"

1. Pick up the "Tips" handout, and a copy of the Reading Questions, from the substitute.
2. Working on your own, use the handout to answer the 8 Questions (you may write directly on the aswer sheet).
3. Turn in to the black basket on my desk.
4. Go to Assignment #2.

Assignment #2:  Video tutorials: "Getting Good Sound" and "Choosing a Mic"

1. Pick up a copy of the handout.  You may write answers directly on the handout.
2. Work on your own, NOT with a partner.
3. The substitute will load the DVD and play both tutorials several times so that you can answer the questions. 
4. Turn in your handout to the black basket on my desk when complete.
5. Go to Assignment #3.

Assignment #3: Interview Notes
**You will use this document in your actual interviews over the next 2 weeks, so plan carefully!

1. Pick up a copy of the handout.  You may write directly on the handout.
2. Decide who the interview subject will be for your story.
3. Complete all portions of the handout and turn in to the black basket on my desk. 

**Make sure you have scheduled your interview, and that it is ON THE CALENDAR on the back white board!!!! 

Practice Interviews & Feedback; Scheduling

You MUST have your interview scheduled and written on the calendar today!  If you haven't gone to schedule your interview, you may use 10 minutes of class time to do so, or schedule at lunch and come write it on the calendar.

Interviews must be completed by Sept. 30th; in the meantime, we'll begin collecting "cover" footage for your story, and learning more about quality interviews and our show format.

Today, you will be partnered with another classmate for a recorded practice interview.  You will get a full equipment set and find a quiet location to conduct your interview.  Each of you will conduct a recorded interview; we will then review and critique the footage.

**Please make sure you've received an SD Card from me.

Job Opportunity!

From Indie Q:

Lionsgate / Pantelion Films feature shooting in Albuquerque mid Oct – mid Nov. Seeking interns for: Production Office, Art Department, Costumes, etc. Film experience desired, but not necessary. Must have GREAT attitude, desire to learn, ability to take direction & be professional. Must have own car (will reimburse mileage). No pay but possible school credit available. AMAZING opportunity to work on a feature film with a legitimate local crew. Email resumes to: LaVidaRobotResumes@gmail.com. Indicate in teh subject line the department you’d be most interested in.

Visit Indie Q at: http://indieq.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

Catching UP

Hi All,
Thanks for your patience and professionalism this last week.  I'm really grateful, and I'm glad to be back in the classroom with you!

Let's Catch Up, shall we?

We're going to alternate Career Presentations with Interview Practice and scheduling this week.  We'll spend part of class time on each of these things.

Remember, you need to schedule an interview with a subject that has something interesting and valuable to say about your topic of choice.  You're going to wind up creating a 1 to 2 minutes report on your topic, but the interviews will only comprise a portion of the report.

Use the calendar at the back of the room to sign up for your interview.  It may be during class, lunch, after school, weekends, or early dismissal/late arrival (if that applies to you).  Your interview needs to be concluded by next week.

Plan B

Hi All,
I'm sorry, but I have to be away for a family emergency today.  Things are kind of tough, so I'm asking for your understanding and patience.  We're going to change what we're doing while I'm gone.  Relax, you were going to have to do this later in the semester anyway, okay?  We're just getting it done now.

If you have questions, or need help, click on the Comments link at the bottom of this post.  Tell me who you are, and what you want to know.  I'll post a response to help you.

We will complete Interviews and resume your 1st Reporting Assignment when I get back.  For now, though, here's what we'll do:

Investigating a Career: Conducting Research and Presenting Information
 
Below you'll see my lesson plan on investigating a career and creating a presentation about that career.  Within the plan, there are links to websites and resources you can use, in addition to just doing a plain ol' Google Search. 

Basically, you have to create a 5-slide Power Point Presentation about the career you research for me.  Included in the Lesson Plan below are all of the requirements for the slides, what this project is worth in points, and how you will be graded.  Pay special attention to the "Outcomes" part of page 1.  It tells you exactly what to put in your presentation.

After that are all of the examples you need to get started.  Click once on each image to bring it up full screen, so you can read it.

You may work ON YOUR OWN or WITH ONE OTHER PERSON.  NO TEAMS OF 3!!  It just doesn't work.  I won't approve it.


Here's the Lesson Plan:

Here's a tutorial on using Power Point, if you're new to it:

Here's how to take a screen shot of data, salary info and statistics you want to use:

 This cool little thing shows up that looks like a crosshairs  
+ 

and you use it to draw a box around what you want to take a picture of on your screen.  It automatically takes the picture and saves it to your desktop.  Then, you can use it in your Power Point!  Neat, huh?

Here's how I want you to track and cite the websites you use:

And finally, here's how I'll grade your presentation when I get back:

What makes an Interview GOOD?

One of the foundations of good journalism----of good storytelling, really---- is being able to get the right information to the right audience.  For us, this often happens in the form of an interview.  But....how do you make sure an interview is GOOD---that is:

How do you prepare for and conduct an interview to get the right information for your audience?

There are several ways to discover the answer to this question, and we are going to explore them ALL.  The first is through a team reading assignment.  You and a partner will grab 1 copy of the Reading Questions and your RED textbooks, and work together to answer the  13 questions on the handout.

After we're done, we'll watch a couple of training videos (for you visual learners like me!), look at some basic interview setups, create a mock-up interview and critique, and then practice in teams.

In the meantime, you need to identify a subject that you'd like to interview, and go schedule an interview with them---either during this class, lunch, or after school.  That will go on our calendar.

Coming Up: Your first interview!

After you submit your Introduction as a Quick Time file (60 pts), we'll start learning about how to conduct a good interview, and begin crafting your first Report for the class.  This will be broadcast on our news show later this semester.

Start thinking about your topic:

• Is there an issue that you feel passionately about?
• Do you have a hobby or interest that you think others would enjoy learning about?
• Is there a recent news story that you would like to explore further?

Next week we'll develop questions and practice interviewing.

eCademy

Teachers, 

Please make sure 11th and 12th grade students eCademy (credit recovery) know this:

Students should have already started to log on and work on their online class and should have already attended an orientation or still can Wednesday (8/28) or Thursday (8/29), at 4PM, 5PM or 6PM. Please remind them to bring their day school ID and they must be on time. If they have not logged on and started working by Sunday, they will be dropped. 

Mr. Gonzales

WELCOME!

Welcome to the blog, TV Broadcasting students!  We'll use this site to communicate and manage deadlines for the class.

Bookmark this site in your browser (hold the "Command" and "D" keys down now, and choose "Bookmarks Toolbar"), so that you never have to type this address again!  Visit the blog daily as soon as you get to class, so that you know what's going on that day.

For example, an explanation of your first assignment is right over there!!!   ---------------------------------------->>>


We use the blog for:

• Assignments. You'll get an introduction to assignments, written explanations, links to video and written tutorials, assignment requirements/grading scales, deadlines, links to examples and more!
• Announcements.  There's always something exciting happening in the film community, and I'm happy to share that with you!  From classes to casting calls, screenings and workshops, you'll find it all here!
• Reminders.  Project updates, rule reminders, suggestions and other info will pop up pretty regularly to help keep you on track.
• Career and Community Connections.  Links to film and media industry groups, social networking and other professional tools, Film Academy events and announcements, and career exploration links will also appear on the blog (check out the sidebar at right for examples).

Thursday, May 16th

Dangling Projects:
Isaac--please give CD's of the Poetry Event to Mr. Reese and Mr. Treppiedi today.
Karina and Julissa-- please create a CD of the Kambiti Beyond Borders interview to give to them.

Portfolios are due today, as a QuickTime file (.mov) on the Hard Drive.  Look for the 4th Pd. Portfolio Folder.  Check your portfolio against the list at right before exporting.

Feel free to burn a CD Copy of your portfolio.
Today we'll also review for the final and start packing up the studio.  Busy Busy Busy!

Ghost Town

Well Pardner, it's just us and the horses now (cue wind noise and blowing tumbleweed)....

Thanks for your patience as we transitioned Seniors to Graduation.  NOW we can focus on YOU!

Portfolios are due as a Quick Time file (see requirements to the right) this Thursday by the end of class.   Save your portfolio file to your desktop, then copy it to my Hard Drive.

You are welcome to create a CD of your work.  I can help you with the CD creation and Burn process if you like; just let me know.

After Portfolios are done on Thursday we'll pack up the Studio :(

Friday we'll review for your Final Exam, which happens on Tuesday the 21st.

Wow, what a week!

Today, the Beyond Borders folks are here to collect donations.  The Kambiti team will record this for broadcast on our Wednesday show.

Here's the lineup for our last show, so far:

• Kambiti Donations (pre-recorded)
• JROTC (live interview with team: Nelson)
• Teacher of the Year (live reveal with Mr. Treppiedi)
• Your awesome, tear-inducing farewell (which we haven't decided on yet)

In the meantime.... omigosh panic panic panic SENIORS, YOUR PORTFOLIO IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY!!!!  Like, a completed Quick Time (.mov) file with all the requirements (see the column at right for more info), saved on the external Hard Drive!!!

Really, you've had lots of time to put this thing together, and should be just about ready to export a Quick Time file to your desktop (which will take about 30 minutes).

Also, Seniors will review for the Final Exam on Wednesday.  The final itself is on Friday.  Hooooray!

Underclassmen will be filming their introductions for their portfolio on Wednesday, and putting all of their work together on an iMovie project.   

AMAZING Opportunity

NPR Radio Diaries and Cowbird are looking for teenagers with interesting stories to tell.
Want to submit your story?
 Click here:
Tell Your Story

Summer School Registration is Open!

APS Summer School Info

Signing Off.....

Wednesday, May 8th will be our final broadcast of the semester.

Hard to believe I'm writing this, that we have come so far as a team.  But time waits for no one, and we will sign off on the only functional "B" Day next week.  Thereafter, it's Senior Finals, with only 2 class periods after that for my underclassmen.

So. How does the first KJCN Crew say goodbye?

Final Portfolio Requirements

Your Final Portfolio is worth 200 points---- 2/3 of your Final Exam.  If you do not turn in a Final Portfolio by the Deadline (Tue., May 7th), you will fail the Final Exam. 
Here's what you will need IN THIS ORDER!!!

1. Your recorded, edited Introduction.  MUST include all requested info (responsibilities, technical and professional skills, how this will help you).  Quality Audio & Visuals COUNT.
2. One or Two Clips from our Broadcasts that represent the work you have done.  Use Voice Overs or titles to explain how these examples represent your work.
3. Your Fall Semester "Beat" Report.
4. Your Spring Semester "Special" Report or Special Assignment.
5. Credits, including what jobs you did on the portfolio, and everyone who helped you.

Create the Portfolio in iMovie.  On Thursday, I'll demonstrate how to "Chapter" the project.
When finished, export a Full Quality Quick Time to your Desktop. 

NAME your file like this:

ncarrilloportfolio

(First Initial, last name, portfolio) NO DOTS SYMBOLS DASHES OR SLASHES

Your Portfolio MUST be saved to the External Hard Drive (Pd. 4 Folder) by the end of class on Tuesday, May 7th. 

LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!!

Tuesday, April 23rd

SENIORS:  Time to start shooting your Intro Script.  If you don't do this during class this week, you'll have to find time outside of school to complete it. Raw footage is due next Tuesday for 10 points.

Underclassmen: Time to start writing your Intro Script.  Turn in by end of class TODAY for 10 points.... If you're already done, I could use some help with a side project.  We need to create a trailer for our upcoming Film Festival, to show as a commercial on our show.

SENIOR MOMENTS:  Finish recording today.  Those Seniors not shooting their intro will edit the slides and audio together, so that we can start running those next week.

THIS THURSDAY, we'll meet here and go to the Fine Arts Cultural Event in the GYM.  I will take attendance, and we will sit together as a class.  We may or may not do the show on Thursday.....stay tuned.  

Friday, April 19th

Graded scripts will be returned today.

If you have an 8 out of 10 or higher:  Make adjustments to script in Celtx, print yourself a copy and schedule shooting.  Plan to begin shooting next Tuesday.

If you have a 7 out of 10 or lower:  You may not schedule shooting until you have fixed and resubmitted your script to me.  You are missing information, or did not put sufficient effort into the script.


Today, any seniors present will record voice-overs for Senior Moments (quotes from Mr. Leh's class).

Juniors:  Start your intro script.  Erick and Elias have a separate assignment.


 Everyone should follow the steps on the blog to view, and download, recorded segments from this semester's broadcast, for use in your portfolio.

Script due at end of class today

ALL students must submit their one- to two-page script (created in Celtx) today by the end of class.  You can use the "Film" or "Audio Video" format, whichever you prefer.

The script should be specific, and describe location(s), shot types, who is speaking, and exactly what is being said in the dialogue portion.  DO NOT SUMMARIZE--- you will receive a ZERO and your script will be returned to you for revision.

Plan on shooting your introduction in the next week----either during class, or outside of class time (you can check out equipment from me).  That will give you a week to edit, while you are choosing and editing clips from this semester's broadcasts.  

See the post below from Tuesday for instructions on how to download recorded broadcast sessions.

Copying Broadcast Sessions from 32D111 Dropbox

You'll have to visit my website, go to the "Locker" on the left side, and download the file called "Instructions for Copying Files from the 32D111 Dropbox."  It's a Power Point slideshow with step-by-step instructions.

Click here:
Ms. T's Webpage

Agenda for Friday, April 12th

1.  Make sure you have an updated version of your project on the Hard Drive, and on Google Drive.  We'll start running these reports on Tuesday, so they must be in Google Drive.
2. We'll start your Final Portfolio.  See the Assignment Outline (on the right of this page) for full info.  Step 1:  Complete a written response (in Word) to the questions below.  Save on your Desktop.
• Introduce yourself, and the class you're in.
• Tell us about your Television Broadcasting class this year.
• What jobs have you performed this year?
• Can you explain some of the responsibilities you've held this year?
• Talk a little bit about some of the technical skills you've learned this year?  (This should focus on equipment, techniques, processes.)
• Can you describe some of the professional skills you've learned this year?  (This should focus on skills, job performance, concepts and principles you've learned.)
• What benefit will this class have on your future?
3. Once this has been completed, you may log in to the Google Drive thru our jag email    (ahahstv@gmail.com, password: jaguarnews) and begin reviewing recorded segments to choose your work samples.

 Wanna know what the setup will look like? Check out our silly sample!  (Thanks to Clint & Jose for being such good sports and helping to create this in, like, 5 minutes.)

Let's Spiff It Up, Eh?

Whaddaya say....after we finish peer critiques this morning, let's go back and make the modifications to your project that were suggested during the critique.  It'll result in a better project....and a better grade.

That DOES mean re-submitting on the hard drive AND on Google Drive, but remember.....you have an audience of, like, 2500 people watching this, so it should be your best quality work.

We are going to start airing the special reports next Tuesday.  YAY!

Peer Journalism Evaluation

As you watch the Special Report Projects, think about the last 3 Categories  of the evaluation above.

On  a separate sheet of paper:
Name the Special Report Topic
Rate each project on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high) in each of the following areas:

1.  Quality of Interview Footage (images and audio)
2.  Quality of Cover Footage (supports audio, matches what's being said)
3.  Editing (smooth, no noticeable errors)
4.  Story Quality (Objective, presents 2 or more "sides" of the issue)
5.  Clarity of Topic (Do you understand what's being reported on?)

Then, give the team 1 compliment (what they did well), and 1 suggestion for improvement.

Make sure your name is on the critique, and turn in for a grade.

My Hero

Yesterday, film critic and cultural icon Roger Ebert passed away after a long battle with cancer.

The man who gave America the "thumbs up/thumbs down" movie review really helped shape the way we view, and think about movies, and I for one owe so much of my love for, and understanding of, movies to this incredible writer and thinker.

Roger Ebert loved movies (even the ones he hated), and from him I learned that, no matter what you may think of a particular film, it has a place in our culture, it says something about who we are as a people, and to someone out there, it's the best movie ever.

I encourage you to read one of his reviews for the Chicago Sun-Times, his home newspaper for 46 years:

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage

Rest peacefully, Mr. Ebert, and may you have "months and months and months in a beautiful valley with honey and nectar and zephyrlike breezes."

The Gifts just keep coming!

SENIORS!!

Great Opportunity for a graduating senior!
“The Smithsonian Latino Center's Young Ambassadors Program (YAP) fosters the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and humanities via the Smithsonian Institution and its resources. YAP a college preparatory and leadership program encourages graduating high school seniors to explore a wide range of academic and career opportunities through the lens of the Latino experience.

Up to 24 students are selected for an all-expense paid, interdisciplinary training seminar in Washington, D.C., and a four-week paid internship in a museum and cultural institution in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations. Those selected to participate have demonstrated an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, or humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures. Through this program, Latino youth are empowered to develop leadership and academic skills and foster pride in their own cultural heritage.”

 

Application Deadline:  Friday, April 12
For: Graduating Seniors
Cost:  All expenses paid
When:  late June – early August

 

When they access the online application- they’ll need to create an account 1^st!  Then have them search for Smithsonian Latino Center 2013 Student Ambassadors
Will need to submit:  an essay, copy of transcript (informal) & 2 letters of recommendation.

If the applicant needs an extension- they need to contact the assistant director at the number on the main page!

Thursday, April 4th

First things first, props to Jose Payan.  Yesterday morning, I walked in to the classroom, set my stuff down, and found a nice note on my desk with a bunch of batteries.
The night before, Jose and his DWI Project Teammates had been working late on their project while I was at a meeting.  Jose noticed that the batteries sitting in the wall charger were fully charged, so he switched them out for me.  He put the charged batteries on my desk with a note, and filled up the charger with dead batteries that needed charging.  It might not sound like a big deal to you, but I'm always scrambling to find charged batteries (for wireless mice, microphones, cameras---you name it), and it sure does make my life easier this week.

That kind of gesture---doing something nice for someone else, when no one asked & it's not expected---really can mean a lot.  It totally made my day yesterday, and helped remind me why I value working with all of you so much.


Now, onward.... two projects have been submitted, and the rest are late.  At this point, teams need to decide when they are coming in to finish, because we're not spending more class time on it.  We're training for new positions in the studio, which you'll transition to beginning April 16th.

Special Report Due

Hi All!  Hope you had a great long weekend.

Today, your Special Report is due at the end of class, in Quick Time format.  Remember to add credits, check your spelling, and give yourselves time during the last 30 minutes to actually export the project, as this does take a few minutes.

By now, each underclassman should have chosen a 12th grade crew member to mentor with, and you'll be shadowing them in the studio the rest of this week.  We'll do a practice run on Friday, when you will perform your new job.

Kambiti Project:  You need to make posters, or a flier that we can copy and post on campus, alerting people to donation centers for materials.

Bullying Project:  Your project is due to Chris Schueler this week!

CLN Homelessness Project:  Submission deadline is coming up!  Check their website for info.

Thursday March 28th

Cover footage is due today for 20 points.

You now have 2 work days to finish editing your Special Report and submit it in the required format.  See the rubric on Tuesday's post for further details.

Those students completing applications for the Emma Bowen Internship, see me today for an update.

Tuesday, March 26th

Next Deadline:  Cover Footage.  Worth 20 points.

Last week, you had the opportunity to polish up and resubmit your script, begin editing your interviews (I'll grade those today), and shoot cover footage (the supplemental images that go into your report, usually seen during a voice-over).  That cover footage is due on Thursday for 20 points.  I'll compare your cover footage against your script; if you've shot it all, you get the full 20 points.  If you haven't, you receive a zero.

I'll be on the lookout this week for those individuals who are still not DIRECTLY participating in helping their team; you'll be assigned an extra job from the list at the right ---------->

You now have 3 Days to complete your Special Report.  Refer once again to the rubric below to see how you will be graded on editing, and on the finished product.  (It's also still posted on the back board.)

Welcome Back!

Hope everyone had a restful Spring Break.  We're on a tight schedule this week because of SBA's.
11th Graders:  Check the Room Assignments (posted in the window) if you're not sure where to report for testing.

Looks like there are no interviews scheduled for this week.  I guess you must be done with interviews...

Monday:  Script revisions and interview downloads (iMovie).  Begin assembling "Cover Footage"
Friday: Finish editing interviews in iMovie.  Assemble "Cover Footage" in iMovie.

At this point, you have a week and a half to finish your report, including Voice Overs, and any introductory Titles and Credits for the report.

Your report is due to me on April 2nd in Quick Time (.mov) format on the shared Hard Drive.  You'll also submit to Alicia, our Programming Director, so that she can schedule it for broadcast.

Friday March 8th

Scripts are due today from every group.

Arts Team:  Francisco, Elvia, Jose---I have footage from Reese's Poetry Round Table event that you need to download.

Have a safe and happy spring break!

March 5th-8th

3 interviews scheduled for Tuesday, and 4 interviews scheduled for Thursday.

Bullying Script is due Tuesday, March 5th to Chris Schueler.

Kenya project team should have a completed 3-slide Power Point about their donation drive, including WHERE materials should be dropped off, by Friday.  I will proof the slides, then you will Email the ppt using our jag gmail.

DWI Team, Teen Depression/Suicide Team, and Domestic Violence Team needs to develop a script outline by Friday.

Did I miss anybody?

GRAPHICS:  We're going to start pulling the Senior Quotes from Dean Leh's flickr page and putting them in the show.  Download them into Windows on the TriCaster.

Check the grading rubric (last week's post, and a copy on the back board) to make sure you're on track.

Accurate scheduling

Let's use this email reply as an example of WHY it's important to communicate CLEARLY with interview subjects, AND with me, about when/where you schedule interviews.
Below is a message from one of our counselors regarding her scheduled interview: 


Hello Diane,

I met with your two students on Tuesday (2/26) because they said they needed to cancel my appointment which was on Tuesday at 10:30am (2/26).  They asked if they could reschedule for today (2/28), but I told them I would not be at school today because I had conferences for my younger daughters.  We had rescheduled for next Tuesday (3/5) at 10:30am.  I was confused with the email....Did I miss my interview? Please let me know, I thought we had moved it to next Tuesday...?

lm

Leticia L. Montano, MA, LMHC, NCC

Professional School Counselor

AHA Varsity Cheer Head Coach

I don't take kindly to being embarrassed, and I find this situation extremely embarrassing.  Your team needs to be organized, and make sure you have a CLEAR understanding of your interview schedule.  My expectation is that you behave as a team of TRAINED PROFESSIONALS.  "Confusing" your interview schedule is neither professional NOR is it acceptable.  That's why we have a calendar, and why you are encouraged to WRITE DOWN the interview appointment for the subject AND yourselves.  

Any team that does NOT write their interview schedule on the calendar at the back of the room, or FAILS to adhere to their interview schedule, WILL receive a zero for that portion of the assignment. 

New Project Resources and Updates

ALL Teams should start a Script Outline, which helps clarify the message you are going to send in the report, and what facts/opinions will be covered, and what resources you'll include.

Poverty and Education Team:
Contact Carol Montoya (Coach Montoya's wife) ASAP!
 carolmon9@hotmail.com or 505-712-2779.  
 She was the social worker/therapist for Cuidando Los Ninos!!!

 http://cepr.unm.edu/home.html

UNM's Center for Education--good stats!

Colin Priebe--E Building---has a couple of great books on the topic.

Google these organizations and go to their websites:

Move the Mountain (Education)

Domestic Violence Resource Center (Domestic Violence)

Albuquerque Interfaith (Immigration)

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (Immigration)

H.E.L.P NM (Unemployment)

PB&J Family Services (Child and Family Homelessness)

CLNkids (Child and Family Homelesness)

 

 

your main contact for the film festival will be Michelle Racicot. She has helped out greatly with the festival  in previous years, serves on the Board of CLNkids, and is a great resource. Her email is: apricot24@gmail.com

Bullying Team:
Your script is due to Chris Schueler next Tuesday!  You need to work on that ASAP---like TODAY!   


DWI Team:
Compliments from Sgt. Ruiloba on your professionalism the other day.  Be sure to follow up today, AND start on a script outline.  This will outline what you want to SAY in your report.

Domestic Violence and Homelessness Team:
Scholarly articles and resources:
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1023%2FA%3A1022904910770?LI=true 
http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/domestic.html     


Google these organizations and go to their websites:

Move the Mountain (Education)

Domestic Violence Resource Center (Domestic Violence)

Albuquerque Interfaith (Immigration)

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (Immigration)

H.E.L.P NM (Unemployment)

PB&J Family Services (Child and Family Homelessness)

CLNkids (Child and Family Homelesness)

 

your main contact for the film festival will be Michelle Racicot. She has helped out greatly with the festival  in previous years, serves on the Board of CLNkids, and is a great resource. Her email is: apricot24@gmail.com

Search results:
https://www.google.com/search?q=domestic+violence+and+homelessness&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=fflb#hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=ink&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=fflb&q=domestic+violence+and+homelessness+statistics&revid=1986815053&sa=X&ei=Ui0uUfu3CeGdyQGaxIH4BA&ved=0CJ8BENUCKAI&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&bvm=bv.42965579,d.aWc&fp=783d027d1bd68a5f&biw=1920&bih=950

Also, I have some printed resources for you to review.

Week of Feb. 25th, 2013

As we begin our second week of Live Broadcasts, we're going to be trying a few new techniques in the Studio, and starting the next phase of your Special Report in the Classroom.  I encourage you to hone your sense of curiosity and adventure, as they can only be assets to your work at this point.

I've included a screen shot of the Grading Rubric for your Special Report, so that you can see exactly how points are assigned, and what the expectation is for best performance on this extended project.
I have a copy of the Rubric posted on the back White Board, and we'll review it briefly this morning.

Some teams are already behind on scheduling interviews, and will lose points if that's not done by today---see last Thursday's blog post for specific info on that assignment.  ALL INTERVIEWS must be added to the calendar on the the back White Board, with time, subject and location info.

Today, teams will review their Research, and identify information that you wish to include in your report.  All information should relate directly to your topic, and help answer the "Who/What/When/Where/Why/How do we solve the problem" topics of journalistic inquiry.

Teams will also write rough drafts of interview questions specific to your subjects, and submit for a grade.  See last Thursday's blog post for more info.  Anything NOT submitted today will be a ZERO, but must still be completed.

By the time you submit your Special Report in April, you will have had the opportunity to earn a maximum of 130 points for your Special Report.  We will continue to devote at least one day per week to working on your Special Report, after our daily Broadcast.  Schedule your workload accordingly.