Grading Criteria for final Special Report (Your Job)

As you begin editing, consider these requirements; use them as a "checklist." 
Here's what I'll be looking for, and grading you on: (8 items, 40 points total)

1. Your video should start with either a "Stand-Up" or an Establishing Shot with VO-SOT that clearly and specifically tells the audience what job you're reporting on.
2. Your report should include, near the beginning of the story, a short, clear verbal explanation of the basic duties of the job.  DO NOT create lengthy Title Slides; use Cover Footage and voice-overs to get the job done.
3. While I do expect you to include key details, don't go overboard into every specific thing you do.  Instead, consider what the "do-or-die" most important tasks are, and cover those.
4. Say "DOG", See "DOG"; make sure your visuals and audio match in content and concept; don't confuse your audience with images and words that don't match.  Shoot a lot of Cover Footage!
5. Your Report should have a clear outline:  What your Job is, How to do the Job, Who you work closely with, Where you access equipment and resources, and Why your job matters to the crew and the show.
6.  Quality imagery and audio that reflect attention to detail, creativity and technical skill.
7. The final submitted Report should be between 60 and 120 seconds, and include a Title and Credits.  Submit as an .mov file.

 When is this Report Due?
Yesterday.  Just Kidding!  It's due on Wednesday, May 6th.

Monday, April 27th

Wow, Friday was a really productive day!  So proud of all of you who were here and accomplished so much toward your project.

Start downloading footage now, before we leave for the studio. After filming tomorrow's show (5 pts.) you'll show me what you've downloaded and begin editing.

Tomorrow, Tues. 4/28 we have a 2-hour session at the end of the day.
We'll record Wednesday & Thursday's shows (10 pts.), and then edit together your Special Report (5 pts.).

Friday, April 24th

Hiya! After recording today's show (5pts), here's what we're going to do:

• You will download all of the footage you've shot so far and show it to me for review, along with your Storyboard (5 pts)
• You will identify (make a list, or highlight on Storyboard) what you still have left to shoot.
• You will then have time to complete shooting for this project during class (5 pts); I will grade you based on your ability to stay on task.  Distracting conversations, cell phone use, or other off-task behavior will result in a 0 for this grade.

Please let me know if you have any questions.  :)

Final Special Report: Your Job

So, you're creating one last amaaaaaazing Special Report.  This time, it's for realz.  You're creating a 60- to 120-second report that features one of the jobs you did best this year.

What's the Point?
This project serves 2 purposes:

1. By reflecting on, and explaining in detail, your Job Tasks/Responsibilities/Skills, you're engaging in higher-order reflection and self-critique.  This makes you a smarter human.
2.  Your beautiful, amazing, comprehensive report will be used as an introduction to Job Training for future TV Broadcasting students.  That's right...your work will influence and educate students for years to come.

Whatchyu Want?
Here's what I'll be looking for, and grading you on:

1. Your video should start with either a "Stand-Up" or an Establishing Shot with VO-SOT that clearly and specifically tells the audience what job you're reporting on.
2. Your report should include, near the beginning of the story, a short, clear verbal explanation of the basic duties of the job.  DO NOT create lengthy Title Slides; use Cover Footage and voice-overs to get the job done.
3. While I do expect you to include key details, don't go overboard into every specific thing you do.  Instead, consider what the "do-or-die" most important tasks are, and cover those.
4. Say "DOG", See "DOG"; make sure your visuals and audio match in content and concept; don't confuse your audience with images and words that don't match.  Shoot a lot of Cover Footage!
5. Your Report should have a clear outline:  What your Job is, How to do the Job, Who you work closely with, Where you access equipment and resources, and Why your job matters to the crew and the show.
6.  Quality imagery and audio that reflect attention to detail, creativity and technical skill.
7. The final submitted Report should be between 60 and 120 seconds, and include a Title and Credits.  Submit as an .mov file.

 When is this Report Due?
Yesterday.  Just Kidding!  It's due on Wednesday, May 6th.

Friday, April 24th: Starting your Final Portfolio

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 (Wed. May 13th), you will fail the Final Exam. 

 

Download the instructions below, and open them on your Desktop.  Start by completing PART A today.  You should use Word or Celtx to type your responses, and save the file to your Desktop.

Want to see examples of Portfolios from Previous Students??

They're on a Playlist on my YouTube Channel!

TV Final Portfolio Examples

Missing Revised "April Is..." Segment

You're going to get a 0 unless you submit your revised April Is... Segment TODAY:

Carlos
Ivan
Nydia
Natalie
Eduardo
Eric
Jorge C
Janesa

Fix your "April Is...." Segment

The "April Is...." Segments need some work before they are broadcast-ready.  We will take the time to fix those TODAY after recording tomorrow's show.

You should have the following:

• A short explanation of what the Month Theme means (Narrated----no lengthy text!)
• Images that help the audience understand your topic
• suggestions and resources for more info (like, where to go, what sites to visit, what you can do, etc.)
• Please don't make it depressing

I will review your April Is.... project with you by 2 p.m. before you re-upload it to the Google Drive.
All of you either owe  me a Storyboard or must fix what you submitted for the Job Report.

4 Slackers

Nydia, Natalie, Jorge R. And Carlos: you didn't email me your Job Description Assignment. What, did you think I wouldn't check?!?! 

Thursday and Friday: Your Job Report

For Thursday:

Create a new file in Word for the following.  Save and email it to me when done at: thomas_d@aps.edu

1. Write a 4-sentence description of your Job.  What's it called?  What are your daily activities?  What is your routine?  
2. Answer the 5 W's, one at a time:
1. Who depends on you to do this job?
2. What do you do every day, step by step?
3. When in the course of the work day do you work the hardest?
4. Where in the Studio do you work, and with what tools/equipment?
5. Why is your job important to the rest of the crew?
6. How  did you learn to get better at your job?

When you've answered all of these questions, and used the Spelling & Grammar check (PLEASE!), save the file to your Desktop, NAME it after yourself, and EMAIL it to me at thomas_d@aps.edu  .
Due Today!!


For Friday:
Pick up a copy of the Storyboard form, from the Substitute.  Sketch out Key Frames and specific Audio/Dialogue.  Submit to the Sub by 12:00.
Killian, Janesa, Natalie and Winter:  Meet for 10 minutes to brainstorm about "The Talk" Project, and be prepared to report out when we reconvene next week.


BE GOOD!!  :)