ROGER WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

The purpose of this course is to provide a project-based visual arts program, which guides students to achieve the standards in the digital media arts and career technical training, by providing students with the technical instruction and practical experiences for aspiring video and film makers in the production of film, video, and digital media projects for business and entertainment. Students experience both the creative and technical aspects of filmmaking in conjunction with learning about historical and contemporary traditions and conventions. Students are instructed on the three stages of project creation. In pre-production, students learn the basic principles of story development, screenplay writing, storyboarding, scheduling and budget planning. Instruction in the production stage includes basic visual composition, color theory, set up and operation of camera, sound, and lighting equipment. Students learn to use cutting-edge software applications (Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and Final Cut Pro) for video and audio post-production. Mastering and delivery methods, in both traditional and new media, are explored. Interdisciplinary experiences and arts activities lead to refining a personal aesthetic, and a heightened understanding of career opportunities in art and also other related fields.

GRADE 6, 7, 8:

1

Intro To Digital Media Arts

2

Understanding the DSLR Camera & Equipment

3

Basic Photography Concepts

4

Graphic Design & Adobe Photoshop

5

Video Production & Adobe Premier/Final Cut

6

Student Final Project Portfolio