Broadcasting Levels 1-3

Mr. RodriguezOr

Mr. R

Tell me about yourself.

• What is your name?• What do you hope to gain from this class?• What is your favorite film?

About Me!

• I taught high school language arts and drama at a school in Hialeah for two years.

• Worked as a professional videographer for NatMarie Photography.

• This is my first year at Miami Arts Studio• I am really excited to be teaching you and to

call myself an official WIZARD!

Brief Test…I just want to make sure you’re in the right

place…Which angle works better if I want to connect

with the subject?

A. B.

WHY?

Why is this important Mr. Rodriguez?

Every aspect of broadcasting is essential. If we, as an audience, do not understand what we are looking at on the screen, then why should we care?

That is why it is important for the anchor, the director, the cameraman/woman, the editor, etc. to truly care about what is being presented to an audience.

What will this course cover?

• The elements of film• Script writing• Filming• Editing • Sound mixing• Recording

To the fun stuff!

Grading Policy:I will grade on a 4-point scaleA= 3.5-4.0B= 2.5-3.49C= 1.5-2.49D= 60-69F-= below 0.99Failure to complete any assignment will result in a “Z”, which is worth two F’s.

Conduct

• Respect is my No. 1 criteria within this classroom. – Respect opens the door to productive teamwork and collaboration.

• Students caught misbehaving and becoming off-task will receive a warning. If the misbehavior continues, a parent/guardian will be contacted.

Homework

• Homework will usually apply if students need to complete a task begun in class. If an assignment has a deadline, then it must be turned in by that deadline.

• Make sure to stay in contact with your team if you’ve been delegated a specific role.

Materials

-1 Composition notebook-½ inch binder (portfolio)-Loose leaf notebook paper-Black or blue pens-Red pen-Pack of colored pencils-Highlighter-#2 pencil-Sharpener-USB Drive: 4 or 8 GB (preferably 8 GB for the sake of saving exported video files)-SD Card (labeled with your name)-Personal Headphones

Respect your teacher, your peers, yourself, and the

opinions of others…• You will raise your hand when you wish to

address the teacher or the class.• You will use appropriate language (even when

speaking with peers. I hear everything)• You will listen respectfully when someone is

speaking without interruption.• You will respect the opinion of others

Respect your classroom.

• You will take care of all materials and equipment used in class and/or studio.

• You will make sure to check out any equipment that does not belong to you.

• Camera equipment has multiple components. Please ensure that everything is allocated where it should be to avoid pieces going missing.

• You will keep the classroom clean and organized.• You classroom is a learning environment. There will not be

personal grooming or applying of make-up.

No cell phones, MP3 players, or handheld video games.

• Any cell phone, or electronic device used in the classroom will be taken away and your Parent/Guardian will have to come to the school to retrieve it.

No gum or food in the classroom.

• Food and drinks are to be consumed only in the cafeteria.

• The only exception will be any special treats for good behavior given by the teacher.

Consequences of Rule-Breaking

1. Verbal Warning2. Confiscation of offending item(s)3. Parental notification4. Detention5. Loss of access to studio/lab and/or

equipment privileges6. Conference with parent/student7. Referral to counselor or administration

Broadcasting Magnet Eligibility

• You must be in good academic standing to stay in the Broadcasting program. A failing grade will result in your withdrawal from the program.

• Fees: The Classroom fee for Broadcasting is $35.00– Collection will take place starting Tuesday,

September 8th.

Magnet Open House

• The Broadcasting Magnet Open House will take place on Thursday, August 27th in the Media Center @ 6:30 pm.

Auditions for MAS News Positions

• Social Media Manager (in charge of updating Instagram, Twitter, and [occasionally] Youtube)

• Director• 3 editors• Cameraman/woman• Weather cameraman/woman• Scriptwriter (teleprompter)• Scriptwriter (weather)

More updates on auditions this week!!!

• Make sure to sign your student contract with a parent or legal guardian and turn it in no later than Friday.

Contact me

• You may reach me via email: alexrodriguez@dadeschools.net.

• I will post important dates and assignments on my website entitled: www.alexrodriguezmas.com. – Make it a habit to check my website regularly for

any updates about competitions, assignment deadlines, etc.

• Remind App

Ice Breaker!!!

Brief Quiz

• Name the shot!

Why is this shot used?

How about this one?

This is one of the most common…

Least common…

Would this shot be practical if you’re shooting in a studio with multiple anchors?

This is a crucial shot in most TV and film…

Ice Breaker #2 (Level 1)

2 truths and 1 lie!• The key to Broadcasting is to analyze and to sell your audience

on what you are communicating. • In this activity, you have to fool your classmates into thinking

that you are stating three facts about yourself, even though—in fact—you are stating one lie.

Yarn Activity! (Level 3)

-Answer each question as assertively as you possibly can. -Each individual question requires you to think outside the box, so

“improvisation” is an essential component.

Questions

Student 1: If you could be one for just 24 hours, what cereal box cartoon character would you be? Why?Student 2: What song would you have on replay that serves as the soundtrack of your life? Why?Student 3: What do you consider to the most valuable thing you own: when you were a child or teenager? (this could be of monetary or emotional value)Student 4: What's the kindest act you have ever seen done (either to/by you or another)?Student 5: If you could spend the rest of your live mimicking this movie character, who would it be? Why?Student 6: If you could have any odd job in the world, which one would you want? Why?Student 7: If you could have had the starring role in one film already made, which movie would you pick? Explain.

Questions Cont’dStudent 8: If a movie was being made of your life and you could choose the actor/actress to play you, who would you choose and why?Student 9: The great theologian Andy Warhol stated that everyone gets 15 minutes of fame. What will happen during your 15 minutes of fame?Student 10: If you could spend 30 minutes with any living person, who would it be and why?Student 11: What article of clothing most closely describes your personality?Student 12: What's the closest you've come to becoming a pop star/winning a Grammy/Oscar?Student 13: If you knew you could not fail, what would you do? Why?Student 14: If you had to be a teacher of something, what would you teach? Why? Student 15: Can you comfortably eat in a restaurant by yourself? Go to movie? Why/why not? Student 16: If there was any book you wish you would have written, which one is it? Why?