Intro. to Photo/Video Syllabus

Designed for the students who wish to learn video, photography and the movie industry this course helps them earn their fine arts credit. Students will create a variety of videos, such as music, commercials and comedies. They will also study serious media literacy issues (propaganda, violence on television, television genre, and more). Approved by the University of California to fulfill their Visual & Fine Arts Requirement, students may take this course anytime during their high school experience. Then, any students who earn a “B” or better are invited back to take the advanced series of Advanced Video Production courses. Fulfills UC fine art requirement.

Information:       www.mrsvenegas.com
School: Exeter Union High School
Teacher:  Mrs. Venegas
Email:  avenegas@exeter.k12.ca.us
Room:  12


Classroom Expectations

In summary:
1.) Be Prepared
2.) Be Respectful
3.) Stay on Task
4.)  No Food or Drink (except water bottle with a lid)

Projects
  • Unit 2 - Silent Movie Project
  • Unit 3 - Photo Essay
  • Unit 3 - Shooting Gallery
  • Unit 4 - Script Formatting
  • Slick Rock
  • Unit 5 - PSA
  • Unit 5 - Super Bowl Commercial
  • Unit 6 - Music Video
  • Unit 7 - Semiotics Video
  • Unit 8 - Student Choice
  • Unit 8 - Oscar Video Clips

Classroom Procedures
  • All work must be ready to turn in at the end of class on the assigned due date unless your teacher tells you otherwise.  The following rules apply for late work:
  • Late Work:  Late work is anything turned in after the end of the period on the date the assignment is due.  If you turn in late work, you can only earn a MAXIMUM of half credit. Late work will only be accepted within two weeks of it being assigned.  Participation assignments (such as warm-ups and exit tickets) cannot be turned in late.
  • Absent Work:  If you are absent on the day an item is assigned, and it is due on the day of or before you return, you will be responsible for turning it in within the two days following your return.  Anything turned in after that will be considered LATE and can only earn a MAXIMUM of half credit. If you are absent on the day an item is due, you will be responsible for turning it in the day you return.  If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to obtain missing work/notes. You can do so by asking a classmate and/or accessing Google Classroom.
All work turned in after the due date (Late or Absent) must be noted on the clipboard located on the counter in the front of class.
  • Tardy Policy - If you are not in the room when the tardy bell rings and you do not have a pass, you will be considered tardy.  For your first tardy, you will be given a verbal and documented warning. The second tardy will result in a STEP. Six STEPS would result in dismissal from the class for the remainder of the term with an F grade per Exeter Union High School policy.

Grades
* Classwork/Participation        20%
* Assessment                40%
* Projects                40%


Instructor goals, strategies for student success, course calendar, and more can be found on the course webpage by scanning the QR-code above or via this URL   www.mrsvenegas.com

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