Grady High School

2016-2017 COURSE SYLLABUS

Audio Video Technology & Film I
Teacher: Mr. Thaddeus Roberts
Phone Number: 404-802-3042
Room Number: E131
Email: txroberts@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Semester: Spring 2017
Evening Tutorials: Monday
Textbook: NA
Evening Hours: 3:45 5:30 p.m.
Website: txroberts@weebly.com
Tutorial Location: E131
classroom.google.com
Course Description:
This course is the foundational course in the Audio & Video Technology & Film pathway. The
course prepares students for employment or entry into a postsecondary education program
in the audio and video technology career field. Topics covered may include, but are not
limited to: terminology, safety, basic equipment, script writing, production teams, production
and programming, lighting, recording and editing, studio production, and professional ethics.
SkillsUSA is the Career Technology Student Organization (CTSO) providing leadership
development, school and community service projects and competitive events for students.
All material covered in Audio & Video Technology & Film I will be utilized in subsequent
courses.
Prerequisite: NA
Course Content Standard - www.georgiastandards.org:
AAVTC-AVTFI-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
AAVTC-AVTFI-2 Understand and follow safety procedures when working with TV equipment.
AAVTC-AVTFI-3 Understand and utilize trade terminology in an appropriate manner.
AAVTC-AVTFI-4 Demonstrate proper setup and use of basic production equipment.
AAVTC-AVTFI-5 Identify and create various types of scripts.
AAVTC-AVTFI-6 Demonstrate proper use and operation of studio equipment and production
techniques while working as part of a production team during a studio broadcast
AAVTC-AVTFI-7 Demonstrate teamwork and proper use of equipment while participating in
a live field production which may include electronic news gathering, film work or streaming
live events.
AAVTC-AVTFI-8 Demonstrate the use of technology in recording and post-production
applications.
AAVTC-AVTFI-9 Develop an understanding of audio video and film careers, describe the
principal fields of specializations and identify associated career opportunities.
AAVTC-AVTFI-10 Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career
and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community
service projects and competitive events.

Course Outline:
Week 1:

Preproduction

Week 2:

Preproduction (Preproduction Quiz)

Week 3:

Production

Week 4:

Production

Week 5:

Post production

Week 6:

Jobs

Evaluation and Grading:

Course Components
Professional Development

Weights
10%

SkillsUSA activities or
Currents workshops/meetings
Reports on industry trends

Classwork & Participation

25%

Preproduction forms (proposals, scripts and

storyboards)
Employability Skills
Team evaluations
Project Reflections

Homework & Quizzes

Exams (Midterm & Final)
Projects
Man-on-the-street
PSA or Ad
Package
Music Video or Short Film
Movie Trailer or Show Open

Grading Scale
100-90
A
89-80
B
79-70
C
69-0
F
Not Evaluated
NE

20%
15%
30%

TOTAL

100%

Campus Portal for Parents and Guardians:

Visit - https://ic.apsk12.org/portal to view class schedules, attendance records and grades.
To activate your account, visit the school to receive your login (activation key).
Required Materials:
SD card with at least 16GB of space and class 10. ($7.99 to over $30)
Classroom Expectations:
1. Be in your seat when the bell rings.
2. Be respectful of others in and outside of the classroom.
3. Be engaged in the learning process.
4. Be committed to doing your best.
5. Be respectful of the environment and equipment.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS: It is important that students are responsible and meet established
due dates for assignments. A late assignment is defined as work submitted after the teacher
collected the assignment. All missing/not turned in assignments will be recorded in
Infinite Campus with an "M-Missing" designation.
MISSING ASSIGNMENTS (late assignments or unexcused absences): Students with late
assignments or unexcused absences will be expected to submit missed work within two
weeks of the end of the grading periods. The deadlines for missing assignments are as
follows:

March 3rd (for work assigned from January 4th through March 2nd)

May 12th (for work assigned after March 2nd through May 11th)
As noted above, all missing/not turned in assignments will be recorded in Infinite Campus
with an "M-Missing" designation.
Late assignments will be assessed a 20% penalty.
MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENTS (Excused Absences): Students with an excused absence will
be expected to submit missed work on or before the third class meeting after the absence.
Pre-announced assignments are due upon return to school.
REASSESSMENT OPPORTUNITY: Reassessment opportunities are available for all
students on assessments only. There will be only one reassessment opportunity on
assessments. This reassessment will be a newly generated teacher assessment and the
reassessment score will replace the original score. Reassessment can occur during the
class period, tutorials, and/or lunch-and-learn sessions (at the teachers discretion).
For classes with content on Edgenuity: If the student has not demonstrated mastery of the
content during the reassessment opportunity, the student will be assigned Edgenuity. The
student must take the assessments in a teacher-proctored environment.
School-wide Expectations:
MASTERY LEARNING: With mastery learning, a unit of material is taught, and student
understanding is evaluated before students are able to move on to the next unit. Students
who have not shown mastery for a particular unit will receive feedback and support in
reaching mastery. They may be given practice exercises, study guides, group work or
complementary resources to help them improve and achieve mastery. Students who
demonstrate mastery of the content for a particular unit are given enrichment exercises like
special projects, tasks or academic games to further or broaden their knowledge of the
material.
DEFICIENCY REPORTS: Parents and guardians are informed when students are making
unsatisfactory progress in classes. Poor performance will be reported to parents and
guardians as soon as problems are evident. Deficiency reports with plans for remediation
will be provided for all students making unsatisfactory progress, and parent-guardians
conferences must be scheduled. Unsatisfactory grades should never come as a surprise to
parents, guardians, or students. Also, see Board Policy Administrative Regulation IHA-R(1)
under Students in danger of not meeting academic expectations for further information.
Teachers will:

Contact parents/guardians early in the semester if academic, attendance, or

behavioral difficulties are apparent.
Notify the counselor, Student Support Team (SST)/Response to Intervention (RTI)
Chair, and/or an Assistant Principal of serious problems that are affecting classroom
performance.
Set up parent conferences as necessary.

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: Students wanting to participate in athletic programs governed by

the GHSA and extracurricular activities must meet eligibility requirements to participate.
The Athletic Director (and the Extracurricular Activities sponsors) will collaborate with
teachers to monitor and to identify students in danger of failing courses. A master list of
students participating in extracurricular activities and athletics under the auspices of the
GHSA will be available to all staff.

Grady High School

2016-2017 COURSE SYLLABUS
Audio Video Technology & Film I
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