Course Syllabus

Welcome to the Intermediate TV-Video Class

Teacher: Mrs. Spilka, spilkaj@wellesleyps.org

Office Hours/Open Editing Studio: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30-3:00

Objectives:

  • Practice the basics of good composition, lighting and audio.  
  • Learn advanced editing techniques of Adobe Premiere. 
  • Learn to use the studio production equipment & facility.
  • Produce news stories for use in our studio news program & announcements.

Students in this course have demonstrated their skills and commitment to TV/Video production in the introductory class. It is expected that the guidelines of the intro course be continued in the intermediate course. In the past, students have worked individually and in groups throughout the semester. 

Grades will be based on the following criteria:   

  • Attendance in class and being on time.
  • Quality: The quality of your work and the effort you put into each assignment.
  • Conduct: Student are expected to follow all rules in the class such as using appropriate language in videos, asking permission to film others, care of equipment/computers and cooperation and respect for classmates. If students leave the room to film, it is expected they behave themselves, not be disruptive to other classes and be back to class ON TIME. Conduct in class, along with what you film, should be consistent with Wellesley’s core values. Violation of any of the above rules may result in the removal from this class.
  • Effort: If you are respectful, follow rules, ask questions and attempt to be creative and complete your projects, you will do well.
  • Morning Announcements/Community Service: Students are expected to assist one time on Thursdays at 7:45 AM to record the morning announcements OR to film a minimum of one sporting or school event per semester. School events include filming in-school assemblies, after-school meetings, performing arts events or any other opportunities approved by Mrs. Spilka. 

Equipment use: Any equipment used in class should be used with care and computer directions MUST be followed. This includes not changing the desktop or items on the desktop, not touching other students’ projects and not deleting any projects. Students must follow the school’s acceptable use policy. Not following these directions or misusing the equipment will prevent future use and may result in removal from the class. 

District Curriculum Accommodation Plan:

District accommodations (DCAP) are available to all students, and in the 26-27 school year, WHS is committed to moving this forward with fidelity.

While some accommodations can be offered at the moment, others require advanced notice.

For example: Extended time on an in-class assessment is a collaborative decision made by the teacher, student, and family to meet individual student needs.  The WHS guideline is up to 25% extra time.  This accommodation relies on proactive student communication prior to the date of the assessment.  The student and teacher must establish how the accommodation will be provided. 

WHS Values:  Academic Excellence * Commitment to Community * Respect for Human Differences * Cooperative & Caring Relationships