Jeanine Woodell
(408) 245-0303 ext. 250
woodell_jeanine@cusdk8.org
Welcome to:
Multimedia
Publications
As
part of the Multimedia Publications team, YOU are responsible for gathering and
distributing news to our CMS Community!
The Multimedia curriculum is designed so that all students at any level
have fun learning and applying journalism skills with the use of technology.
Multimedia Publications is an elective for 7th and 8th graders who are adept at
using Multimedia to create video and online material. This class is designed to provide the Morning Announcements and other
CMS news through an online publication.
Things
you need to know:
This is a
multimedia class; we will be responsible for the digital delivery of relevant
information.
Expectations
include:
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Reporting responsibly and
professionally.
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Working as a team.
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Working independently.
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Taking initiative.
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Treating the equipment with
respect.
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Adhering to the technology use
agreement.
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Meeting deadlines
The
Golden Rule:
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Behave in a way that allows
others to get their work done on time!
Curriculum
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Journalism/Ethics/Copyright
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Video Production
(iMovie/Final Cut Express)
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Photoshop/Digital
image manipulation
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Web Page
Design
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FTP file
sharing
Grading:
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Weekly newscasts 20%
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Long Term ÒBeatÓ assignment 20%
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Short term news video projects:
20%
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Other video production
assignments/Independent creativity projects: 20%
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Professionalism: Includes tardies, classroom behavior, use of time, no phones, etc. 20%