Grade 10 Classes

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Please find below a list of what you will be doing every day. If you miss a day or multiple days make sure you are checking this site so you know what it is that you have missed and you can review the lessons as needed.

You will also find reminders about tests and assignments on this site.

Monday, April 6th - And so we begin!

I have kept all of the general resources (mental health, fun and educational collections) on the Home page so you can still reference them.

I hope each and every one of you are doing well during these difficult times. If you don't understand something, or if you are simply bored, don't hesitate to contact me!

So, first thing, each of you should have received an email in your school account that provides you with free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud for the remainder of the semester.

This was no easy thing to arrange, but, some of your machines may be too old or slow to handle the software since it's pretty demanding on RAM and Graphics.

IF you can get Creative Cloud to work, please email me.

If you CANNOT get it to work, you can download a free trial of Photoshop Elements (same that we use at school). The trial will be good for 30 days.

The link for Photoshop Elements can be found here: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/photoshop-elements-downloads.html

PLEASE EMAIL ME to let me know what version you are able to use ok?

IF you have a camera of any sort at home and are able to use it, just let me know when you email me regarding Photoshop. Otherwise, I am modifying all expectations so that you can use your phone to take the photos.

I will expect the following:

Your photos will be edited, using one version of software or another. Your photos will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Composition. Your videos will be edited to the best of your ability and your written portions will be in full sentence format. Lastly, I really hope you have some fun with these assignments!!

For each course, we are expected to provide you with 3 hours of work. You can complete the work at any time of the day, in any order you want to, but you need to submit your completed work no later than end of the day on the Friday (so this week will be Friday April 10th)

I can't stress enough that your safety and mental health are the main concern during this time. Some assignments may ask for you to go outside to take photos, videos or to photograph other people, but IN NO WAY do I want you to do something that will put yourself at risk. Keep social distancing in mind, only go out on your own property and only take photos of the people/animals that you live with. If at any time, you or your parents do not feel comfortable with you being outdoors, then please modify the assignment for something inside.

Your first assignment...

Key Movie Industry Jobs - click on this to read the FULL ASSIGNMENT

For this assignment, follow the outline in the link to FIRST define all the jobs listed, then to focus on one possible job and create a comprehensive outline of one of the jobs on a movie set.

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/50626/11-strange-movie-job-titles%E2%80%94explained

Use the links below to also locate some possible salaries here in Canada for film crew jobs:

https://ca.indeed.com/Film-Crew-jobs

https://ca.indeed.com/Film-Crew-jobs-in-Toronto,-ON

https://www.glassdoor.ca/Job/toronto-film-crew-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,7_IC2281069_KO8,17.htm

Lastly, locate ONE video that demonstrates what this crew member would do for their job.

So... by Friday, April 10th end of day you need to send me the following:

an email that tells me what software you are able to use on your equipment at home
an email that lets me know if you have any kind of camera at home that you can use
share a Google Slides presentation that covers the Key Movie industry jobs assignment (all the definitions for the jobs listed in the assignment) as well as a comprehensive outline for ONE of the jobs that interest you along with possible salaries for actual jobs existing in Canada and a link to a Video that demonstrates what that job role would look like on a movie set

April 14th! This work will be DUE by the end of the day on Friday April 17th!!

This one is easy :)

Read the following Chapter: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hohywX_l3gzg9n-1SQLT4F2wVdY0YHhV

It is all about the Production Process in filmmaking.

The curriculum expectations are listed at the beginning of the Chapter.

There are also Review Questions at the end of the Chapter.

Thoroughly read the Chapter and then answer the Review Questions.
There are 7 Questions, answer them all.
Your answers should always follow the Literacy Guidelines.

This means your answer will repeat some of the question so that it is clear what question you are answering.
Your answers will be free of spelling mistakes, in full sentence format and have proper punctuation.

The written (typed) parts of the questions can be done in Google Docs.

The drawings can be done on paper and then you can take a picture of the drawing and email it to me at:

jacqui.vercruyssen@ed.amdsb.ca

So, to summarize: By the end of the day on Friday April 17th, you will need to share with me your written (typed) answers and any images of the drawings you completed.

If you have any questions at all, let me know!

Stay safe and healthy!

April 20-24 - Let's Lighten Things Up This Week!!

I know we have all had to spend more time in front of the television lately, so for this week, you will watch a movie (no animations or anime) and create a Google slide to share a Review of that movie.

For your Review, include the following information:

A Picture of the Movie
Name of the Movie
When was the movie released?
Who are the Main Characters?
What is the Genre of the Movie? (https://www.filmsite.org/genres.html)
How would you Rate the Movie out of 5?
Did you like the movie - yes or no? And Why??
What is the movie about - write a min. of 5 sentences for this one.
Write 2 interesting things about this movie.
Would you recommend the movie? Why would you? Give specific details.
How does the movie make you feel?

So... to summarize...

By the end of the day on Friday April 24th, you need to watch a movie of your choice and then create a Google slide that includes the information that is in point form above.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Next Assignment - April 27th - May 8th

I am going to give you 2 weeks to work on this so that you have lots of time to do the amazing job that I know you are capable of.

One of the curriculum requirements is to understand how devices have worked historically and how they work now.

The assignment specifics are in the link below. Make sure you read all the details. You are only required to research ONE device. Choose the one that interests you the most and do a thorough job of the assignment. You can use any search engine to locate specific and relevant information. Don't forget to use images in your presentation.

History of Communication Technology Devices

If you have any questions, let me know. We can talk on the phone, do a Zoom chat, anything to help you with it!

This is due no later than May 8th.

Work for May 11th - 15th

This week you will have some fun and do some personal Vlogs! You can easily do this using your phone and videos on your phone are also easy to edit.

You will do 2 small journals/vlogs using Video as the media format. You don't have to upload your video to a website, you can simply email them or share them with me. To do this, add them to your google drive and share them with me.

These are very informal in nature, but I do expect to have them edited so that dead air and dead space has been removed from your submission.

Each one should be approx. 1 min. in length and the content is just you telling me what you have been doing! You can have other things that you will feature, your pet, your property, a game, a zoom, a movie... anything! Think of it like in the movie "The Martian" where Matt Damon would record small videos to check in and update earth of his progress.

Have one Vlog in a "Talking Head" format, and another in a "Follow Me Around" format.

https://convertkit.com/how-to-vlog

Keep the content informal and share with me what you are doing, how you are, how you have been spending your time! You are welcome to feature the other people you live with, as long as they are fine with it.

It will be so nice to see all of you in your Vlog!

Let me know if you need any help!

May 19-22

How is everyone holding up?

Did you enjoy your long weekend?

I was enjoying that sunshine on Saturday for sure!!

Since we have a short week this week, the assignment will also be small. It will also give you the opportunity to share with me what you have been doing during this big break.

Once of the things in the curriculum is to have a look at and understand "interactive new media". I am sure that many of you have been making use of new forms of interactive media during this time. I would love to hear all about what you have been making use of. Is it Zoom? Tik tok? Instagram? Snapchat? VR? YouTube? Netflix? Gaming System? Game? New App?

Keep in mind that the media doesn't have to be brand new on the market, just that you have been using it either for the first time or with more regularity.

So for this assignment, I want you to use the Vlog format and get a little more creative with it.

SHOW ME what you have been using - screenshots, active play, whatever you can.
Explain to me how your interactive media works
- what it can be used for
- how you have been using it
- what makes this so good
- how it could be applied to school, if at all
- is it free or did you have to pay for it
- can it go on any device
- what did you use before you found this
- how did you find out about it
- it is well known or do few people use it
- what would you rate it (out of 5) and why
- can you find a Youtube video about it
- are there any famous people that make use of it - what do they use it as a platform for?
- can you find any interesting facts about it

Once you have all your information gathered, tell me all about it in an informal blog that you can record and edit on your phone, laptop, iPad, Chromebook, etc.
Don't forget to SHOW me what it is.
Try to have some fun with recording, it doesn't have to be just you talking to the phone.

Are you struggling with your technology?

Did you need some help or feedback?

Let me know... I am here for you!

May 25 - 29

Hi Everyone!

There are quite a few of you who are a bit behind with your assignments. I would like to give this week for you to catch up.

For those that have everything done and submitted, thank you!! And for doing such a great job, you get to take this week off!!! (From my course at least :) )

If you are one of the people that have fallen behind, use this time wisely to get yourself caught up!

Stay healthy!

As always, if you need help, please let me know!!

June 15-19

Hi Everyone!!

Some of you made good use of the additional time and got outstanding assignments submitted! Well done!!

Your next assignment will get you outside! Make sure you are only going where you can be safe and distanced from other people. You will complete a Scavenger Hunt, using whatever you have to take the photos.

You can find the Scavenger Hunter HERE.

Label the images and upload them to your drive and share it with me.

I hope you have fun with this!!

Items below have not been updated!!!

Nov. 15 - Introduction to Film! Shooting a Short Lesson! Remainder of the period is to brainstorm for your concept.

Nov. 18 - Working on your Script - be prepared to shoot tomorrow!

Nov. 19, 20 and 21 - Will be shooting days

Nov. 21 - Is your last shooting day

Nov. 22 - is your day to edit

Nov. 25 - we will watch the movies and have peer evaluation

Nov. 26 - Introduction to Filming Lesson - Then we will watch the intro to the original Zombieland Movie for a demonstration of how the film industry makes use of Camera Movements and Shot Types. Remainder of class to work on ideas for your next film!

If you are looking for some inspiration for your next film, check out the links below:

https://www.amyclarkefilms.com/blog/short-film-script-ideas

https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/

https://gointothestory.blcklst.com/100-scene-writing-prompts-75313f8494f0

Some Behind the Scenes of Blockbuster Films

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHOxlNZd3mM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5Qh_eVpo3w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j3-Nnu7kxI

Zombieland Rules for Survival

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Si9UydQzoc

Nov. 27 - Next Film...

5 mins in length

Well edited

Attention to detail

Use of the green screen

Customized sound track

Demonstration of Camera Movements and Shot Types

Changes to camera every 6 seconds min.

Tell your story well!

This film will be evaluated by Ms. Vercruyssen, not your peers :)

Nov 28 - Scripts should be approved today so that shooting can begin as soon as possible.

Nov. 29 - Dec. 10 - Work periods for the production of your film

December 13 - is the due date for this film

December 5th - Rescheduling of Special Effects Demo until Monday

Today we will review/introduce how to use the USB Mics and Audacity so that you can record sound effects and create custom sound tracks for your films

Dec. 6th - is a PD Day so enjoy your time off

Dec. 9 - Demo for Special Effects in class - any remaining time is to be filming or to research an effect that you would like to apply.

Dec. 10 - Filming and editing your movies

Dec. 11 - Dec. 13 - Four things you are working on right now... filming, editing, sound track, scenes for green screen or a special effects application

Dec. 13 - Films are due for evaluation

Dec. 16 - you will be applying your special effects to a model in class today

Dec. 17 - the other half will do an application

Dec. 18 - Let's talk about Final Projects!!

You guys will use your final few days to ask questions and decide on a final project. When we return from the break, this will be your primary focus.

During this time, if you have any outstanding work, or work you would like to improve upon so that your mark is the best it can be... this is the time to do it!!

Final Project Options. You will be required to choose a final project and a group (if you choose a group oriented project) and confirm this with Ms. V.

Jan. 06 - Welcome Back!! We will be focussed on completing any outstanding work and final projects! Remember that Final Projects are worth 30% of your final mark so you want to put your best effort forward for these! There is NO EXAM for this class!