PARTNERS

THE PARTNERSHIP

Reel Works and Urban Arts Partnership have collaborated over the past year to fine-tune how we teach media to young people. We continue our work to develop a badging system that represents a unique way to frame educational competencies that students can easily take with them into the real world.

HIVE NYC PROJECT LEARNING LABOur goals are:● to create an open system for all organizations to use● to extend this system to middle and high schools● to obtain and increase buy-in from the film, media, and

TV industry to use badges as indicators of work-readiness

WHAT IS BADGING?

Digital badges are a visual symbol of a competency -- they signal to others what you know and can do.

WHAT IS MEDIA BADGING?We have developed and implemented a new badge system for our introductory filmmaking workshops that consists of 6 learning modules that span the filmmaking sequence -- from Idea Formation to Exhibition.

KEY MODULES:○ Storytelling○ Camera○ Editing○ Sound○ Production○ Leadership

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN THE CLASSROOM

Youth Badging Video

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ON THE DISPLAY SITE

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WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE BEHIND THE SCENESCurriculum

1. NYC Media Badges Overview2. Curriculum Map3. Storytelling exemplar

BADGE Idea Formation Pre-production Production Post-production ExhibitionSTORYTELLING Achievement #1

Develops storyAchievement #2

Constructs and delivers pitch

Achievement #3Drafts, revises, submits production-ready script

CAMERA Achievement #1Maintain the camera and accessories (e.g., lav mic, tripod, etc.)

Achievement #2(a) Demonstrate

knowledge of the camera features; (b) Operates

camera

Achievement #3(a) Demonstrate knowledge of the different kinds of shot types and camera angles; (b)

Demonstrate coverage and footage quality

EDITING Achievement #1(a) Demonstrate knowledge of the editing software’s

application; (b) Demonstrate graphical interface literacy

Achievement #2Manage media effectively

Achievement #3Uses advanced editing techniques that demonstrate

intention, clarity, focus, restraint and artistry to construct a cohesive piece with a clear visual motif

SOUND Achievement #1(a) Articulate or enhance an idea through sound; (b)

Partner images with sound

Achievement #3(a) Manage equipment; (b)

Effective microphone placement; (c) Record sound effectively; (d) Manage levels appropriately in

the field

Achievement #4(a) Manage levels appropriately

in post-production; (b) Operate software

PRODUCTION Achievement #1(a) Conceives movie; (b) Plans movies

Achievement #2(a) Assembles resources; (b)

Utilizes resources; (c) Executes production plan

Achievement #3(a) Can problem-solve on the fly; (b) Completes

movie

LEADERSHIPAchievement #1

Participates in community events, groups, and screeningsAchievement #4

Presents; Interacts with community members, audience, and general public in an open and professional manner

Achievement #3Encourages and supports colleagues to complete projects

Achievement #2Is accountable to personal and group values/tasks/goals

MODULE/ BADGE DESCRIPTIONThis person can...

ACHIEVEMENTS & CRITERIA PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RESOURCES/EXEMPLARS

STORYTELLING Develop an original story idea, present that idea in a coherent and compelling manner, draft and revise a script, translate that script into a digital format, and screen their finished piece

Storytelling Achievement Overview Develop storyConstruct and deliver pitchDraft and revise script

STORYTELLING ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETStorytelling Achievement #1 - StorybuilderStorytelling Achievement #2 - Pitch ArtistStorytelling Achievement #3 - Scriptmaster

CAMERA Can effectively maintain and operate camera equipment to tell a visual story that demonstrates compositional understanding, coverage, and footage quality

Camera Achievement OverviewMaintain camera and accessoriesDemonstrate compositional understandingDemonstrate coverage & footage quality

CAMERA ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETCamera Achievement # 1 - Camera MaintenanceCamera Achievement #2 - Smooth OperatorCamera Achievement #3 - Visual Composer

EDITING Can skillfully complete the entire video editing process: demonstrating clear understanding of technical interface requirements, manage acquired media, and develop and execute clear editing workflow.

Editing Achievement OverviewDemonstrate graphical interface literacy Follow workflow consistently; Manage media effectivelyDemonstrate advanced editing techniques artistically and with intention

EDITING ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETEditing Achievement # 1 - TechnicianEditing Achievement # 2 - Media ManagerEditing Achievement # 3 - Media Craftsman

SOUND Can effectively partner, record and edit sound to clarify and enhance their digital story, convey ideas and evoke emotion.

Sound Achievement OverviewDemonstrate aural awarenessRecord and manage sound effectively in fieldUse sound to enhance story, convey idea and/or emotion; Edit audio effectively to create cohesion and balance in finished film

SOUND ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETSound Achievement # 1 - Sound ScoutSound Achievement # 2 - Sound WranglerSound Achievement # 3 - Sound Designer

PRODUCTION Can develop, pitch, and implement a clear production plan and act as an effective project manager maintaining a critical vision and timeline of the project, while communicating and collaborating effectively with peers, crew and subjects

Production Achievement OverviewCreate production planExecutes planScreen on time

PRODUCTION ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETProduction Achievement # 1 - Critical ThinkerProduction Achievement # 2 - Project ManagerProduction Achievement # 3 - Producer

LEADERSHIP Can demonstrate an openness to new ideas and willingness to collaborate with others, go beyond what is required and take risks, take responsibility for self and others, manage long-term projects, maintain focus, and conduct oneself in a rofessional manner.

Leadership Achievement OverviewShare ideas and make connections; Be accountable to personal, group, and community goals and valuesEncourage/support colleagues to complete projects Present publicly

LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEETLeadership Achievement # 1 - Community OrganizerLeadership Achievement # 2 - TaskmasterLeadership Achievement # 3 - CheerleaderLeadership Achievement # 4 - Community Presenter

Sequence IDEA FORMATION CCLS 21ST CENTURY BLUEPRINT

Time 2 weeks Standards addressed Standards addressed Standards addressed

Units 1.1- STORYTELLING Achievement #1

2.1 - CAMERA Achievement #1

Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Creativity and Innovation - Think Creatively; Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (such as brainstorming); Create new and worthwhile ideas (both incremental and radical concepts); Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their own ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts;

Work Creatively with Others; Develop, implement and communicate new ideas to others effectively; Be open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives; incorporate group input and feedback into the work; Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work and understand the real world limits to adopting new ideas

Blueprint FILM/Strand 1 : Focus on technical filmmaking Students demonstrate responsible actions when caring for technical equipment and in keeping footage organized during shoot by: labeling tapes as soon as they are shot, replacing lens caps when cameras are not in use, rolling up cords, and keeping equipment in cases when not in use.

ACHIEVEMENT #1 ACHIEVEMENT #2 ACHIEVEMENT #3 STORYTELLING BADGE STANDARDS

● Explore and reflect on personal values and interests;

● Explore, research and reflect on local, national, global and/or universal themes and topics;

● Develop and outline a story idea that (a) seeks to answer an essential question, (b) demonstrates a clear purpose, and (c) describes [a] main character[s]

● Identify main talking points that convey purpose, personal connection, and aesthetic vision of film;

● Draft outline of pitch and obtain feedback

● Deliver pitch in timely and professional manner that demonstrates active engagement with audience, active listening, receptiveness to feedback, and confidence in story

● Draft complete story that: ○ Demonstrate

s knowledge of 3-Act Structure

○ Describes main characters and Character Arc

○ Translates what will be seen in film

● Obtain and integrate feedback

● Revise and produce finished script

Develop an original story idea, present that idea in a coherent and compelling manner, draft and revise a script, translate that script into a digital format, and screen their finished piece (see, also, Production Badge)

Creativity and Innovation

Communication and Collaboration

Life and Career Skills

Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9

Text Types and PurposesCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3

Knowledge of LanguageCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3

Production and Distribution of WritingCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4

Blueprint FILM/Strand 1

Focus on storytelling

Pre-production indicators

Pre-production indicators for

students creating narrative films

Achievement #1 - Storybuilder

☐ Thesis topic - provided evidence/can

articulate

☐ Research (obtain expertise): ❏ cue to use script builder, storyboards,

Look Book, etc. to provide evidence❏ can articulate learning/new information

☐ Initial idea formation - ❏ Explores and reflects on personal values

and interests; ❏ can articulate personal aesthetic (e.g.,

color, light, composition, sound/music, content, etc.);

❏ can identify universal themes/human condition addressed or related

☐ Character development - ❏ Can describe main character(s)❏ Can describe how he/she/they (might)

change☐ Visual Journal (e.g., Look Book, Tumblr,

Pinterest, etc.)❏ Are they using visuals to further develop

their story ideas?

Achievement #2 - Pitch Artist

☐ Pitch outline❏ Completed❏ Not completed

☐ practice (at least two)❏ Student practiced with

mentor_______________❏ Student practiced with

instructor____________❏ Student practiced with peer

mentor_______________❏ Student practiced with

peer___________________❏ Student practiced with self (looking in

mirror, etc.)__________❏ Student practiced with

parent/guardian/family member______________

☐ delivery (at least one)❏ Student delivered pitch at Comedy

Central and can share one piece of feedback

❏ Student delivered pitch during Badge Bowl

Achievement #3 - Scriptmaster❏ Script-builder (student must produce)❏ Table reading

❏ Date:__________❏ Student can share 1 piece of

feedback they received:❏ Draft 1 (Student produces)❏ Final Draft and/or formal outline

(student produces) that includes the following:❏ Specific descriptions❏ Visualizes internal states (show

thoughts, emotions)❏ Concise language❏ Observational & authentic not

dramatic interpretation

SO WHAT?

Staff Reflection on Badging:“Badging allowed for reflection as we looked at our curriculum to see holes that we had, in terms of providing clear expectations and benchmarks to measure those expectations. That process of reflection really strengthened the curriculum.” - Laurel Gwizdak, Education Director

CHALLENGES/QUESTIONS

● AGREEMENT AND CLARITY● INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE

○ INTEGRATION vs. ADD-ON● LEVELING

○ FOR DIFFERENT CONTEXTS○ NARRATIVE vs. DOC

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