Movie Marquis Project (MP2)

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer, and it will helpful to already have a folder with images or video clips, and at least one music file.

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER TUTORIAL VIDEO

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER STEP BY STEP PRESENTATION

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE - BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 

WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER INTRODUCTION

You will be making a number of movies as you get older and create presentations for class, family and friends.  Movie Maker is a free program that allows you to upload, edit, add titles and effects, and then publish a movie to send to people.  The more organized you are, the easier it will be to follow the steps below and use this software. 

Watch the following clip on your own to get an idea of what a Movie Marquis is.  You will then choose pictures, music, and effects to create a Personal Movie Marquis (PMM).  Your PMM is a short movie clip (10-15 seconds) that you will add to the end of any other movie you create. The Movie Marquis you are creating should be a reflection of your personality, and is intended to let people know who created the movie it is shown with.  A PMM can be used at the end or the beginning of a movie.  You should pretend you are creating a Movie Production Studio, and give some thought to the kind of movies and messages you would like to support.  Be creative and have fun with this project.  It can be serious, funny or anything you want it to be.  Please make sure you use the clip you created in Soundation for this project.  You may find pictures and other video clips online.

Movie Introduction Video Clips Promo (Click Here) 

Please create a Personal Movie Marquis in Windows Movie Maker.  It should be 10 to 15 seconds long, and use audio, pictures/video, titles and effects.  You must create your music for this project with Soundation.  You may not use commercially available music.  When you have edited the movie and created it, please use the SAVE Movie Function to save the file and the video to the desktop.  Upload that file to your Google Drive and share it with me for credit for the project.

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS 

Step 1:  Download or Create Music with Soundation (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 1A:  You may need to use AUDACITY (See Windows Computer) to Load and EXPORT your music file from Soundation.  Here is how:

• Choose Saved File from Soundation on Desktop.
• Open Audacity and DRAG your Music File into the Audacity Workspace
• Click FILE and EXPORT as WAV File.  Choose Desktop to save the new file too.  Use New WAV file

Step 2:  Find and Download 1-3 Pictures or Images you are interested in using.  Place those Images on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 3:  Open Windows Movie Maker and using the FILE Menu click on NEW PROJECT

Step 4:  Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Marquis P(?)" and SAVE it to Desktop.

Step 5:  Use  the CHOOSE PHOTOS/VIDEO BUTTON to select video/image files to use.

Step 6:  Use the CHOOSE MUSIC BUTTON to select the audio file you will use.

Step 7:  Use the pointer to place images and pictures in the proper order for the video.

Step 8:  Use toolbars to enter TITLES and Text.

Step 9:  Use toolbars to add effects and transitions.

Step 10:  Save the final file to the DESKTOP.

Step 11:  Upload and SHARE your Final Movie Project using Google Drive.

DO NOT EMAIL ME YOUR FILE!
YOU MUST UPLOAD IT AND SHARE IT WITH ME FOR CREDIT!   

MR SCRIBNER'S DROPBOX FILE REQUEST LINK

Grading Rubric:

1. Within Time Limit = 15 points
2. Clear Pictures = 15 points
3. Titles = 15 points
4. Appropriate Music = 15 points
5. Effects / Transitions = 15 points
6. GDrive Shared = 15 points
7. Creative (Subjective - Mr. S) = 10 points

Total Score = x/100 points

Here are links to my BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 Movies:   (FEB)      (SEP) 

Enjoy!!

- Mr S. 

You could also use this online site to create movies at home:  http://www.kizoa.com/Video-Editor

This is another music file I created in Garageband:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzY9jTFcLEUWcXdzaWYxbUI2bkE/view?usp=sharing

PMM QUALITY RUBRIC

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Concept	Student has a clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey.	Student has a fairly clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey.	Student has brainstormed his/her message, but no clear focus has emerged.	Student has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining his/her message.
Originality	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.	Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness.	Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Use of Graphics and Images	All graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content.	Most graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content.	Some graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content.
Digital Camera Use	Pictures are high quality. The main subject is in focus, centered, and of an appropriate size compared to other objects in the picture.	Pictures are good quality. The main subject is not quite in focus, but is it is clear what the picture is about.	Pictures are of marginal quality.The subject is in focus but it is not clear what the picture is about.	No picture taken OR picture of poor quality.
Overall Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic, but is lacking one or two key elements.	Project is missing more than two key elements.	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will be able to use Windows Movie Maker to create a short (10-15 second) Movie Marquis (Logo). Students will be given an introduction to Windows Movie Maker today. Before we start with Movie Maker, you will watch a short video about Movie Studio Logo’s. Please complete the Google Classroom Assignment.

Project: Each Student will create a Movie Marquis using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

Soundation Music Project (MP2)

If you did not bring headphones today, you cannot complete today's assignment. 

You must work on the Alternate Assignment: MUSIC LYRICS Assignment 

at the bottom of this post!

Why Does Music Make Us Feel?

Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS)

The Power Of Music!

The Power of Music (Funny)

SOUNDATION PROJECT:  Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others.

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.

MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION:  Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is 20-25 seconds and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in Microsoft Movie Maker later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a WAV File and save it. You must upload your file for credit to the DROPBOX Link below:

MR. Scribner's DROPBOX File Link To Upload WAV File

When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on the QUESTION (Constructed Response) on your Google Classroom, completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a .wav file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!

SOUNDATION ONLINE AUDIO CREATOR (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION YOUTUBE TRAINING VIDEO LINK

Step By Step Instructions

1. Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com
2. Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.
3. Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)
4. When finished, Click FILE and "Export .WAV File" to your Desktop
5. Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 20-seconds long for credit.
6. If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.
7. Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.
8. Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload WAV File" Button
9. Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.
10. If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive. Please copy the Google Drive Link to your music file and post it on our Schoology Page for others to share.
11. Go To Google Classroom and complete the Constructed Response about this Music Project!

GRADING RUBRIC:

CATEGORY	10	8	6	R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum	3 or more loops used	2 loops used	Only 1 loop used	Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly	All Loops Sound Correctly Blended	One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence	Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence	Not Completed
File Is Exported As MP3	File Correctly Exported To Desktop	File Exported But Lost	File Not Exported	Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE	File Is Uploaded Correctly			File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
File is SHARED For Credit	File Shared With Instructor Correctly			File Not Shared Correctly
Overall Effort	Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 20-25 second MP3 to use	Scholar included most items, but MP3 is less than 20 seconds long.	Scholar\'s MP3 is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for credit	Project not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website.  Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment. 

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

SWBAT CREATE a 20-25 second MP3 for use in an upcoming project.  Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project:  Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (MP3) project of 20-25 seconds in length.  Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind.  Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Alternate Project 

(Extra Credit for those who already created a Soundation Music Track.)

MUSIC LYRIC PROJECT:
Open a Google Document or MS Word Document and name it "(YOUR LAST NAME) Music Lyrics (Class Day/Number)".  Read and review the following articles on writing music (like poetry), write your song in the document and SHARE it with MR. S for credit. 

IF YOUR GOOGLE IS NOT WORKING,

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Song-Lyrics

http://robinfrederick.com/learn-how-to-write-a-song/

https://www.google.com/search?q=writing+music+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

USE THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE AS A GUIDE TO WRITE A SONG LYRIC.  CHANGE UP DIFFERENT VERSIONS TO CUSTOMIZE IT!

Introduction

A

A

B

A

B

B

C

B

D

D

D

E

E

F

E

Wrap Up

Hour Of Code - Extended Learning

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT WEBSITE REVIEWS:  There is also a link (In the Critical Links 16/17 box on the right of the Class Assignment Site) to REVIEW the Strikingly Public Service Websites.  Click Here to see the list of topics by student, and review at least two other websites using the form.  The websites with the best reviews will be highlighted on our Class Assignment Site.

HOUR OF CODE EXTENDED LEARNING:  Today you will complete your Star Wars "Blocks" Hour of Code Game.  Make sure you Copy/Paste the link to your game in the COMMENT Section of the Schoology Post for this project for credit.
When you have completed the Star Wars "Blocks" Tutorial, try to complete the tutorial in "JavaScript Mode".  This will actually make you drag or type the correct JavaScript code to make everything work.  You can also work on another tutorial or section from Code.Org.  Some of you might even want to check out the following links for more coding projects:

Go to Code.Org, Sign-In, and work on the STAR WARS "JavaScript" Levels.  You can also work on any of the other Hour of Code tutorials.






Go to Made With Code by Google and create your own personal emoji.








Hour of Code HOLIDAY CARD (Lesson Page) Scratch Project by Harvard.  You can go straight to the SCRATCH by MIT workspace by clicking here:  SCRATCH HOLIDAY CARD







If you are looking for more coding challenges, try some of the reference sites at the Hour of Code Philadelphia site I created to help educators in our area:

http://tackk.com/hourofcodephilly

http://hourofcodephilly.strikingly.com/

Make sure you are going home this weekend and showing others how they can learn Computer Science.  Learning to code, and the logic, problem-solving, and creativity behind it is a fun and valuable skill to have in any career.  Enjoy this program, and keep coding!

Good Luck!

- Mr. S

Code.Org "Hour of Code" - Introduction to Programming (MP2)

Students will be introduced to the Code.Org K-12 Curriculum online. Students will use creativity, collaboration, communication, problem-solving and persistence to complete basic levels of BLOCKLEY-STYLE Programming. Students who complete the initial program will be able to create and share a basic computer game with a "Star Wars" theme.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: Google Classroom Entry "Why Learn To Code?" Go To Google Classroom and answer the question: "Why should you learn to read and write computer code?" by Hadi Partovi (Co-Founder of Code.Org).

You must write at least 4-5 sentences about why you should learn to code, and what you could use this skill for in your future career.

Step 2: Why Is Learning To Code Important? (Click Here For Video) by Ali Partovi (Co-Founder of Code.Org)

Step 3: Sign Up For CODE.ORG and Join Our Class Online!

• SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT
• GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"
• GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE GKQXQV

Step 4: Work Independently On Your Individual Code.Org Program

WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL 15 LEVELS YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CREATE A "STAR WARS" R2-D2 GAME! SPEND TIME MAKING YOUR GAME UNIQUE. WHEN IT IS FINISHED, PRESS 'RUN' AND PLAY IT. THEN PRESS 'FINISH', COPY THE LINK TO YOUR GAME AND PASTE THE LINK INTO AN EMAIL TO MR. S FOR CREDIT AT HSCRIBNER@CCS.US!

Do Not Race Ahead! If you complete Hour Of Code, you may sign up for PlayLab, Frozen, or another tutorial on your Code.Org Code Studio site.

VIDEO: HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK?

Each participant will be able to… (Excerpt From Code.Org Curriculum Site)

Participants will learn computer science skills such as critical thinking, logic, persistence and creativity in problem-solving by completing levels on Code.Org.

The course design and the instructor methods to accomplish this objective are…

Computer science and computational thinking skills will be addressed through hands-on "unplugged" and online activities, including computer programming and coding. Skills of a computer scientist through the computational thinking practices of creativity, collaboration, communication, persistence and problem solving will be emphasized. Computer science themes of algorithms, data, abstraction, computing practice and programming, computers and communication devices, and community, global and ethical impacts.

Participants will demonstrate they know and understand this objective by…

Participants will take part in "Unplugged" activities, reviewing vocabulary, and completing assessment levels online. Participants will receive feedback on their performance, as well as resources for improvement. Students will use Peer Mentoring whenever possible to help each other prior to asking for direct assistance from the teacher.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online. Students will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming. Students will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Students will start by completing a Google Classroom Question:

Why Should Students Learn To Read And Write Computer Code?

Students will watch a short video and participate in a discussion about future careers and equity. Students will then play a game to introduce basic vocabulary and terms. Students will sign up for accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Single Page Websites - Strikingly.com Public Service Announcements (MP2)

Please check out Strikingly.com.  This is a fantastic way to create a single-page website for an event, project, or other reason to post work.  Eventually, you might even want to post an E-Portfolio of your work to show prospective employers or colleges.  If you master this tool, you will be creating stunning, professional-quality sites in no time!  Have Fun With This Project!

CLICK HERE TO SEE STUDENT TOPIC LIST

What is a Public Service Announcement

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue." - Wikipedia Definition

Examples Of Student Public Service Announcement Topics (CLICK HERE)

CLICK HERE FOR TOPIC WORKSHEET LINK

Getting Started (from Center For DIGITAL Education Website)

1. Choose your topic. Pick a subject that is important to you, as well as one you can visualize. Keep your focus narrow and to the point. More than one idea confuses your audience, so have one main idea per PSA.
    
2. Time for some research - you need to know your stuff! Try to get the most current and up to date facts on your topic. Statistics and references can add to a PSA. You want to be convincing and accurate.
    
3. Consider your audience. Are you targeting parents, teens, teachers or some other social group? Consider your target audience's needs, preferences, as well as the things that might turn them off. They are the ones you want to rally to action. The action suggested by the PSA can be almost anything. It can be spelled out or implied in your PSA, just make sure that message is clear.
4. Create an outline and keep your facts to a few simple statements. A single-page PSA will typically require about 5 to 7 concise facts. Highlight the major and minor points that you want to make. Be sure the information presented in the PSA is based on up-to-date, accurate research, findings and/or data.
    
5. Grab your audience's attention. You might use visual effects, an emotional response, humor, or surprise to catch your target audience. Be careful, however, of using scare tactics. Attention-getters are needed, but they must be carefully selected.
    
6. Find your audience and get their reaction. How do they respond and is it in the way you expected? Your goal is to call your audience to action. Are they inspired?
   

STRIKINGLY.COM PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
SINGLE-PAGE WEBSITE ASSIGNMENT

MR SCRIBNER'S SAMPLE STRIKINGLY.COM "ANTI-BULLYING" SITE (Click Here)

ASSIGNMENT:  CREATE A STRIKINGLY.COM WEBSITE AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A TOPIC YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT.

Please go to Strikingly.com and create a website.  Create an account using your Gmail address and a password you can remember.  On Strikingly.com you just click "Create Account" and enter your First Name, Email Address, and a Password you can remember.  You may use photos, youtube video links, and other items.  Please make sure your website has the following items to receive credit for this project: 

Here is a video to help you with Strikingly.com (CLICK HERE)

Here are the steps to create a new Strikingly.com website:

1. Log Into Your Google Account
2. Go to Strikingly.com
3. Sign In with your FIRST NAME, CCS Email Address, and a PASSWORD you can remember.
4. Select ANY Template you like by moving the cursor over it and CLICK "Start Editing"
5. Use "View Example" to see what it might look like before choosing the Template. (Then Step 4)
6. Review the MENU to the Left.

• PREVIEW: Shows what the site will look like LIVE
• PUBLISH: Puts The Website LIVE Online (You can still make changes)
• STYLES: Allows a change to a whole new style or type of site.
• SETTINGS: Change other settings about your site:
• Basic Info:  Site Title, Category of Site, Description, Keywords, Language
• Domains:  You MUST use (any words).strikingly.com unless you pay.
• Sharing Information: Social Image Share, Favicon, Twitter Card?
• Mobile Actions: Do Not Worry About These (Must Go PRO) (DO NOT GO PRO! - Costs $)
• Header & Footer Display Settings
• ANALYTICS!
• ADVANCED

1. Preview all of the SECTIONS listed on the Site you chose.
2. Adjust each SECTION to fit with your overall THEME and what you need to get your Message across to your viewers.
3. Once you have Setup your SECTIONS the way you want,  spend time on each section entering pictures, video, facts and links.
4. When complete click PUBLISH and then Copy & Paste the link you created into an email to Mr. S for credit.  (hscribner@ccs.us)

Here is what your "Public Service Announcement" STRIKINGLY Website should include:

1. Website must be created using strikingly.com
2. Website must include keywords ccstech and collegiumpsa
3. Website must have at least one picture and one video (embedded)
4. Website must have an informational theme
5. Website must include at least 4-5 sentences of REAL DATA about your topic.  You  must have at least four (4) FACTS and one (1) SOURCE listed as a reference.  
6. Finally, when you are done, please search Google Classroom for at least 5 other websites created by our class and post comments on them.  Be careful to be helpful not hurtful and let your classmates know that you appreciate their efforts!  

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS TO FINISH YOUR SITE:

Make sure you post the link to your site on the Schoology Class Page as a comment FOR CREDIT!

In addition to the items above, you must also include the following items on your new website:

1. Add a video to your website.  You may copy/paste the link from Youtube or Vimeo, but it must be appropriate for school use.  DO NOT POST ANYTHING that might be offensive or inappropriate.
2. Add a FORM for visitors to send you an email.  
3. Add a MAP of the address of our school. 

BIBLIOGRAPHY REQUIREMENTS

Somewhere at the bottom of your page you must include the following references for your FACTS:

1. "(Fact 1)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found
2. "(Fact 2)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found
3. "(Fact 3)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found
4. "(Fact 4)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found
5. "(Fact 5)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found
6. "(Fact 6)".  Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found 

This project is a good way for you to present a topic you are interested in.  Please make sure you follow ALL DIRECTIONS POSTED HERE.  You may need to review this site multiple times to make sure you are including all of the items required for credit.

Have Fun With This!!

- Mr. S

OBJECTIVE & STUDENT OUTCOMES

Students will use online collaboration tools (STRIKINGLY.COM) to create a single-page webpage.  Students will learn to use the online toolbar in Strikingly.com to add content to their website, share their website, and publish their website online.  Students will comment (positively) on other pages posted.

STUDENTS MUST READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS WEBSITE PRIOR TO STARTING!

 Students will enter the class quietly and LOG IN to ccs.us Google Accounts.  Students will read all directions posted on the class assignment site prior to starting work.  Students will choose a Public Service Announcement topic to create a web-page about using Strikingly.com.  Students will be guided through the creation process for a Strikingly.com website, and then be given time in class to complete the project.  Students must SHARE their projects, once published, by posting the link on Schoology.  Once complete, Students will then review other sites created by their peers, and leave constructive (positive) comments to each other!