A presentation prepared by Reel Works in preparation for an Hive NYC's Project Learning Lab. This is a working document intended to share resources and get feedback on an ongoing project funded by The Hive Digital Media Learning Fund.
3. 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.
4. HIVE NYC PROJECT LEARNING LAB
Our 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
5. WHAT IS BADGING?
Digital badges are a visual symbol of a
competency -- they signal to others what you
know and can do.
6. 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
7. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN THE CLASSROOM
Youth Badging Video
8. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE ON THE DISPLAY SITE
http://youthmediabadges.com
9. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES
Curriculum
1. NYC Media Badges Overview
2. Curriculum Map
3. Storytelling exemplar
10. BADGE Idea Formation Pre-production Production Post-production Exhibition
STORYTELLING Achievement #1
Develops story
Achievement #2
Constructs and delivers
pitch
Achievement #3
Drafts, revises, submits production-ready script
CAMERA Achievement #1
Maintain 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 #2
Manage media effectively
Achievement #3
Uses 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
LEADERSHIP
Achievement #1
Participates in community events, groups, and screenings
Achievement #4
Presents; Interacts with
community members,
audience, and general
public in an open and
professional manner
Achievement #3
Encourages and supports colleagues to complete projects
Achievement #2
Is accountable to personal and group values/tasks/goals
11. MODULE/ BADGE DESCRIPTION
This 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 story
Construct and deliver pitch
Draft and revise script
STORYTELLING ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Storytelling Achievement #1 - Storybuilder
Storytelling Achievement #2 - Pitch Artist
Storytelling 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 Overview
Maintain camera and accessories
Demonstrate compositional understanding
Demonstrate coverage & footage quality
CAMERA ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Camera Achievement # 1 - Camera Maintenance
Camera Achievement #2 - Smooth Operator
Camera 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 Overview
Demonstrate graphical interface literacy
Follow workflow consistently;
Manage media effectively
Demonstrate advanced editing techniques artistically
and with intention
EDITING ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Editing Achievement # 1 - Technician
Editing Achievement # 2 - Media Manager
Editing 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 Overview
Demonstrate aural awareness
Record and manage sound effectively in field
Use sound to enhance story, convey idea and/or
emotion; Edit audio effectively to create cohesion and
balance in finished film
SOUND ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Sound Achievement # 1 - Sound Scout
Sound Achievement # 2 - Sound Wrangler
Sound 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 Overview
Create production plan
Executes plan
Screen on time
PRODUCTION ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Production Achievement # 1 - Critical Thinker
Production Achievement # 2 - Project Manager
Production 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
Leadership Achievement Overview
Share ideas and make connections;
Be accountable to personal, group, and community
LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT ONE-SHEET
Leadership Achievement # 1 - Community
Organizer
12. 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 Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Conduct 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.9-10.8
Gather 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.9-10.9
Draw 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.
13. 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
Knowledge
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3
Knowledge of Language
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.3
Production and Distribution of
Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Blueprint FILM/Strand 1
Focus on storytelling
Pre-production indicators
Pre-production indicators for
students creating narrative films
14. 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
18. 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
19. CHALLENGES/QUESTIONS
● AGREEMENT AND CLARITY
● INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE
○ INTEGRATION vs. ADD-ON
● LEVELING
○ FOR DIFFERENT CONTEXTS
○ NARRATIVE vs. DOC
