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K–12 Standards

Video Production 1 (2025)

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Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the process of pre-production.1

  • 1

    Demonstrate understanding of basic storytelling principles, including:1.1

    1. 1

       Beginning, Middle, & End1.1.1

  • 2

    Create a storyboard.1.2

  • 3

    Organize and plan a production, including:1.3

    1. 1

      Shot list1.3.1

    2. 2

      Shoot schedule1.3.2

    3. 3

      Crew and cast responsibilities.1.3.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the correct operation of the camera.2

  • 1

    Identify the basic functions of the main parts of a camera, including:2.1

    1. 1

      Sensor2.1.1

    2. 2

      Lens2.1.2

    3. 3

      Body2.1.3

    4. 4

      Electronic Viewfinder or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen 2.1.4

  • 2

    Demonstrate understanding of basic camera operations, including:2.2

    1. 1

      Focus2.2.1

    2. 2

      White balance, both indoors and outdoors2.2.2

    3. 3

      Basic exposure involving the iris/aperture and shutter speed2.2.3

    4. 4

      Recording settings2.2.4

      1. 1

        Current camera resolutions (1080 HD, 4K, etc.) 2.2.4.1

      2. 2

        Frame rates and their uses. (24, 30, 60, 120, etc.) 2.2.4.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate understanding of basic camera supports, including:2.3

    1. 1

      Tripod2.3.1

    2. 2

      Monopod2.3.2

  • 4

    Identify and demonstrate effective shot composition (framing). 2.4

    1. 1

      Rule of thirds2.4.1

  • 5

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various shot selections, including: 2.5

    1. 1

      Wide (WS)2.5.1

    2. 2

      Medium (MS)2.5.2

    3. 3

      Close-up (CU)2.5.3

    4. 4

       Extreme close-up (ECU)2.5.4

  • 6

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera movements, including:2.6

    1. 1

      Pan/Tilt2.6.1

    2. 2

      Dolly2.6.2

    3. 3

      Zoom2.6.3

  • 7

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera angles, including:2.7

    1. 1

      High angle2.7.1

    2. 2

      Eye level 2.7.2

    3. 3

      Low angle 2.7.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate procedures for recording and editing audio.3

  • 1

    Identify various types of microphones and demonstrate appropriate use of each. 3.1

    1. 1

      Microphone types3.1.1

      1. 1

        Lavaliere3.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Handheld mic3.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Shotgun/Boom mic 3.1.1.3

    2. 2

      Audio Connector3.1.2

      1. 1

        ⅛” Stereo and ⅛” Mono3.1.2.1

      2. 2

        XLR3.1.2.2

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective audio recording. 3.2

    1. 1

      Understand and demonstrate effective control of ambient sound. 3.2.1

    2. 2

      Understand and demonstrate appropriate levels while recording.3.2.2

    3. 3

      Clipping3.2.3

  • 3

    Demonstrate effective audio editing. 3.3

    1. 1

      Identify and set appropriate audio levels for different audio types: 3.3.1

      1. 1

        Dialogue3.3.1.1

      2. 2

        Sound effects 3.3.1.2

      3. 3

        Music3.3.1.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of basic lighting principles. 4

  • 1

    Demonstrate understanding of three-point lighting and its components:4.1

    1. 1

      Key light 4.1.1

    2. 2

      Fill light4.1.2

    3. 3

      Back light 4.1.3

  • 2

    Setup and use lighting appropriately for various situations, including:4.2

    1. 1

      Natural vs. artificial light4.2.1

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of post-production.5

  • 1

    Demonstrate appropriate file management. 5.1

    1. 1

      Transferring5.1.1

    2. 2

      Organizing5.1.2

    3. 3

      Naming5.1.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective editing workflows. 5.2

    1. 1

      Preview media5.2.1

    2. 2

      Rough Edit5.2.2

    3. 3

      Final Cut5.2.3

    4. 4

      Export5.2.4

  • 3

    Demonstrate the use of filters and effects5.3

    1. 1

      Graphics/Titles5.3.1

    2. 2

      Keyframe animation 5.3.2

    3. 3

      Chroma key5.3.3

  • 4

    Understand and demonstrate effective output of media.5.4

    1. 1

      Understand and use appropriate settings for desired output:5.4.1

      1. 1

        File Name & Location5.4.1.1

      2. 2

        Aspect Ratio (Horizontal or Vertical)5.4.1.2

      3. 3

        Resolutions (1080, 4K, etc.)5.4.1.3

      4. 4

         File Type (MP4, MOV, etc.) 5.4.1.4

      5. 5

        File Size (H.264, ProRes, etc.) 5.4.1.5

Students will be able to understand and practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues as identified in United States Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Section 101.6

  • 1

    Define and demonstrate copyright, licensing, and creative commons.6.1

Students will understand and demonstrate the importance of career readiness and professionalism skills related to the workplace.7

  • 1

    Explore career options related to course content.7.1

  • 2

    Explore and participate in cocurricular activities related to course content. 7.2

    1. 1

      Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s)7.2.1

      1. 1

        SkillsUSA7.2.1.1

      2. 2

        Technology Student Association7.2.1.2

    2. 2

      Other State and National Organizations7.2.2

    3. 3

      Related technical competitions7.2.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Video Production 1 Strands and Standards

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