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Media Pathways - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Knowledge
        
        Document and explain the difference and the use cases of mono, stereo, and 5.1 audio
        
        Explain the difference between noise and sound
        
        Demonstrate an understanding of recording technologies by annotating 5 features of the H4n using this reference guide
        
        Document a comparison of the difference between lossless and lossy audio including MP3 and WAV. Document and explain the use cases of MP3 and WAV files (during production, for consumption, for livestreaming).
        
        Document and explain the fundamental concepts of decibels using this guide including the definition, key decibel reference points (hearing damage, car traffic, whisper).
      - Skills
        
        Record the following files using a sound recorder. If you are using the Zoom H4N, follow this tutorial. Explain and document the files and results.
        
        WAV Stereo
        
        WAV Mono
        
        MP3 320kbps Stereo
    - - Skills
        
        Complete and document the following beginner tutorials
        
        Import audio files and browse media
        
        Make selections for audio editing
        
        Record an audio file
        
        Record and edit music
        
        Get started with audio mixing
        
        What is Audition
      - Knowledge
        
        Explain the use cases for VBR and lossless audio files
    - - Record and document your process of creating a short podcast (or video equivalent) featuring an introduction with music, a vox pop, and a narrator / host. Follow this tutorial.
      - Complete and document the following beginner tutorials
        
        Create your own podcast
        
        Repair and restore audio
        
        Use the Spectral Frequency Display to clean up your audio
        
        Remove noise from audio files with Audition
        
        Clean up audio tracks and sound clips
        
        Manipulate and adjust audio levels manually
      - Record a 4 track audio production using a professional recording device (Zoom H4n or similar) for the Music Department
      - Document and be able to explain the following noise issues associated with audio recording using this guide. Document and be able to explain how you addressed at least two of these issues in your podcast
        
        Distortion and clipping
        
        Plosives (aka “p-pops”)
        
        Handling noise
        
        Off-mic speech
        
        Interference
        
        Hiss
        
        Hum
        
        Roominess/echo/reverberant room
        
        Wind buffeting
        
        Mouth noise
        
        Abrupt Changes
        (mixing section)
    - - Record interview on a topic of your choice outside on a windy day and edit a short film which shows the 'before cleanup' and 'after cleanup' audio. Share the video with the class and explain the processes involved in repairing the audio
      - Document and be able to explain the following noise issues associated with audio mixing and editing using this guide. Document and be able to explain how you addressed at least two of these issues in a production.
        
        Inconsistent levels
        
        Abrupt entrances/exits to clips
        
        Abrupt changes in background sound
        
        Bright- or muddy-sounding audio
        
        Phase issues
        
        Overly compressed (or limited) audio
        
        Stereo balance issues
        
        Low bit rate audio
      - Document and be able to explain the following noise issues associated with editing using this guide. Document and be able to explain how you addressed at least two of these issues in a production.
        
        Audible edits
        
        Abrupt tone-of-voice or cadence changes
        
        Upcut, missing or doubled breaths
        
        Clipped “s”, “f”, “h”
        
        Overlap
  - - - :trophy: Level 1 Criteria
        Year 12 pre-requisite
        
        Document and annotate basic elements of school cameras including where to access key features (menu, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, menu, SD card format, zoom), key physical features (microphone, lens, body, lens cap, flash output, grip) using this guide as a reference
        
        Document, define, explain the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO
        
        Take a series of photos in manual mode (manual ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed) and annotate the aesthetic qualities of the images with reference to ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
        
        Document, annotate and explain the elements of a tripod using this reference guide and tripod head (guide coming soon)
        
        Demonstrate safe handling of camera, lens, tripod, and baseplate
        
        Document and be able to discuss the role and importance of informed consent in video and phiotography productions using this resource
        
        Document and compare the file type options on two school cameras
      - :trophy: Level 3 Criteria
        
        Document and explain the effects of humidity on cameras and lenses
        
        Explain the convergence of camera technologies and the impact this has had on small budget producers
        
        Document and compare the types of cameras that are best suited to a variety of applications (street photography, portrait photography, travel vlogs, on-location news journalism, independent films)
        
        Document and discuss the tradeoffs between capturing RAW and compressed file types in production
        
        Document and discuss the pros and cons of zoom and prime lenses
      - :trophy: Level 2 Criteria
        
        Through a process of research and experimentation, document and demonstrate efficient adjustment of manual exposure settings as per different use cases (sports, astrophotography, portrait photography, low-light street photography) on one school camera
        
        Document and demonstrate an applied understanding of key compositional techniques (rule of thirds, leading lines, colour contrast, frame within a frame, selective focus) using this guide and additional reference material
        
        Document and demonstrate the process of lens cleaning through first using a blower to remove dust then using a micro-fibre cloth. Discuss the potential issues created by incorrect cleaning methods
    - - :trophy: Level 1 Criteria
      - :trophy: Level 2 Criteria
        Pre-requisite
        Audio Level 1
      - :trophy: Level 3 Criteria
        Pre-Requisite
        Audio Level 2
        Video Level 2
      - :trophy: Level 4 Criteria
    - - :trophy: Level 1 Criteria
        Pre-requisite
        Camera Level 1
      - :trophy: Level 2 Criteria
      - :trophy: Level 3 Criteria
      - :trophy: Level 4 Criteria
    - - :trophy: Level 1 Criteria
        Pre-requisite
        Camera Level 1
        
        Document, explain, compare, and discuss the types of cameras which are used by media producers (GoPro, DSLR, Studio Cameras, Mobile Phones). Link these cameras to specific use cases and provide examples of their utilisation by media producers and audiences.
        
        Document, complete, and be able to explain the processes involved in all beginner Premiere Pro tutorials.
        
        Create a project and import a clip
        
        Explore Premiere Pro panels
        
        Learn editing skills
        
        Work with graphics and titles
        
        Adjust the timing of your edits
        
        Change the look of your clips
        
        Add effects
        
        Work with audio
        
        Work with your clips
        
        Document, and explain multiple camera stabalisation options (handheld, tripod, shouldermount, gimbal. steadycam). Add a video to your portfolio which demonstrates your mastery of at least two shot types
      - :trophy: Level 2 Criteria
        
        Document, discuss, and demonstrate the efficient use of advanced camera functions including colour (white balance), focus (selective, continuous/single, wide, manual) and file type (1080p, 720p, 30fps, 25fps)
      - :trophy: Level 3 Criteria
      - :trophy: Level 4 Criteria