Video workshops – working with webcams, smartphone cameras and professional cameras; how to create your own movie

Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding the appeal and effectiveness of using films in education:

Visuals and audio – these are the primary influencers shaping our understanding. In today’s education, we need to harness these impactful mediums. Kids and teens engage with platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and more regularly, all centered around short videos. They’ve become accustomed to absorbing information and learning through these formats. To ensure modern education is impactful, it needs to adapt to this shift to some extent.

2. Discovering the potential of film in education:

Within the academic setting, video production skills can be applied in diverse ways:

• Educators can leverage them to craft film-based educational resources to enhance lessons.
• Students can produce videos as a captivating and innovative way to fulfill project requirements.
• Both students and teachers can capture school events through short news segments, extended reports, or recordings.

3. Practical acquaintance with the film production process:

• Scriptwriting,
• Filming,
• Editing and sound design.

Learning Outcomes:

After finishing this course, you’ll enrich your lessons with cinematic elements. You’ll possess the skills to develop additional films for your teaching resources and motivate your students to craft their own. Whether you opt to establish a school TV channel capturing organized events or integrate film as the medium for student assessments, the knowledge gained will empower you to guide students effectively, ensuring optimal outcomes for their film projects.

Benefits for students:

Embracing innovative teaching methods captivates students, fostering increased enthusiasm for the learning experience and subsequently enhancing its effectiveness. The skills acquired by students extend beyond their school years, providing a valuable edge in the future job market.

The Course Content:

– Scriptwriting based on personal documentation. Preparation of a shooting schedule or storyboard.

Film Production – Stage I. Field or studio sessions, depending on the approach chosen by individual groups for film production. Setting up the shooting plan (arranging lights, cameras, microphones). Participants undertake (choosing one genre per group):

– Television news program consisting of studio presenter introductions, field news reports, live pairs, voiceovers, and street interviews.
– Commercial spots for products and brands.
– Social campaign spots on a chosen topic.
– Stop-motion animated films.
– Event reportages.
– Promotional films.
– Documentary films.
– Narrative studies.

Film Production – Stage II. Continuing the shooting process for each production. After the initial review of materials, adjustments and retakes are made as necessary.

• Editing the recorded footage, covering shots, discussing principles of assembling shots together.
• Color correction, musical illustration, and sound level adjustment.
• Discussion on available formats, export settings, and rendering of edited films.

The grand premiere of the films created by the participants. Discussion of the productions, analysis of mistakes made, and exploration of alternative production possibilities.

Methodology & assessment

The “Video workshops” course is designed to be an immersive and dynamic experience, integrating innovative methodologies to ensure participants actively engage with the content. The course spans a week, with participants delving into three stimulating sessions each day, each lasting 1.5 hours.

Motivating and Entertaining Sessions:

Our goal is to make learning enjoyable! The sessions will be filled with motivation and entertainment, ensuring that you can easily apply what you’ve learned when you’re back in your schools.

Funny and Participative Methodology:

Say goodbye to dull lectures! We believe in learning through laughter and active participation. Our funny and participative approach will keep you engaged throughout the course.

Practical and Dynamic Nature:

This course is all about hands-on learning! We’ve crafted a practical and dynamic experience, giving you the confidence to apply new techniques and strategies. Be prepared for interactive exercises that bring the concepts to life.

Ongoing Support: 

The learning doesn’t stop when the course ends! Join our forum and discussion groups to keep the exchange of good practices going. Use our evaluation tools to assess the impact of the course on your school. 

Evaluation:

Peer Feedback and Collaboration:

• Peer evaluation of collaborative video projects.
• Recognition of effective collaboration, communication, and creativity in group activities.

Continuous Engagement:

• Participation in daily activities and discussions.
• Contribution to collaborative projects and group activities.

Film Creation Project:

• A major component of the evaluation will be the creation of an original movie by each student or group, showcasing the skills learned during the course.

Certification details

• Certificate of Attendance in line with Erasmus quality standards
• Europass Mobility Document 
• Learning Agreement

Language: English

Target audience ISCED:

• Primary education (ISCED 1)
• Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)
• Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)

Target audience type: 

• Teacher
• Head Teacher / Principal
• Teacher Educator

Learning time: 35 hours / 7 days

Costs:

The 560 EUR fee covers the course tuition, issuing the required Erasmus+ documents, coffee breaks, and a guided tour.
We offer an optional cultural programme in order to provide you with opportunities to explore the wonders of the area. All the details including the destinations and the prices will be sent to the participants two months before the course starts.