When my students enter our Communication Studies and TV production cycle class, they are embarking on an exciting journey into the fields of media production, news writing and advertising. For many students, this course sparks passion for media production that outlasts the marking period we spent together, and enables students to explore future career paths in media production, including journalism, TV broadcasting, screen writing, videography, and graphic design.
By middle school, many classes have lost the "spark" of elementary school learning; this class gives students the opportunity to be curious learners, to play pretend and to imagine beyond their limitations.
From the moment my students enter the classroom, they are eager to get their hands on our newsroom equipment and start creating. The magic they feel when manipulating a TV news camera, adjusting the setting on our sound board, or fine tuning the image on our videoswitcher is contagious! Over 200 students engage with this course each year, and their projects are broadcasted to our school and local community through our morning new show.
My Project
In our ever changing world, I know they will need basic computer literacy and media training to successfully navigate the academic and personal challenges they face. From running a small business, to working for a major cooperation, to promoting causes on social media, students need experience creating content and getting hands on with media. Producing their own content enables students learn how to responsibly create and consume media culture.
By donating to our project you will not only be helping students get real world experience in media production, you will be enabling "pretend" and "imagination" to return to the middle school classroom.
Becoming hands on with media production and news will also teach my students real world skills, open career paths, and spark life-long passions. The box lights requested in this project will help teach my students how to use lighting to tell a story, and how take high quality photos for advertising or social media promotions. The swivel drafting stools will become the "pilot" seat for our lead anchors, who will guide our school through world and local news. The microphone shields will enable my students to become true sound technicians, and refine their understanding for the role of audio in media projects. Finally, the news backdrop will enable us to use our video switcher to its highest capabilities, broadcasting graphics and videos right within the studio space.
Set of 2 Bar Stools Modern Height Adjustable Swivel Barstools Counter Height Swivel Stool PU Leather Hydraulic Chair Bar Stools
• Amazon Business
$84.99
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$84.99
HPUSN Softbox Lighting Kit Professional Studio Photography Equipment Continuous Lighting with 85W 5400K E27 Socket and 2 Reflectors 50 x 70 cm and 2 Bulbs for Portrait Product Fashion Photography
• Amazon Business
$69.99
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$69.99
Emart 45W Dimmable LED with Double Color Temperature Continuous Lighting Studio Kit, Boom Arm Hairlight Softbox for Photography Lighting and Photo Vedio Shooting
• Amazon Business
$54.98
1
$54.98
The TV Studio Backdrop-Yeele 10x.6.5ft Photography Background Media Television Room Screen Camcorder Broadcast Monitor Global News Newsman Photo Backdrop Portrait Shooting Studio Props Wallpaper
• Amazon Business
$33.99
1
$33.99
Microphone Pop Filter For Blue Yeti and Any Other Microphone Dual Layered Wind Pop Screen With Flexible 360° Gooseneck Clip Stabilizing Arm By Earamble
• Amazon Business
$10.99
2
$21.98
Materials cost
$265.93
Vendor shipping charges
$9.99
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$309.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$54.69
Total project goal
$364.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$364.60
5 Donors
-$310.19
Donations toward project cost
-$267.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$42.78
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Mosera and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
