Day 1 Lissette and Amanda

Time Learning Activities Purpose

First 10 minutes Orientation: “Hello Students will identify the

everybody our names are
Miss Tellado and Miss
Baisden (Miss B)”
“Can you tell us your name
and your favorite movie”
“We are going to be working
with each other to create a
trailer”
expectations they want to see
in the classroom
Students will get to know us
as their instructors and the
rest of the students they are
not familiar with.

“Before we start we will make

some class rules together”

Next 15 Minutes Review the PowerPoint, Students will understand

ask students if they know what a trailer is and the
what a trailer is—going over components that they are
the key components of a going to be including in their
trailer. Going over the trailer
examples and the options for
the project.
Let the students divide
themselves into two groups of
4.

6 minutes Hand out storyboard Students will understand the

worksheets after they split up
into groups. Go over the
worksheet with the students
and explain the different
roles.
different roles when creating
a film piece
Students will assign roles
together in the group and well
as

Remainder of time Students brainstorm and fill Students will brainstorm

out their storyboard together as a group
worksheets and discuss their
ideas with their groups.

State standards VA:Cr1.1.6 a. Combine concepts

collaboratively to generate innovative
ideas for creating art
VA:Cr1.1.7 a. Apply methods to
overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.2.7 a. Develop criteria to guide
making a work of art or design to meet
an identified goal.
VA:Cr1.2.5 a. Identify and demonstrate
diverse methods of artistic investigation
to choose an approach for beginning a
work of art.
 Making Your Own Trailer
Day 2
Central Focus (Representation of a genre )
Students will continue to work on their storyboard for the first part of
the class. Then for the second half of the class students will begin to
capture there scenes of the tablet we provide
Grade Level 5-7
Time (Number of 2 classes maybe 3
Classes and Length of 3pm-3:45pm
Classes)
Student Characteristics Students already have a strong understanding of
storyboarding and storytelling. In our next lesson we will
use a familiar tool such as a camera to bring their
storyboards to life.
Rationale for Lesson: Students will continue storyboarding and will start to think
about the processes of blocking when shooting scenes.

National Media Arts Standards Addressed

VA:Cr1.1.6 a. Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art
VA:Cr1.1.7 a. Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.2.7 a. Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
VA:Cr1.2.5 a. Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of
art.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: (Formal, Conceptual, and Skill)
1. Technical- Given a presentation on storyboards, scripting, blocking and giving

students ideas on how they can go about setting up their props or actors. Also discuss

different shot angles that could convey certain moods.

2. Conceptual- Given an example of different trailer genres students will be able to

demonstrate their thematic representation in a film piece.

3. Formal- Given proper knowledge of film components students will be able utilize

composition/lighting/color to capture different moods.

TEACHER MATERIALS
● iPAD ● WORKSHEETS ● laptop, tablets

STUDENT MATERIALS
● Worksheet that we provide, pencil, ● Pencils, if they chose to bring ● Tablets, their own chromebooks .
tablets costumes and props.

ARTISTS IN CONTEXT

Key Artists nothing for this lesson

 Key Artworks nothing for this lesson
Key Critical Questions nothing for this lesson

VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Vocabulary Parody, Composition, Pre Production, Production, Post Production, Tone,
Storyboard, Lighting,Transition, Editing, Props

Language Tasks and 1. Students will focus on and use the 2 vocab words storyboarding and capturing, at
Activities least for this week.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND LEARNING TASKS

Launch (Day 1) Instruction Methods
● Put powerpoint on board for
● Recapping expectations
students to have a refresher
● Breaking out into groups to capture footage with each ● Pass out tablets
instructor.

Instruction (Day 1) Ins Instruction Methods

● After the introduction for today, students will be given 10 minutes to finish ● Recapping what we did
brainstorming and storyboarding
● Giving them time for their
● After they finish storyboarding the children will be allowed to get their props and storyboards
costumes
● Letting them know what we expect
● Students will be allowed to film for the remainder of class them to do for class

Closure (Day 1) Instruction Methods

● Give the children a 10-minute/ 5-minute warning to let them finish up their ● Give a 10-minute warning
scenes

OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN ASSESSMENTS
1. students will wrap up their storyboard and then start transitioning into capturing there footage on the ipads we provide.

REFERENCES
Before beginning this lesson we provide 2 examples of what we expect. Students may also look up references of their own if
they are looking for something more specific.

* Developed and written by Lissette Tellado and Amanda Baisden, Art Education, Northern Illinois University, 2020 *
 Making Your Own Trailer
Day 3
Central Focus (Representation of a genre )
Students will continue to work on their filming for the first part of the
class. Then for the second half of the class students will begin to edit
their scenes after watching a demo provided by Instructor Tellado
Grade Level 5-7
Time (Number of
Classes and Length of 3pm-3:45pm
Classes)
Student Characteristics Students have already started shooting. Hopefully they
will be wrapping up their scenes and will begin editing
their trailers.
Rationale for Lesson: Students will wrap up their filming and will start editing their
trailer

National Media Arts Standards Addressed

VA:Cr1.1.6 a. Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art
VA:Cr1.1.7 a. Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.2.7 a. Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
VA:Cr1.2.5 a. Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of
art.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: (Formal, Conceptual, and Skill)
1. Technical- Given a presentation on storyboards, scripting, blocking and giving

students ideas on how they can go about setting up their props or actors. Also discuss

different shot angles that could convey certain moods.

2. Conceptual- Given an example of different trailer genres students will be able to

demonstrate their thematic representation in a film piece.

3. Formal- Given proper knowledge of film components students will be able utilize

composition/lighting/color to capture different moods.

TEACHER MATERIALS
● iPAD ● WORKSHEETS ● laptop, tablets

STUDENT MATERIALS
● Worksheet that we provide, pencil, ● Pencils, if they chose to bring ● Tablets, their own chromebooks .
tablets costumes and props.

ARTISTS IN CONTEXT

Key Artists nothing for this lesson

Key Artworks nothing for this lesson
 Key Critical Questions nothing for this lesson

VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

Vocabulary Parody, Composition, Pre Production, Production, Post Production, Tone,
Storyboard, Lighting,Transition, Editing, Props

Language Tasks and 1. Students will focus on and use of the vocab words, post-production, composition,
Activities transitions, and editing

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND LEARNING TASKS

Launch (Day 1) Instruction Methods
● Complete recap of the previous lessons then discus filming expectations
● Go into a break out group with each
instructor.
● Pass out tablets as well

Instruction (Day 1) Ins Instruction Methods

● After the introduction for today, students will be given about 20 minutes to finish ● Recapping what we did
Shooting their films
● Giving them time for filming
● After they finish wrapping up the filming for their scenes students will begin
● Letting them know what we expect
editing
them to do for class
Closure (Day 1) Instruction Methods
● Give the children a 10-minute/ 5-minute warning to let them finish up their ● Give a 10-minute warning
scenes

OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN ASSESSMENTS
1. students will wrap up their shooting for today students will begin to edit

REFERENCES
Before beginning this lesson we provide 2 examples of what we expect. Students may also look up references of their own if
they are looking for something more specific.

* Developed and written by Lissette Tellado and Amanda Baisden, Art Education, Northern Illinois University, 2020 *
 Making Your Own Trailer
Day 4(Monday)
Central Focus (Representation of a genre )
Students will have extra time to capture their footage on the tablet. As
well have some time at the end of class to go over the editing app vllo.
Grade Level 5-7
Time (Number of 1 class
Classes and Length of 3pm-3:45pm
Classes)
Student Characteristics Students already have a strong understanding of filming
and capturing footage on the tablets.
As well as be acquainted with the editing app vllo
Rationale for Lesson: Students will continue capturing footage to further the
progress of their trailer. Then will be given extra time to go
over the editing vllo

National Media Arts Standards Addressed

VA:Cr1.1.6 a. Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art
VA:Cr1.1.7 a. Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.2.7 a. Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
VA:Cr1.2.5 a. Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of
art.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: (Formal, Conceptual, and Skill)
1. Technical- Capture video footage by using a tablet we provide. Going over the vllo

editing app

2. Conceptual- Students will film based off of the storyboards they have created.

3. Formal- Students will work off of our previous lesson days. As well as learn about the

editing app vllo

TEACHER MATERIALS
● iPAD ● WORKSHEETS ● laptop, tablets

STUDENT MATERIALS
● Worksheet that we provide, pencil, ● Pencils, if they chose to bring ● Tablets, their own chromebooks .
tablets costumes and props.

ARTISTS IN CONTEXT

Key Artists nothing for this lesson

Key Artworks nothing for this lesson
Key Critical Questions 1. nothing for this lesson

VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION

 Vocabulary Parody, Composition, Pre Production, Production, Post Production, Tone,
Storyboard, Lighting,Transition, Editing, Props

Language Tasks and 1. Students will focus on and use three key vocab words: those being filming, shotting,
Activities editing

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND LEARNING TASKS

Launch (Day 1) Instruction Methods
● We will open with a quick refresher of what we have been doing ● On this day we will go over a power
point briefly on the editing app vllo at
● Then reminding students of the plan and how they must utilize there times
the end of class.. We will be giving
wisely more verbal reminders and guidance
● Then we will go with them to go capture footage for the students. As well as passing
back group storyboards.
● we will them give them warnings that there class time is up and we need to
clean up
● We will then dedicate some time after filming to briefly go over the editing app
vllo
● Once everyone is situated we will go over everything they have done and let
them know what we possibly may do next semester.
Instruction (Day 1) Ins Instruction Methods
● As previously mentioned, once we have reviewed everything Amanda and I will ● While supervising them we will make
split up and go with one group each to go capture the rest of their scenes. sure that they are acting well and
respecting the space they are in.
● After the time we set aside for filming is over we will regroup and briefly go over
the editing app vllo. ● Going over editing app covering vllo
Closure (Day 1) Instruction Methods
● After we have covered everything from expectation to the powerpoint we will ● Retrieve tablets and story boards
have them give back there tablets and dismiss them

OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN ASSESSMENTS
1. students will wrap up there storyboard and then start transitioning into capturing there footage on the ipads we provide.

REFERENCES
Before beginning this lesson we provide 2 examples of what we expect. Students may also look up references of their own if
they are looking for something more specific.

* Developed and written by Lissette Tellado and Amanda Baisden, Art Education, Northern Illinois University, 2020 *
 Making Your Own Trailer
Day 5
Central Focus (Representation of a genre )
Students will continue to work on their editing for the first half. Then for
the second half of the class students will do a show-and-tell critique on
their trailer.
Grade Level 5-7
Time (Number of
Classes and Length of 3pm-3:45pm
Classes)
Student Characteristics Students will finish up editing and will share their trailers with
the rest of the class
Rationale for Lesson: Students will wrap up their editing and will share their
finished products

National Media Arts Standards Addressed

VA:Cr1.1.6 a. Combine concepts collaboratively to generate innovative ideas for creating art.
VA:Cr1.1.7 a. Apply methods to overcome creative blocks.
VA:Cr1.2.7 a. Develop criteria to guide making a work of art or design to meet an identified goal.
VA:Cr1.2.5 a. Identify and demonstrate diverse methods of artistic investigation to choose an approach for beginning a work of
art.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to: (Formal, Conceptual, and Skill)
1. Technical- Given a presentation on storyboards, scripting, blocking and giving

students ideas on how they can go about setting up their props or actors. Also discuss

different shot angles that could convey certain moods.

2. Conceptual- Given an example of different trailer genres students will be able to

demonstrate their thematic representation in a film piece.

3. Formal- Given proper knowledge of film components students will be able utilize

composition/lighting/color to capture different moods.

TEACHER MATERIALS
● iPAD ● WORKSHEETS ● laptop, tablets

STUDENT MATERIALS
● Worksheet that we provide, pencil, ● Pencils, if they chose to bring ● Tablets, their own chromebooks .
tablets costumes and props.

ARTISTS IN CONTEXT

Key Artists nothing for this lesson

Key Artworks nothing for this lesson
Key Critical Questions nothing for this lesson
 VOCABULARY AND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
Vocabulary Parody, Composition, Pre Production, Production, Post Production, Tone,
Storyboard, Lighting,Transition, Editing, Props

Language Tasks and 1. Students will focus on and use of the vocab words, post-production, composition,
Activities transitions, and editing

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND LEARNING TASKS

Launch (Day 5) Instruction Methods
● Recap what is expected of students to complete and the expected task of
● Group discussion
the day.
● Give students the rundown of the editing app and assist them when ● Go through editing app with students
needed
on tablets

Instruction (Day 5) Ins Instruction Methods

● After the introduction for today, students will be given about 30 minutes to finish ● Recapping what we did
editing their trailers
● Giving them time for editing
● After they finish editing they will show their critique for the class and talk about
● Letting them know what we expect
their trailer
them to do for the critique
Closure (Day 5) Instruction Methods
● Give a 10-minute warning
● Give the children a 10-minute/ 5-minute warning to let them finish up their editing

OBJECTIVE-DRIVEN ASSESSMENTS
1. Students will wrap up their editing and will share their results to the class

REFERENCES
Before beginning this lesson we provide 2 examples of what we expect. Students may also look up references of their own if
they are looking for something more specific.

* Developed and written by Lissette Tellado and Amanda Baisden, Art Education, Northern Illinois University, 2020 *