JNN Summer Assignments 2014

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Viewing Assignments

I have selected several collections of video reporting for you to study over the summer. The goal of this summer assignment is to provide you with a specific viewing experience, one that you will draw from as we start the next school year. In a nutshell, I want you to pay attention to the following:

1. The wide variety of video story reporting possibilities. There are a wide range of story topics out there. Pay attention to what professionals have produced and begin envisioning your own possibilities.

2. For video reporting, recognize the basic shots used by professionals, and pay attention to their arrangement of shots.

3. Look for similarities and differences between the video collections below. Each of these storytellers approaches his topics in unique ways. Think in terms of topics, script, style, and medium. When I interview you during the first week of school, I will expect you to discuss these artists as an experienced and informed viewer.

Colin Mulvany’s Youtube Channel

Tom Rinaldi Playlist

Josh Meltzer

Summer Communication & Website

During the summer, I will send group text messages to our staff. These messages will point you to our staff website for updates and information. When you receive a text message from me, your assignment is to reply as follows: “I received your message.” I am currently creating a class website. I expect to launch it by June 15. Throughout the summer, I will post a variety of information and tutorials related to the craft of journalism. Your assignment is to look at what I post. When I interview you during the first week of school, I will expect you to discuss these artists as an experienced and informed viewer.

Tell a Story

Your story is due on the first day of school. Your story cannot be about you. Tell a true story about someone else or a group of persons. You may submit a video story, audio story, photo story, or written story. Your audience for the story will be our class. Make it interesting. Be sure it is complete. Read more on how to accomplish this assignment. Let Mc know if you have any questions.