Content Focus: The content focus is learning to use various technology tools for digital creation.

Language Focus: Speaking, listening, reading

Vocabulary Focus: Elements of song and videography.

Standards:

• Students in Wisconsin will be able to define problems, gather information, explore options, devise a solution, evaluate the outcome, and communicate the results.
• C8.2 Explain and demonstrate several solutions to a problem or opportunity using technological design, tools, careful planning, experimentation, and testing
• C8.5 Explain the value of technical knowledge and teamwork in the development of a device or process

 

Arts Integration: Arts integration during this unit focuses on learning about the elements of song and visual cinematic arts strategies for creating a music video.

Lesson Objectives:

• I will learn to use digital music making software to design an original song or a song remix.
• I will learn to use WeVideo to create a music video for my original song or remix.

 

Activities: 

• Look at and discuss what makes a good song
• Explore a variety of digital music making programs
• Create an original song or a remix of a song
• Learn how video edit and use the green screen
• Look at a variety of music video clips to discuss ideas and what makes a good video
• Storyboard an idea for a music video
• Create an original music video
• Present Videos

 

Engagement/Introduction: The introduction for this activity looks at listening to music and having a discussion about what makes a good song. Students can share out their favorite school appropriate songs during the discussion.

Assessment Procedure: Students are assessed with a rubric based on if they have met the learning goals.

Materials:

• Computers with access to the internet
• WeVideo or video editing software
• Paper
• Colored Pencils
• Optional: green screen, musical instruments

 

Supporting Documents:

• Presentation

 

Contact: Tiffany Wimmer (wimmertiffany@aasd.k12.wi.us)