Monday, November 09, 2015

Entrepreneurship Integration: Video Resume

You will create a video résumé that shows you and what represents you in action.

Video résumés are becoming more popular in today’s fast paced, ever-changing, and competitive world. Whether it’s part of a university admissions process or a job application, people who will decide your fate in life are looking for how you can creatively and effectively present yourself in a way that makes you stand out from the crowd. Video résumés accomplish this need. 

Of course, technology is an inherent part of this creation process. Being able to use a video camera and video editing software confidently, seamlessly, and effectively is becoming as essential as being able to use MS Word or PowerPoint. This project will help build that skill.

To see some examples, go to YouTube and search “Best Job in the World Application” or “university admission video.” 

Video Details:
·         1. 1 – 2 minutes in length;
·         2. Audio must be included in the video either as a layer and/or original audio captured by the camera (audio must be leveled throughout the video! i.e. no jumps in volume, so keep this mind while shooting). Also, if you use any music to soundtrack your video, keep in mind copyright issues regarding published music. Usually you can use 10% of song’s length and be safe. To be even safer, use the Creative Commons search tool, check out Soundzabound, or create your own original soundtrack;
·        3. Narration must be included in the video. That can be done by one or a combination of the following:
o   Original audio captured by the camera’s microphone,
o   Voiceover recorded in Audacity or your video editing software,
o   Captions/sub-titling that appears throughout the video;
·        4.  Be careful that audio narration is louder in the mix than any background music/audio;
·       5.  You can use still images within your piece, but you must have original video footage mixed in. All images and video must be originals that you, a family member, or a friend took.
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      The final video will be embedded on our Facebook Page - DWCL BS Entrepreneurship.
The video will be due in December. The exact due date will be given later. 

Technology Skills for the 21st Century Learner
Personal Branding Final Step
Video RésuméRubric
Benchmark
Exemplary
Proficient
Approaching
Concerned
Talented Techsters
Students select and use applications effectively and productively
The student used the camera and video editing software skillfully and independently, completing the work on time. The video contained all original video footage. All audio is level and narration is easily heard.
The student used the camera and video editing software skillfully with minor assistance, completing the work on time. An effective mix of video and images were used. Audio is mostly level and narration is easily heard.
The student had some problems with the camera and/or video editing software throughout the process and may have submitted the work late. Minimal video footage was used. There are a few jumps in volume during the video; narration gets lost at times in background audio.
The student had major problems with the camera and/or video editing software, causing the work not to be submitted on time. Video footage was not used. Volume is not leveled making the listening experience annoying. Narration cannot be heard.
Cool Communicators
Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
The video effectively communicates the student’s unique qualities as a learner and individual. Organization makes it easy to follow the flow of ideas.
The presentation communicates the student’s unique qualities as a learner and individual. Organization makes it easy to follow the flow of ideas for most of the video.
The student’s unique qualities as a learner and individual get lost at times in the video. Organization is apparent, but could be better to make it easier to follow the flow of ideas.
The student’s unique qualities as a learner and individualare lacking. There is little or no organization.
Dynamic Designers
Students create original works as a means of personal or group expression
The video shows evidence of spontaneous fluency and originality that is recognized by others as high in quality.
The video shows evidence of fluency and originality that are consistently spontaneous.
The video includes some evidence of fluency and originality when prompted by the teacher or another peer.
In the video, indications of fluent and original thought or unprompted elaboration is not yet seen.

Videos not meeting these guidelines can be rejected by the course instructor if the following guidelines are not met, and no extra credit will be given.

All video submissions MUST:

Contain absolutely no copywritten material. (ie, other video clips, music, lyrics, photographs, commercial content, or graphics) from outside sources other then self created content may be used.

Be rated for all audiences (ie “G” movie rating) absolutely no; foul language, pornographic, drug references, sexuality explicit, racial, hand gestures, gang signs, may be present in any part of the video presentation.

Be presented in English.

Contain a “title” at the beginning of the video.  Each video may not contain any cast members.  

The video may be in any computer based video format (AVI, WMV, MOV, MPEG).  The video will be shown in the current class, as well as future classes.  By submitting your video for extra credit you give permission to broadcast your likeness over the internet, and be shown in class.  Your video must be copyright and royalty free (meaning you cannot charge money for it).  Your video file will be uploaded to a public video service such as YouTube.com .

Grading Criteria
All videos in all categories will be judged on the following criteria:

1. Content (35 points)
Does your video have a title and credits? (7 pts)
Is the video technically accurate? (7 pts)
Are you using correct tools and procedures for the task demonstrated? (7 pts) 
Do you show all the proper key steps? (7 pts)
Are you doing everything safely? (7 pts)
Do you explain what you are doing, and why it needs to be done? (7 pts)

2. Creativity:  (20 points)
Is the video engaging?  (5 points)
Is it boring? (5 points)
Is it so over the top that its main point gets lost? (5 points)
Did you show the procedure in an interesting manor? (5 points)

3. Execution: (25 points)
Is the video camera too close or too far away from the person speaking? (5 points)
Did I move the video camera too quickly (making the viewer dizzy)? (5 points)
Is the image on the video clear (well lit, easy to see, blurry, grainy)? (5 points)
Appropriate for all audiences i.e. "G" rating? (5 points)
Is editing smooth and in order? (5 points)

4. Effect: (20 points)
Is my voice too loud / soft / fast / slow?  (5 points)
Can I be clearly understood? (5 points)
Are any text, diagrams, or pictures easy to read or see? (5 points)
Did you get the main point across? (5 points)

Remember to avoid using any copyrighted music or other copyrighted audio/visual materials.

The use and distribution of the video are subject solely to the instructor who is grading it.  You video may be turned down, or asked to be re-edited for any reason that the instructor sees fit.

Please do not work on your video during class time. It is to be done outside of your regular class time.

Students, while you must follow these rules, please, have fun with this project!  Make your video as serious, silly, funny, or whatever method you can think of to make it a fun project to create and have others to watch!

Tips and Pointers for Successful Video Resume

  1. Use good light.
  2. Do not have your back to the camera while you are talking or working.
  3. Speak clearly and slowly.
  4. Use a tripod to keep the camera still.
  5. Most point and shoot digital cameras can shoot decent video, far better then most cell phones.
  6. Windows and Mac based PCs have free built in movie maker programs (iMovie and Windows Movie Maker).
  7. Follow a lab, or you book as a guide when demonstrating a project.
  8. Make sure you get the point across.
  9. Use off screen cue-cards, or a script.
  10. Edit out bad parts/mess ups/mistakes.
  11. Show your final video to a classmate, and ask them what they think about it.
  12. Show close ups of diagrams, or drawings to help get your point across.
  13. Have fun! 





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