Are you tasked with educating kids about the art and science of video production? Whether in a public, private, or home school setting, I've got some great news for you! 

As a lifelong professional video maker turned educator, I firmly believe everyone has a story to tell.  Kids benefit in almost unimaginable ways from learning how to tell their stories using creativity and digital media.  It blew my mind how some kids took to it like ducks who had been denied water.  They had clearly found an exhilarating new way to engage their passions with the world.    

The experience often led to leaps in bounds of personal growth.  Imagine watching a shy, nobody transforming himself into a campus celebrity with creative, fun-to-watch videos.  I've seen it happen.  Unlike math class, learning video production fosters imagination, creativity, confidence, teamwork, ingenuity, and imbibes a passionate artistic sense to life.   There's nothing else like it!  

Students get something magical out of video production class that simply isn't available in a more traditional class. 

I started teaching with no idea what I was doing, coming off decades working in the trenches of the television industry.  There was no curriculum or even a textbook.  So I wrote my own.  It seemed to work well.  The kids loved the class and we won a national Emmy.  Now I want to share my curriculum and textbook with you! 

I've put together an off-the-shelf curriculum that offers a comprehensive film school experience, tailored for grades 6-12. With engaging content and hands-on projects, students will explore the art and science of video making while developing critical organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Project-Based Learning for Real-World Skills
My curriculum isn't just about theory; it's about action! Each project-based lesson plan encourages students to dive into real-world scenarios, fostering collaboration and innovation. From scriptwriting to editing to storytelling, students will gain practical experience that prepares them for future opportunities in the multimedia landscape, or just life in general.

The journey of creating a film is not just educational; it's an adventure that inspires passion and creativity! My curriculum harnesses that passion and helps students turn their ideas into their own unique masterpiece to share with the world.

All the Resources and Information You Need
I won't do to you what the school system did to me as a rookie teacher - let me walk in unprepared with few resources.  I've got you covered.  First, there is the digital textbook, packed with insights and techniques on video making from my long, award-winning career.  It provides clear explanations and instructions for beginning filmmakers, with context and meaning. From the fundamentals of cinematography to advanced storytelling skills, it will bring the world of video production to life for you and your students. 

Then there is the actual curriculum, with project lessons, instructional plans, student study guides, food for thought discussion quizzes, rubrics, and continuing ed ideas.   

Try a bit of it now for free!  You can get the fun and engaging Stop-Motion Animation lesson for free just by signing up below. 

Transform your classroom into a creative hub today!

Stop-motion animation is fun, and makes a perfect project for beginners.  Your students will be able to bring one of their favorite inanimate objects to life while learning some critical fundamentals of filmmaking, such as frame rate!   

You'll get both the Instructor Guide and the Student Manual for the Stop-Motion Animation Project absolutely free.  Everything you need to complete the project is in the guides.  Just sign up now with your name and email.  

Once you sign up, you'll be re-directed to a page where you can complete the downloads.  

Thanks so much and have fun making videos with your kiddos!  

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