• Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School 

    Audio Video Technology & Film 3 - Course Syllabus 

    Ms. Goodwin 

    goodwbr@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us 

     

    Course Description:  

    This one-credit capstone course supports student-led media projects with instructor guidance. Students work both independently and collaboratively in all areas of production, building skills in leadership, teamwork, and specialization. The course blends in-person learning with online instruction via Canvas and meets 2–3 times per week. SkillsUSA will be integrated to support leadership development and career readiness. By the end of the course, students will develop a professional portfolio (including résumé and demo reel), demonstrate production leadership, apply media law principles, and collaborate effectively on advanced projects.

     

    Absences & Late Work
    Students have five school days after returning from an absence to complete and submit missed work. After that, assignments may be marked as missing. It is the student’s responsibility to check Canvas and get any notes or tasks missed.

    Late assignments may lose 5% per day, up to a 25% maximum. Work more than five days late will only be accepted at the teacher’s discretion. Repeated late work may lead to a parent-student-teacher conference and an academic contract. Staying on track during the learning unit is key to success.

      

    Cell Policy 

    Cell phone use is prohibited in school. Cellphones, AirPods, and smartwatches must remain off and entirely out of view unless verbal permission has been given for school-related assignments.

     

    Academic Honesty Statement 

    Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic process.  Students are expected to always be honest and ethical in their pursuit of educational goals. Any student found in violation of the policy will be asked to redo assignments. 

     

    Course Resources/Links available on Canvas 

      

    Content & Media Guidelines
    Students may not post classwork or footage online without written permission. Doing so may result in automatic failure of the course.

    All projects must use school-appropriate content (topics, language, music, visuals, etc.). No nudity, profanity, offensive content, or extreme violence (real or simulated) is allowed. Use of weapons—real or fake—is prohibited on school grounds.

      

    Video and Photography Release Statement 
    By enrolling in this course, students and their guardian’s consent to video or photography of classroom activities, which may be used for educational or promotional purposes at the discretion of the teacher or school administration.

     

    Required Daily Supplies: 

    • Pencil or Pen 
    • Loose-Leaf Paper 
    • School-Issued Technology (With Power Cable) 
    • Corded Over-ear Headphones 
    • SD Card
    • Flash Drive

     

    Classroom Expectations: 

    1. Be prepared for class daily.
    2. Be on time for class. Students will be marked tardy if late.
    3. Bookbags are to be stored beneath computer tables.
    4. Sit up and face forward at the desk.
    5. Stay seated during the instructional period.
    6. Use the restroom during transition to class.
    7. No cellphone or headphone use.
    8. No pictures or videos are to be taken of students in the classroom unless it is an approved project.
    9. No food, drinks, or gum. Clear water only.
    10. There will be zero tolerance for foul language in the classroom.
    11. Students are expected to use proper etiquette when communicating with teachers and classmates online. 

     

    Classroom Goals: 

    1. Respect Ourselves
    2. Respect Others
    3. 100% Participation
    4. Collaboration
    5. Effort – All students must TRY. 

     

    Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior: 

     1st Offense – Students may receive a warning.

     2nd Offense – Parent or Guardian will be contacted, and student may receive lunch detention.

     3rd Offense – Office Referral 

     

    Subject to Change Disclaimer 

    The policies and regulations herein are necessarily subject to change without notice at any time at the discretion of the teacher and administration.