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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

All Classes

The marking period ends Friday 11/12.

Your grade should be no surprise to you if you monitor your own grades on a regular basis.

Monday, November 1, 2010

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Computers 1 - Word Project 3

Computers 1
Microsoft Word Project 3 Test
Using Templates including Resumes & Cover Letters

1) Visit this website and use the Job Search Tool to find and locate a job that interests you.
2) Use the resume wizard to create a resume (your choice of style) that include your own personal information and the custom fields. I understand that you want not have a lot of content to put on but try and be creative.
3) Then create a cover letter for the job to market yourself. Include a bullet point list somewhere in the middle of it stressing your qualifications for the position.
a. Include the address block of where you are applying to
b. Make sure you mention to the prospective employer where you learned about the job
c. Don’t forget to use the proper setup for the letter including the date at 3.5 inches.
d. Create a unique letterhead

The resume can be on 1 page and the cover letter on the next page. Save the file as YOURLASTNAME_JOB and upload it the Word Folder in Google Docs. Complete over break, due before class on 11/8.

Monday, October 25, 2010

TV P&C Test This Week...

Test this week. Be prepared. No excuses. Use notes from lectures about elements of a story, types of productions, the writing guidelines or 6 points of writing a newscast and all documentary information. Short answer, fill-ins, T/F, and M/C are possible.

MSG is coming on Thursday. Come armed with questions.

TV P&C

Required Reading:

Read more about script writing here

Make sure you click the external links.

Friday, October 22, 2010

TV P&C

1) Prom & Alcohol Script is due Wednesday October 27. All students must play a part in the script.
  • Script must be detailed-
    • Include how many seconds for each shot. Location for each shot. Wardrobe for each shot and dialogue.
    • Make sure you type it up with full information.
2) Extra Credit Project- Working video shown by Monday 11/1.

Computers 2

Reminder to students working on extra credit project, I'd like to see a rough draft on Tuesday October 26. Have a great weekend.