Week 1: Planning Your Music Video

Before filming your video, you need to do some planning.  It may not be as fun, but it helps ensure that you get a better video in the end.  Even the professionals have to make detailed plans (see the Toy Story example in the frame to the right).

This week:

• Determine the connection between your song and the content area.  Be creative!  You can change the setting of the video.  For example, it can begin in the classroom with dialogue, switch to your music video, and switch back to the classroom.  
• Don't let the curriculum connection feel like an after thought, or something that had to be there. Incorporate the content area into the introduction, if not the subject, of the song.
• Sketch an outline for the video.
• You should NOT be writing dialogue this week.

Don't forget to track your progress on your Project Planning Sheet in your folder. Make adjustments to materials list and what you need to accomplish, if needed.