Mrs. Walker graduated from the University of Tennessee with a B.S. degree
in Pre-Teaching and an M.S. degree in Curriculum and Instruction. During
graduate school, she completed a year of internship at Blue Grass
Elementary teaching 1st and 5th grades. She spent the next seven years
teaching 5th and 6th grade in the Knox County School District. Her
interest in video projects and filmmaking led her to begin working on
various commercials and film projects for the next three years. She has
worked on commercials for Goody’s, HGTV, Purina, Gatlinburg Tourism, and
more. Much of her work has been local, but occasionally it has led her to
Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Baltimore, and other areas working as PA,
camera operator, Producer, actress and more. In August of 2006, she
accepted the position of Video Production Teacher at Vine Middle School.
Teaching Video Production allows her to combine two activities that she
loves, teaching students and working on video projects.
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Hello and thank you for visiting the Video Production page at Vine Middle School. You will find information here regarding our classes. Please feel free to browse around.
Goals: Video Production is an elective class offered to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.Students will learn to master basic skills involving camera work, tripod use, microphones, directing, storyboarding, and other media components. Computer skills mastered will include internet research, PowerPoint, iPhoto, iMovie, and more. Higher level classes will include training for TV Studio and Control Room operation, which includes the use a video switcher, audio mixer, and many other components. Students will learn skills that will be incorporated into the school news program. Students must successfully complete Video I or provide a project-based portfolio for review before taking Video II or III.
* Students in all video classes must have a genuine interest in Video Production and be willing to perform on camera at times.
Grading: Grades will be determined based on several factors, which include a daily grade, written assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests. The grading scale is listed below. A = 93 – 100 B = 85 – 92 C = 75 – 84 D = 70 – 74 U = 0 – 69
Absences: When a student is absent, it is his or her responsibility to make up any work that was missed. Students should check with the teacher to determine what work needs to be made up.
Classroom Guidelines: Be prepared to learn. Always give your best. Respect yourself and others. Focus on the main thing and ignore distractions. Eliminate personal items from view that are not required for class. Cooperate with the teacher. Take responsibility for equipment and supplies, your behavior, and your assignments. Supplies needed for class: Pencil Paper Agenda
Students must turn in a completed form signed by the student and his or her parent regarding equipment responsibility. Students will not be allowed to participate without this form.
Contact Info: If you have questions or concerns, you may call the school at 865-594-4461 to set up an appointment or send me an e-mail.
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