EDUCATION

YC Downloadable Curricula

P.S.A. Curriculum
YC_PSAcurric.pdf - 2.82 MB
This 7-session sequence of lesson plans and curriculum culminates in the production and public screening of two Public Service Announcements. In planning, shooting and editing two PSA’s, students will develop skills and habits for successful collaboration (Communication, negotiation, listening, compromise), media literacy (media as a tool for inquiry & expression) and video production (Camera, Sound & Editing). They will learn to develop a clear message or viewpoint to verbally and visually persuade an audience.

Documentary Curriculum
YC_DocCurric.pdf - 2.82 MB
In this 10-session sequence of lesson plans and curriculum, students plan, shoot and edit a 5-10 minute Documentary. Students will develop skills and habits for successful collaboration (communication, negotiation, listening, compromise), media literacy(media as a tool for inquiry & expression) and video production (Camera, Sound, Interviewing & Editing).

Facilitator's Curriculum
Mind over Media: Who's in Control? - 11.98 MB
This booklet and the accompanying powerpoint presentation are intended to guide practitioners through facilitating a Media Literacy Workshop in 6 parts.  It is a source of exercises, discussion points, and connections that can be expanded or adjusted to suit the needs of a given group.