As of July 17, 2015, the Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) website will be changing and the AYV Community features will no longer be available, which includes the ability to login to access to the Forums, Media Review, and Member Directory.
This was a great community. When I first started teaching online — all my digital media classes were how to use this program or that program. I would have to update my course each year b/c new versions of the software came out…this took a lot of work and sometimes I fell behind. When I came across AYV website a few years ago I changed the way my digital media classes were taught — instead of learning how to use specific software – I taught concepts of digital design, animation, movie production etc. The AVY had a lot of resources that I could tap into. I adapted many of the lessons to fit my needs. I found by using the resources below help my students be more productive and creative.
Below are the resources that are available from AYV (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/community/resources):
List Poem Activity Plan – A storytelling activity that is designed to give participants an opportunity to work collaboratively on creating a storyboard of a group poem using basic art supplies.
Windows Activity Plan – A hands-on self-portrait activity designed to reinforce the basic elements of design as well as story development. Using basic art supplies, participants will work collaboratively to create a collage that explore who they are and what they want to accomplish.
Simple Techniques for Capturing Quality Audio Video Tutorial* – Capturing audio can be easy and fun, but it requires some simple techniques. No matter what gear you have, if you’re working with or without microphones, indoor or outdoors, it’s important to be creative and remember that sound is very important. Do everything you can to maximize the gear you have, without it getting in the way. In this video you’ll learn simple techniques that will help you capture better audio. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/simple-techniques-for-capturing-quality-audio/)
Stories in Motion: Stop Motion Animation Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe Premiere Elements or other animation capturing software to create a three-minute group stop motion animation project that addresses a problem or issue and provides possible solutions. Participants will explore the issues that matter most to them and create an engaging way to reach an audience. Adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools in a coherent and meaningful way.
Media Mash Up Activity Plan – A media literacy activity that explores messaging by manipulating advertisements using Photoshop Elements.
Writing Prompts Handout – A list of interesting prompts that will encourage creative writing and reflection. This activity can be taken further by having young people storyboard what they write, share their pieces and receive feedback, or have them use their writings as starting point for a brainstorm.
Storyboard Template Handout – A pre-production tool that can be used to illustrate key scenes and shots in a media work with written explanation, narration or other directions.
Field Production Checklist Handout – This production checklist outlines the tasks media artists should consider before going out on a production shoot, during a shoot, and afterwards.
Shot Composition Handout – A great introductory handout that illustrates good shot composition strategies and reviews the different camera shots and angles.
Critical Response Handout – AYV believes that the best youth media, and the best learning experience for young people, comes from careful reflection and revision throughout the creative process. Young people need to be encouraged to think deeply about their own work and the works of others, to provide useful feedback and critique, and to continually explore how to improve upon works so that they can have the greatest impact on their intended audience. The Critical Response Technique is one way to help foster this reflective approach. The Critical Response Handout can be used by youth to help guide them through the process when viewing media and giving feedback.
Story, Audience, Message, and Style (SAMS) Handout – When watching media, it helps to have a shared language that you can use to understand and critique the work. This “SAMS” (Story, Audience, Message, Style) worksheet can help you discuss key points about the media with each other.
What I Learned Activity Plan – A field production activity where participants create a media work about a memorable learning moment. This activity reinforces the importance of good planning and having a strong story as well as teaches the basics of production.
Editing Fundamentals and Glossary Handout – Outlines editing tips and tricks, includes a robust glossary of editing terminology.
Media File Types Handout – Reviews the basic terminology for working with and managing different file types and breaks down each file format for Audio, Image, Video, and Document Files.
Sense of Place Activity Plan – A scaffolding exercise that introduces participants to shot composition and camera techniques by having them tell the story of a location, object, or moment in time using digital photography.
Inside/Out Activity Plan – A production scaffolding exercise that introduces participants to the entire production process as they work on a video poem that explores who they are on the inside and out.
The Interview Process Handout – A guide to planning and shooting a successful interview.
Production Tips Handout – A resource designed to introduce the very basics for capturing good video and audio.
Audio and Sound Exercises – A list of simple audio exercises that introduce youth artists to the importance of audio and sound design.
Field Audio Handout – Reviews the basics of capturing good audio and introduces the different types of microphones.
Video Treatment Handout – One of the most neglected tools in the videographer’s tool kit is usually the video treatment, a document that defines the concept, summarizes the story and determines the creative approach of your video. A well-written video treatment takes the light bulb glowing over your head and makes it visible to others. It’s an important tool that will help plan and convey your project.
Video Scavenger Hunt Activity Plan – A collaborative camera handling scaffolding activity that asks participants to capture a variety of shots, experimenting with different camera angles.
Video Alphabet Soup Activity Plan – A collaborative camera handling scaffolding activity that asks participants to capture a variety of shots, experimenting with different perspectives and angles.
Basics of Storytelling Handout – Outlines the key elements that every story should have, including strategies for successful storytelling.
Copyright Guidelines for Students – A great resource to use with youth artists as they learn about and explore copyright concerns.
Student Copyright Checklist – A checklist that can be used as youth create their media projects to help them make sure they have all the necessary releases and permissions to be able to share their work publicly.
Copyright Guidelines for Educators – Reviews copyright issues as it pertains to participation in Adobe Youth Voices. A more extensive guide to understanding copyright than the youth resources.
Artist Feedback Worksheet – This worksheet includes prompts that help artists capture the feedback they receive during a Rough Cut Review from the audience as well as a checklist for project revisions.
Project Synopsis Worksheet – The Project Synopsis for a media work consists of Title, Style, Length, Theme, Artist Name, and a summary statement of 3 or more sentences about the project. Use this worksheet to help youth artists share their ideas and then combine the parts into a synopsis of their media work.
Preparing for Exhibition Handout – This sample timeline serves as a guide for thinking about and planning your own exhibition events.
Rough Cut Review Sample Agenda – While there is no one way to facilitate Rough Cut Review, this sample agenda illustrates the process. Use the Rough Cut Review Presentation in tandem with this agenda to help you plan for an effective session.
How to Host an Exhibition Guide – From setting up an exhibition event to documenting the activities, this guide reviews the essentials for hosting a successful exhibition event.
Create with Purpose Media Reviewing Tool – When reviewing youth media work in process, look for elements tied to the Create with Purpose criteria. Consider everything that the audience sees, hears, and/or understands as they experience the work. Use this tool to generate ideas and questions to guide the revision and polishing of work for the greatest impact.
Create with Purpose Guide – This guide was developed as a way to assist youth and educators in understanding the elements that define the Create with Purpose philosophy.
Adobe Youth Voices Program Guide – The AYV Program Guide, designed for desktop or tablet, is intended to both orient and support educators who are planning and implementing creative media projects with young people. The Guide presents a vibrant road map for the learning experience and provides educators with planning tools, examples, and tips for launching and sustaining effective youth media programs. It encourages educators to develop their own approach, with inspiration from an array of instructional materials, embedded video tutorials, and sample youth works from around the globe. The practical ideas shared in this Guide, together with the teaching and learning resources from some of the best thinkers and artists in the field, will, we believe, prove to be an invaluable resource to educators working with young media artists.
Planning Worksheet – This fillable worksheet is used during Adobe Youth Voices trainings as a way to capture educator program plans for the year.
Working with Microphones Video Tutorial* – In this video we take audio production a bit further to learn about common microphones and their technical attributes used in video production, music and voice recording, both in the field and in studios. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/working-with-microphones/)
Audio Terms and Accessories Video Tutorial* – The language of audio production can be overwhelming and intimidating. In this video we take audio production a bit further to learn common terms and accessories used in video production, music and voice recording, both in the field and in studios. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/audio-terms-and-accesories/)
Pre-Production Overview Video Tutorial* – Pre-Production is the first stage in any media production. It’s important to embrace creativity and enjoy this process as it will provide a guiding vision and direction for the following stages of production. This video introduces the pre-production process and invites young people to explore their story, audience, message and style. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/preproduction-overview/)
Conducting a Video Shoot Video Tutorial* – Shooting video can be simple and fun if you know the basics. Not every camera is made alike, so you’ll need to spend some time with your own gear to get to know its functionality. This video explores important steps to take before, during, and after a video shoot to help create a high quality project with an efficient workflow. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/conducting-a-video-shoot/)
Stop Motion Overview Video Tutorial* – Stop motion is a great technique for beginners and advanced media makers. There is lots of room for experimentation and creativity and it can work in pretty much any environment with a camera and computer. This video introduces helpful concepts and techniques required to tell exciting stories using stop motion. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/stop-motion-overview/)
Critical Response Video Tutorial* – As a part of the Adobe Youth Voices program, peer feedback plays a very important role in the media making process. Feedback can take place throughout the process beginning with the initial pitch and continuing through postproduction with a Rough Cut screening. Giving feedback can be a delicate thing and should be done in a respectful and supportive way; it’s important that you follow some simple guidelines when giving feedback to the artist. In this video you’ll learn about the importance of Critical Response. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/critical-response/)
Rough Cut Review Video Tutorial* – Sharing your work can be exciting, productive, and can play an important role in refining a project. A Rough Cut screening is a great way to facilitate media sharing and should be done in a supportive and respectful environment. In this video you’ll learn how to conduct a Rough Cut Screening or Gallery Walk. ()
Express Yourself Media Sample** – With its inspirational message, this print design promotes creativity and self-expression through the arts. Youth artist: Caroline Spicer and Elena Nunez AYV Site: Immaculata High School, Ottawa, Canada
Haiti Project Media Sample** – This youth-created poster attempts to rally together to help the victims of the disastrous earthquake in Haiti. Youth artist: Tam Duong AYV Site: William C. Overfelt High School San Jose, United States.
Identity Media Sample* ** – A one-day music video project turns into a glimpse of the lives of a variety of diverse students. Youth artists: Adam Kennedy, Amina Sheik-Ahmed, Ilya Blokhin, Kayf Abdulqadir, Marisol Milano, Moe Hawana, Ofoi Taumoelau, Samrawit, Tsagaye, Sheila Murungi, Vladmir Boldyrey, Zhuo JianMin AYV Site: Adobe Youth Voices Summit 2009. ()
In This Life Nothing is Impossible Media Sample* ** – A young immigrant from Puerto Rico has lived through very difficult circumstances but continues to have a positive outlook on life. Youth artists: Alex Perez, Francisco Espinoza, Gabriel Lomeli AYV Site: Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula. (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=In+This+Life+Nothing or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw9EUAmHycY)
Under the Influence: Racial Identity Media Sample* ** – In “Under the Influence: Racial Identity” a young woman struggles to find her racial identity. Youth artist: Mattaya Fitts AYV Site: Artists for Humanity, United States. (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=Racial+Identity or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUGqt0NJlSI)
Could You Call this Home? Media Sample* ** – A glimpse of what it would be like to be homeless through this collection of photos. Youth artist: Liam Spero, Modeling Brandi Langille, Editing Barbara Alexander AYV Site: Rideau High School Ottawa, Canada (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=Could+You+Call+this+Home or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VTBa4r4Dcs)
Ctrl Z (Undo) Media Sample* ** – What if we could undo how we’ve damaged the earth? Youth in India find out. Youth artists: Students from Vivekavardhini High School (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=Ctrl+Z+%28Undo%29 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAE01jlzjSo)
The Little Things Media Sample* ** – Seattle students break down the little things you can do to relieve the stress of our modern world. Youth artists: Students from West Seattle Elementary School (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=The+Little+Things or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orpAr4Qoo8k)
Cause and Effect: Animation Curriculum* — Participants will use Adobe Flash®, Adobe Photoshop Elements®, or other software to create a one to three-minute Flash® animations responding to environmental issues that are important to them. Participants will explore ways through media to have an impact or desired effect on the audience that helps to bring about change. The adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools effectively to communicate their ideas in a personal way. (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=Ctrl+Z+%28Undo%29 or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAE01jlzjSo)
Hopes and Dreams: Graphic Design Curriculum** – In this curriculum, participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create an evocative collage of images. While producing three distinct and engaging graphic design projects, youth will be challenged to imagine a world of possibilities. As youth build basic and advanced skills they will contemplate who they are, where they are from, and what they hope and dream. They will gain the confidence to express themselves creatively and utilize media tools to develop a composite collage, exploring their definition of self, their environment, and their aspirations. Each assignment builds visual literacy and advanced skills in Photoshop. The outcome is a gallery of compelling images that reflect students’ perspectives on their lives. Adult facilitators will help youth participants employ media tools effectively to craft a meaningful, personal message.
Telling My Own Story: Digital Storytelling Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, or other photo- and video-editing software to create a digital story. Participants will explore their own histories to construct a personal narrative. The adult facilitators will help the youth participants utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way. (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/youth-media-gallery/search/media?q=Racial+Identity or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUGqt0NJlSI)
Making A Better World: Poster Campaign Curriculum – In this module, youth participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create a poster about a social issue with an intended audience and message. Participants will formulate questions about social issues about which they are curious. Youth will utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way
Part of Me Activity Plan – This activity introduces participants to shot composition and camera techniques by encouraging youth to actively engage in an exploration of difference using digital photography.
Free Draw Activity Plan – Youth are encouraged to draw freely without feeling inhibited or self-conscious. Ask them to draw simple symbols and icons that represent the world around them.
Icons Handout – Participants are presented with simple icons and are asked to examine what each icon represents to them.
Words in Effect Activity Plan – This introductory skill building exercise will help familiarize participants with Adobe Flash and help them build the skills necessary for creating animated text.
Images in Effect Activity Plan – This introductory skill building exercise asks participants to animate hand drawn images, helping to familiarize them with Adobe Flash and helping them build the skills necessary for creating animation in their final projects.
Pitch Your Idea Activity Plan – Participants engage in an activity that allows them to present their project plan in an exciting and engaging way either by creating a storyboard, shot list, or mock up design. They will receive feedback from their peers on the viability of their ideas and options for project revision.
Production Workflow Handout – This sample workflow chart outlines the steps involved in creating media projects, from planning through exhibition and distribution. A blank chart is included for participants to fill out themselves.
Cause and Effect: Animation Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe Flash®, Adobe Photoshop Elements®, or other software to create a one to three-minute Flash® animations responding to environmental issues that are important to them. Participants will explore ways through media to have an impact or desired effect on the audience that helps to bring about change. The adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools effectively to communicate their ideas in a personal way.
Hopes and Dreams: Graphic Design Curriculum – In this curriculum, participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create an evocative collage of images. While producing three distinct and engaging graphic design projects, youth will be challenged to imagine a world of possibilities. As youth build basic and advanced skills they will contemplate who they are, where they are from, and what they hope and dream. They will gain the confidence to express themselves creatively and utilize media tools to develop a composite collage, exploring their definition of self, their environment, and their aspirations. Each assignment builds visual literacy and advanced skills in Photoshop. The outcome is a gallery of compelling images that reflect students’ perspectives on their lives. Adult facilitators will help youth participants employ media tools effectively to craft a meaningful, personal message.
Telling My Own Story: Digital Storytelling Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, or other photo- and video-editing software to create a digital story. Participants will explore their own histories to construct a personal narrative. The adult facilitators will help the youth participants utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way.
Making A Better World: Poster Campaign Curriculum – In this module, youth participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create a poster about a social issue with an intended audience and message. Participants will formulate questions about social issues about which they are curious. Youth will utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way.
A Place to Call Home: Photo Essay Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, or other photo- and video-editing software to create a photo essay. Participants will be asked to formulate answers to the question, “What makes home, home?” Adult facilitators will help the youth participants utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in unique and personal ways.
My Identity, My Voice: Music Video Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Elements, Adobe Audition®, or other software to create a one to three-minute music video responding to personal issues, such as identity. Participants will explore issues that are important to them, addressing identity questions in particular. The adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools effectively to communicate their ideas in a personal way.
Life Chronicles: Video Documentary Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Elements or other software to create a short documentary. Working in teams, young people will explore the untold story of an individual they know and create a media piece to share that story. The adult facilitator will help teams make choices about project content and guide them in utilizing media tools to effectively communicate their ideas and tell the stories in a unique and personal way.
Web of Life Activity Plan – This warm up activity physically demonstrate connections between our everyday experiences and our mutual dependence on the earth and its resources.
Perspectives Activity Plan – Participants create an “edited” piece without ever touching a computer. This simple scaffolding activity encourages participants to experiment with camera angles and perspective.
Graphic Design Handout – Handout that outlines basic graphic design principles.
Powerful Images Activity Plan – Participants will break into project teams to explore how a media piece can communicate a personal story by conveying emotions and feelings through powerful images.
I AM Activity Plan – This scaffolding activity introduces youth to photo editing software by having them edit self portraits that includes text, imagery, and concepts from an “I Am” poem.
Where I’m Coming From Activity Plan – Youth will use their own photographs or find copyright-free images to create a digital collage that represents the environments in which they live. Participants will use tools creatively to represent where they are from and incorporate text, images or concepts from their “Where I’m From” poem.
What I Hope and Dream Activity Plan – In this activity, youth create a collage project that will depict their hopes and dreams for the future. Participants will use tools creatively to express their hopes and dreams incorporating text, images or concepts from their brainstorm.
What I Hope and Dream Activity Plan – In this activity, youth create a collage project that will depict their hopes and dreams for the future. Participants will use tools creatively to express their hopes and dreams incorporating text, images or concepts from their brainstorm.
Showcasing Media Handout – After identifying an audience, students can think bout how to exhibit their media projects. This handout lists possible opportunities for students to showcase their work.
Telling Stories Activity Plan – Participants will practice interviewing as well as learn basic video production skills.
Chronicle Handout – This exercise asks participants to think of a story they would like to tell about a member or members of their community using WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW.
Assemble Reassemble Activity Plan – Engage participants with photography by organizing a collection of photographs to create a storyline.
Part of Me Activity Plan – This activity introduces participants to shot composition and camera techniques by encouraging youth to actively engage in an exploration of difference using digital photography.
Free Draw Activity Plan – Youth are encouraged to draw freely without feeling inhibited or self-conscious. Ask them to draw simple symbols and icons that represent the world around them.
Icons Handout – Participants are presented with simple icons and are asked to examine what each icon represents to them.
Words in Effect Activity Plan – This introductory skill building exercise will help familiarize participants with Adobe Flash and help them build the skills necessary for creating animated text.
Images in Effect Activity Plan – This introductory skill building exercise asks participants to animate hand drawn images, helping to familiarize them with Adobe Flash and helping them build the skills necessary for creating animation in their final projects.
Pitch Your Idea Activity Plan – Participants engage in an activity that allows them to present their project plan in an exciting and engaging way either by creating a storyboard, shot list, or mock up design. They will receive feedback from their peers on the viability of their ideas and options for project revision.
Production Workflow Handout – This sample workflow chart outlines the steps involved in creating media projects, from planning through exhibition and distribution. A blank chart is included for participants to fill out themselves.
Cause and Effect: Animation Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe Flash®, Adobe Photoshop Elements®, or other software to create a one to three-minute Flash® animations responding to environmental issues that are important to them. Participants will explore ways through media to have an impact or desired effect on the audience that helps to bring about change. The adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools effectively to communicate their ideas in a personal way.
Telling My Own Story: Digital Storytelling Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, or other photo- and video-editing software to create a digital story. Participants will explore their own histories to construct a personal narrative. The adult facilitators will help the youth participants utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way.
Hopes and Dreams: Graphic Design Curriculum – In this curriculum, participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create an evocative collage of images. While producing three distinct and engaging graphic design projects, youth will be challenged to imagine a world of possibilities. As youth build basic and advanced skills they will contemplate who they are, where they are from, and what they hope and dream. They will gain the confidence to express themselves creatively and utilize media tools to develop a composite collage, exploring their definition of self, their environment, and their aspirations. Each assignment builds visual literacy and advanced skills in Photoshop. The outcome is a gallery of compelling images that reflect students’ perspectives on their lives. Adult facilitators will help youth participants employ media tools effectively to craft a meaningful, personal message.
My Identity, My Voice: Music Video Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Elements, Adobe Audition®, or other software to create a one to three-minute music video responding to personal issues, such as identity. Participants will explore issues that are important to them, addressing identity questions in particular. The adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools effectively to communicate their ideas in a personal way.
A Place to Call Home: Photo Essay Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Adobe Premiere® Elements, or other photo- and video-editing software to create a photo essay. Participants will be asked to formulate answers to the question, “What makes home, home?” Adult facilitators will help the youth participants utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in unique and personal ways.
Life Chronicles: Video Documentary Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe® Premiere® Pro or Elements or other software to create a short documentary. Working in teams, young people will explore the untold story of an individual they know and create a media piece to share that story. The adult facilitator will help teams make choices about project content and guide them in utilizing media tools to effectively communicate their ideas and tell the stories in a unique and personal way.
Making A Better World: Poster Campaign Curriculum – In this module, youth participants will use Adobe Photoshop Elements or other graphic design software to create a poster about a social issue with an intended audience and message. Participants will formulate questions about social issues about which they are curious. Youth will utilize media tools in order to effectively communicate their ideas and tell their stories in a unique and personal way.
Stories in Motion: Stop Motion Animation Curriculum – Participants will use Adobe Premiere Elements or other animation capturing software to create a three-minute group stop motion animation project that addresses a problem or issue and provides possible solutions. Participants will explore the issues that matter most to them and create an engaging way to reach an audience. Adult facilitators will help participants utilize media tools in a coherent and meaningful way.
Hoy Leo Miedo (Today I Read Fear) Media Sample – Hoy Leo Miedo (Today I Read Fear) – Have you ever read a book or a story and became so caught up in it that it almost becomes a reality? A modern take on Edgar Allen Poe’s, “The Raven,” a clever use of sound effects may end up surprising the audience. Literacy is important but also fun. It should be a priority in all schools.
Moment of Truth Activity – Youth will respond to writing prompts and reflect on an important moment in their lives, a so-called “moment of truth.” The goal for participants is to engage in reflection on meaningful or pivotal real-life moments, and to collaborate on generating creative project ideas for development.
The Element of Sound Activity – Participants will listen to a short media piece in which sound is an integral element and then discuss the impact of sound in a narrative film.
Sample Storyboard – This sample will help participants when creating their own storyboards.
Sample Script – This sample taken from Trevor Wong’s Never Say Never script will help participants when formatting their own scripts.
Polishing Final Projects – When polishing their final projects, this checklist will help participants make sure they cover all the bases.
Angel in My Sky Media Sample – “Angel in My Sky” is a coming of age story of young man who searches for answers during a tragic time in his life. He learns a powerful lesson in faith, forgiveness, and staying true to your word.
The Importance of Audio Video Tutorial – In this video tutorial, you’ll learn many simple terms and tips that should help you become comfortable working with beginning and advanced audio tools. This video is also designed to give you the confidence needed to become playful and experimental when creating a sound design for your video, animation or media project.
Targeting Your Audiences Worksheet – This worksheet will help you think a bit about the various ways that participants’ work can be showcased and who on your team will need to plan and coordinate each event.
Media Installation Examples for Community Engagement – This resource will give you some ideas on ways to increase community engagement with your exhibition plans.
Field Audio For Beginners Video Tutorial – In this video tutorial, you’ll learn many simple terms and tips that should help you become comfortable working with beginning and advanced audio tools. This video is also designed to give you the confidence needed to become playful and experimental when creating a sound design for your video, animation or media project.
Don’t Spread the Hate Media Sample – We can all feel alienated in this world. In the public service announcement, Don’t Spread The Hate, the audience is introduced to a set of animated characters that choose to segregate and seclude the main character. Life has its cast of personalities who promote negativity, but we are encouraged in this PSA to advance actions that affirm others. In life, truly producing hope and acceptance requires the fruit of forbearance.
Cannot Media Sample – In this simple and creative Flash Animation, students from Rideau High School illustrate how Cancer can be very limited.
All I’m Left With Media Sample – A young student grieves over the premature loss of her mother as she looks through belongings she left behind. Youth artist: Nicole Wong. Site: Independence High School San Francisco.
Leila’s Eyebrow Media Sample – A young Iranian woman in London confronts her cultural identity by rediscovering it and embracing it.
Moment of Truth: Video Narrative Curriculum – In this module, participants will use Adobe Premiere Elements or other video editing software to create a narrative film. The youth participants will reflect on a real or imagined moment of conflict as inspiration for their work. Facilitators will help youth employ media tools to translate their ideas into a compelling story that captures real feelings and emotions.
In Camera Edit Activity – Participants can create an “edited” piece without ever touching a computer. This simple activity encourages participants to experiment with camera angles and perspective.
Move Transform Activity – Participants will be introduced to the set-up and production of creating a stop motion animation.
Stop Motion Set-Up Handout – This handout explains how to capture footage for stop-motion animation.
Keys to Friendship Media Sample* – A stop motion film about the three keys to friendship.
Environment Media Sample – Using stop motion animation, youth artists show us the wonder and joy of the potential for a greener world.
Rough Cut Review Presentation – This sample slide presentation will help guide you through a Rough Cut Review Event.
Assessing Your Readiness Worksheet – Use this worksheet to identify the skills and strategies necessary to develop an effective youth media project.
Building Your Skills Worksheet – This worksheet is designed as a tool to help you reflect on what you’ve learned and plot out other areas for professional development and self-improvement to help you achieve your project goals.
Collaborating With Others Worksheet – Collaboration with others on the design and delivery of your youth media project will be one of the keys to your success. This worksheet will help you to reflect on the people you’ll be working with to keep your project moving forward, and plot out their involvement.
Developing Your Technique Worksheet – This worksheet asks you to identify what techniques you will use to make sure that your youth’s media products are high quality and truly address their interests, needs, and issues.
Lesson Plan Worksheet – This worksheet will help you in creating and carrying out your lesson plan.
Planning Project Stages Worksheet – This chart is designed to help you plan out major milestones in your production process.
Planning Your Program Worksheet – Building your youth team and thinking strategically about timing and location are important first steps in planning your youth media program. Use this chart to build your plan.
Project, Supplies, Materials & Other Resources Worksheet – This worksheet will help you in Identifying all the materials you’ll need for a successful project.
Setting Your Goals Worksheet – This worksheet is designed to help you think carefully about the impact you hope to have on those you serve.
Exhibition Toolkit Overview and Activities – This handout provides an overview of the Exhibition Toolkit and a range of activities for youth to participate in as they think about the exhibition of their work.
Writing the Artist Statement Guide and Worksheet – Crafting an artist statement, as part of exhibition and outreach efforts, culminates young people’s creative journey and furthers their development as artists. This guide and worksheet offers tips and help for developing artists statements.
Exhibition Toolkit Curriculum – This Exhibition Toolkit can be used as a companion to any curriculum or project, to cultivate youth engagement and creativity throughout the different steps leading up to exhibition. Last uploaded on June 30, 2014.
Common Core Toolkit – This toolkit includes recommendations of best practices for effectively integrating Adobe Youth Voices curriculum and the Common Core Standards. In addition, the toolkit offers tools and resources that support and guide robust inquiry, effective collaboration, and authentic assessment.
Common Core Planning Tool – Use this tool to map out your lessons in alignment with Common Core Standards and to guide assessment of student performance throughout the production process.
Common Core Planning Tool – Use this tool to map out your lessons in alignment with Common Core Standards and to guide assessment of student performance throughout the production process.
Best Practices for Integrating AYV Curriculum with Common Core – Adobe Youth Voices partner schools are adopting Common Core Standards, like many school systems nationwide. Best practices for effectively integrating Adobe Youth Voices curriculum with Common Core Standards are outlined in this handout.
Music is my Sweet Escape Media Sample – A dreamy atmosphere sets the tone of this graphic design piece, delivering the message that music can be a “sweet escape.” Artist: Vladislav Tsoy, AYV Partner: Free the Children
Peace at the Pond Media Sample – A girl relaxes at a pond. Upon closer inspection we see that the depictions of nature are hacked up, still the atmosphere remains benevolent. Artist: Student from Cascade High School, Everett, WA, USA
Cityscape Media Sample – In this graphic depiction of an urban landscape, the artist uses subtle pops of color to draw closer attention to the subject of the piece. Artist: Julian Lutz.
Editing Workflow Handout – This handout is an overview of an editing workflow to help you plan out the post-production of your media project.
Adding Subtitles to a Video – Subtitling is a way to make your video more accessible to a larger audience. Follow these six easy tips to make sure that your subtitles are easy to read.
Collaboration Toolkit – This toolkit provides strategies for engaging youth in collaboration and exploring interests and perspectives between two or more communities of youth media makers. Facilitating this level of collaboration between youth from different locations offers educators the chance to promote global awareness and understanding. At the same time, educators will network with peers working in other settings for their own professional growth and benefit. The toolkit also includes tools and resources that expressly support and guide meaningful collaboration
Steps of Editing Video Tutorial* – Editing is the process of sequencing media to tell a story or convey a message. It can be a little intimidating at times but making a solid plan goes a long way. In this video you’ll learn that the key to being a great editor is to be organized and methodical throughout each stage of the editing process.
Writing AYV Project Descriptions Video Tutorial* – Your media work is not complete without a statement from the artist. Within the Adobe Youth Voices program, the project description is the first thing that your audience will see, and for that reason, you should think of this written statement as a way to draw in viewers and create excitement around your work. This tutorial teaches youth and educators how to write an AYV Project Description.
Shot Composition Video Tutorial* – The way you compose a shot determines the type of impact your story will have, whether you are shooting still images or video. A well-composed shot not only looks good, but also helps to communicate your message more effectively. This tutorial covers the shot composition guidelines that good visual storytellers should follow.
Project Proposal Video Tutorial* – One of the components of the pre-production phase, the project proposal is a visual package that supports your project when pitching to peers, educators, mentors, and sponsors. A good project proposal is more likely get your project approved, so it is important to refine these skills now. This tutorial presents the materials to consider including in your project proposal.
Graphic Design Fundamentals Video Tutorial* – There are many elements that can contribute to a graphic design, but a good graphic designer will set limitations so each element is justified. This tutorial introduces the key concepts that guide the design process to support both your message and the viewer.
Camera Handling Video Tutorial* – Whether you are shooting still images or video, the way you handle the camera can have an impact on your visual story. This tutorial covers the guidelines around camera handling so that your visual story has a greater impact on the viewer. Be creative and follow these guidelines to make your stories more dynamic. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/camera-handling-video-tutorial/)
Camera Settings Video Tutorial* – The act of taking a picture or shooting a video can be easy and fun, however, moving beyond the camera’s auto-settings can produce better looking images and video. In this tutorial, you will learn how manually adjusting your camera’s focus, color balance, and exposure can significantly improve the look of your images and video. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/camera-settings-video-tutorial/)
File Management Video Tutorial* – File management is an important part of video post-production. Many times you will be using several media files of various formats that are essential to the finished piece. You want to be able to retrieve those files with minimal fuss, so it is important to have a consistent method of file organization. Follow the guidelines in this tutorial to help you with your workflow. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/file-management/)
Facilitating Youth Reflection Handout – Reflection is an essential part of learning. If youth are encouraged to develop reflection as a habit of mind, over time they will become more aware of their own progress and development, and feel a sense of ownership about what they are learning. This handout offers tips and activities for facilitating youth reflection to help them recognize the Creative Confidence they have acquired.
Creative Confidence Observation Tool – This tool is an instrument to help educators assess learning. It is intended to guide observation of program activities and the reflection on learning and skill attainment to help qualify the development of creative confidence. The chart outlines the related skills, the primary program activities where they are cultivated, and examples of what an educator might observe as indicators of learning.
Rough Cut Review Toolkit – This toolkit provides strategies and resources useful for engaging young media makers in meaningful dialogue and exchange with peers in what we often refer to in the Adobe Youth Voices Program as a ROUGH CUT REVIEW. During the Rough Cut Review sessions, youth receive the constructive critical feedback they need to help them take their media work to the next stage of completion. This Toolkit is best viewed in Adobe Reader XI.
Ice Breaker Activity Ideas – This collection of activities are designed to help build trust and get participants comfortable with each other prior to beginning a project together.
Adobe Youth Voices Career Toolkit – This toolkit will give youth strategies and tips on preparing for the future and making choices that are right for them. The resources in this toolkit were developed expressly to help youth find their own creative path. This toolkit is best viewed in Adobe Reader XI.
Educator’s Guide to the AYV Career Toolkit – This Guide is for Educators to use in tandem with the AYV Career Toolkit. The Career Toolkit is a resource youth may use independently or with the guidance of an educator. The kit provides support, strategies, and activities for youth who are contemplating their career options and preparing for future opportunities.
Planning Next Steps – Exhibition – When the exhibition is over and youth have celebrated their hard work, what’s next? This document includes a set of prompts to get youth to reflect on their work, and a list of different ways to exhibit work and take the message further.
Adobe Youth Voices in India* – Through partnerships with America India Foundation, Global Fund for Children, and TakingITGlobal, AYV has reached 1,000’s of youth in India. This video highlights AYV educators and youth as they reflect on their engagement with AYV to date. (?)
Copyright Overview Video Tutorial* – Adobe Youth Voices is all about creativity and originality. In this video, you’ll learn how to create original media and use media created by others while following the Adobe Foundation guidelines for distribution. (http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-adobe-youth-voices/copyright-overview/)
The AYV website will continue to support youth media making with open access to the collection of youth produced media in the Media Gallery and the ability to freely download the entire collection of AYV curriculum and resources (https://youthvoices.adobe.com/community/resources).
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