Hey everyone!! Can you believe that there's just 3 more days of school?!?!?! Like seriously, how the heck did the year go by so fast?? I still remember the first day of school, where I got my ID and 8th Grade T-Shirts, and braced myself for 8th Grade...my last year of middle school. And now, now it's practically over!! Which means I have just 3 more days of being a student in the CKTV Media Productions Class :( Oh, this class has taught me so much, and has been such a wonderful experience! I'm really gonna miss it. But for all you lucky newbies who are entering the class, and even for those of you who are returning, know that while the class is amazing, it's also very challenging! So if you want to get the most out of being in this class, I have three pieces of advice that I have learned and I think are important to follow. Read on to find out!
So my first piece of advice is to be open to learning! I have to be honest, when I first came in to the class, I had no idea what the heck to do. In fact, in my interview, I kind of lied (yeah, you probably shouldn't do that) and said that I had some experience with media and knew the basics about using a video camera, when really, I had used one like maybe once when I was like six! I didn't even know how to work a PowerPoint at the time! But anyways, I think one thing that really makes the class as awesome as it is is the relationship we have towards one another. We always are thoughtful and helpful to one another, becuase we know that it is hard, and we have all not known how to do something at one point. So if you have a question, ask! And don't be afraid to make mistakes, because trust me, I've made thousands of mistakes, and I've actually found that to be one of the most effective methods of learning. Also, if someone has a suggestion, listen to it. It doesn't mean you have to do it, but it's always a good idea to hear other people's thoughts and feedback because everyone has their own unique perspective and a lot of times when they share, they have ideas that can make your project even better!
Another piece of advice I have is to not procrastinate. I didn't know the defintion of that word when I first entered the class, but trust me, you'll be hearing it a LOT! And it is not a good thing! So here's just a little vocabulary lesson: PROCRASTINATE: (verb) to put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done.
Let me just tell you right now, CKTV is not a class that you fool around in. Yes, I think it's the funnest and best class ever, but you need to work hard! Have you ever heard the motto "Work hard, play hard." Well now you have, and that's kind of CKTV's motto. You can't just fool around and think "Oh, I have a whole quarter to do this one project... I can wait!" No siree! Trust me, if you do that, your gonna be rushing and so stressed and not happy with your final project. So DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!
My last piece of advice is to be reasonable, but also creative and interesting. So as you'll find out, quarters go by really fast when you're part of CKTV. I dunno, just something about those project deadlines just puts the whole year into 150% speed... So when your coming up with a project idea make sure to be reasonable. Make sure it's do-able and something that you have enough time to do a quality job. However, keep in mind that CKTV is also a class where you can be creative and come up with projects that will just blow people away by how awesome the my are! It's rare that a middle school student gets access to a whole room full of high quality equipment like Mac Computers, Canon Cameras, quality mikes, 60Ds, and more, so take advantage of the great technology provided. Even if your idea seems kind of challenging, I would say present it to Mr. M because he can really help to clarify and help you come up with a way to do a quality job!
In conclusion, if you are a student in the CKTV Media Productions Class, then congratulations!! Get ready for an amazing year filled with so much laughter and fun, some challenges, and most of all, an amazing opportunity and new friends! I hope that you all will love CKTV as much as I did!
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