Esport 1
Marking Period 3

 Lesson Description

In this culminating lesson, students deliver a polished live stream that showcases their gameplay and on-camera presence. They apply production techniques, audience interaction strategies, and chat management skills to create a confident, engaging, and professional final presentation.

Objectives

• Students will apply production techniques such as camera framing, lighting, and audio setup to create a professional final live stream.

• Students will demonstrate effective on-camera presence and delivery while streaming.

• Students will interact with viewers in real time using strategies to build engagement and foster a positive community.

• Students will manage live chat using moderation techniques to maintain a respectful environment.

• Students will showcase their understanding of stream planning, overlays, and technical tools in a cohesive final performance.

 Lesson Description

Students learn about interacting with live chat, building community, and moderation basics. They practice responding to comments, acknowledging viewers, and using tools to create a respectful, positive streaming environment.

Students conduct a full test stream using their complete setup, applying skills in camera work, lighting, audio, overlays, and audience engagement. Working in small groups, they simulate live interaction, gather peer feedback, and reflect on ways to improve before their final stream.

Objectives

• Students will learn the importance of engaging with live chat during a stream.

• Students will practice responding to viewer comments in real time.

• Students will identify strategies for acknowledging and interacting with viewers to build community.

• Students will explore moderation tools and techniques for maintaining a respectful streaming environment.

• Students will understand the role of streamers in setting the tone and culture of their chat.

• Students will reflect on how positive audience engagement can grow and sustain a streaming channel.

• Students will set up and operate their streaming equipment, including camera, microphone, and lighting, to simulate a live broadcast environment.

• Students will apply previously learned techniques such as overlays, transitions, and scene composition to enhance the quality of their stream.

• Students will demonstrate public speaking skills and viewer engagement strategies while performing in a live or simulated live stream.

• Students will interact with a simulated live chat, responding to comments and adapting their delivery in real-time.

• Students will collaborate in small groups to role-play audience participation and provide constructive peer feedback.

• Students will reflect on their performance using peer feedback and self-assessment to identify areas for improvement in preparation for their final stream.

 Lesson Description

This week students will explore different aspects of esports culture through gameplay, media, and team-based activities. Students will analyze how games are designed, how teams communicate and strategize, and how esports entertainment connects players and audiences around the world. Through playing games and viewing esports-related content, students will observe game mechanics, teamwork, and communication strategies used in competitive environments. 

Objectives

• Students will examine elements of esports culture, teamwork, and game design while identifying strategies used in competitive gaming environments. 

 Lesson Description

Students work on public speaking techniques specifically for live streaming, focusing on maintaining an engaging tone, narrating gameplay, and asking viewers questions to encourage interaction.

Objectives

• Students will practice using an engaging and natural tone while speaking on camera.

• Students will apply narration techniques to talk through their gameplay in real time.

• Students will develop strategies to ask viewers questions and encourage interaction during a live stream.

• Students will reflect on their speaking habits and identify areas for improvement.

• Students will rehearse short streaming segments to build confidence and fluency.

 Lesson Description

Production Techniques: Students learn about setting up cameras and microphones for clear, professional live streams. They practice framing, lighting, and audio clarity while working on their on-camera presence and delivery.

Overlays: Students explore creating overlays, logos, and other visual branding elements. They design overlays that suit their stream’s theme, such as a username tag, follower count, sponsor, or chat window.

Objectives

• Students will set up cameras and microphones to achieve clear, professional-quality streaming.

• Students will practice proper framing, lighting, and positioning for an engaging on-camera presence.

• Students will adjust audio settings to ensure clear sound and minimize background noise.

• Students will experiment with different lighting techniques to improve video quality.

• Students will develop confidence in their on-camera delivery by practicing speaking clearly and naturally.

• Students will identify and troubleshoot common technical issues related to video and audio setup.

• Students will design custom overlays, logos, and branding elements that align with their stream’s theme and purpose.

• Students will explore the role of visual branding in creating a recognizable and engaging streaming experience.

• Students will create overlays that enhance viewer engagement, such as username tags, follower counts, sponsor logos, or chat windows.

• Students will apply design principles such as color theory, contrast, and readability to make effective on-screen graphics.

• Students will evaluate and refine their overlays based on feedback to ensure clarity and professional quality.

 Lesson Description

Students develop a plan for their live stream, including a brief outline, talking points, and strategies for engaging viewers. They set goals for what they want to showcase and how they’ll interact with their audience.

Objectives

• Students will develop a structured plan for their live stream, outlining key segments and objectives.

• Students will identify and organize talking points to ensure a clear and engaging presentation.

• Students will strategize ways to interact with their audience, incorporating viewer engagement techniques.

• Students will set measurable goals for their stream, defining what they want to showcase and achieve.

• Students will consider technical and creative elements to enhance their live stream experience.

 Lesson Description

Students will create a 3–5 minute edited “About Me” esports video using screen recording and ClipChamp. The video will showcase their gaming background, preferences, and goals while demonstrating their ability to record gameplay, speak on camera, and apply professional editing techniques. This is a major assessment that reflects both technical skill and personal storytelling. 

Objectives

• Demonstrate Technical Skills – Record gameplay, film on-camera footage, and edit using transitions, audio, text, and graphics in ClipChamp.
  
  

• Communicate Personal Identity – Clearly explain who you are as a gamer, your experience, preferences, and future goals.
  
  

• Apply Media Production Skills – Combine planning (A/V script), storytelling, and editing to produce a polished 3–5 minute final video.

 Lesson Description

Students upload their raw footage to their editing software (Adobe Express) and begin editing their footage. Students learn to cut, trim, and arrange footage. Students refer to their scripts to ensure continuity and flow.

Objectives

• Students will upload and organize their raw footage in Adobe Express.

• Students will learn and apply basic editing techniques, including cutting, trimming, and arranging clips.

• Students will use their scripts as a guide to maintain continuity and narrative flow.

• Students will experiment with pacing and sequencing to enhance storytelling.

• Students will identify and address any missing or unnecessary footage to refine their edits.

 Lesson Description

Camera Operation: Students will gain hands-on experience with operating cameras. Emphasis is placed on practicing safe handling and setup, ensuring students become proficient in preparing and using the equipment for recording high-quality videos.

Audio & Voiceovers: In this lesson, students distinguish between different microphones and their purposes in recording audio for production. Students learn how to decrease background noise, and practice recording audio in different conditions. Students then record voiceover and sound effect audio clips for use in their productions.

Capturing Footage: Students record and capture high-quality footage for their game review projects, focusing on proper camera techniques, framing, and capturing live moments.

Screen Recoring: This lesson teaches students how to record high-quality gaming footage on PCs, consoles, and Chromebooks. Students will learn how to use tools and adjust settings to ensure their video projects look and sound crisp. By the end of the lesson, students will have captured engaging gaming videos that can be utilized in creative projects or shared with an audience.

Objectives

• Camera Operation: 

  1. Students will differentiate between different types of cameras and their uses.

  2. Students will adhere to safety guidelines when handling camera equipment.

  3. Students will navigate camera settings including zoom, shutter speed, and ISO.

  4. Students will capture various video shots, adjusting camera settings to achieve their desired effect.

  5. Students will reflect on how they will use camera equipment in their own productions.

• Audio & Voiceovers

  1. Students will distinguish between various microphone types for production recording.

  2. Students will understand techniques to reduce background noise.

  3. Students will demonstrate safe handling of audio equipment.

  4. Students will record audio clips in various conditions, practicing different techniques.

  5. Students will reflect on ways they can optimize audio recording for their video productions

• Capturing Footage:

  1. Students will apply production skills such as framing, lighting, and audio setup to capture professional-level footage.

  2. Students will follow a production schedule.

  3. Students will cooperate in teams to set up and break down production sets.

  4. Students will adhere to safety guidelines when handling production equipment.

  5. Students will reflect on the process of capturing production footage.

• Screen Recording

  1. Students will identify and compare different recording methods for capturing high-quality gaming footage on PCs, consoles, and Chromebooks.

  2. Students will learn how to use screen recording software and built-in capture tools effectively.

  3. Students will adjust recording settings (e.g., resolution, frame rate, audio levels) to optimize video quality.

  4. Students will capture gameplay footage that aligns with their script and enhances their video project.

  5. Students will troubleshoot common recording issues such as lag, low-quality footage, or missing audio.

  6. Organize and review recorded footage to ensure clarity, engagement, and usability in future editing stages.

Script Writing
2/2/26 - 2/3/26

 Lesson Description

In this lesson, students learn the technical skills to write a professionally formatted script using the A/V two-column technique. Students will write a script for their narrative videos.

Objectives

• Students will identify the key components of a professionally formatted A/V two-column script.

• Students will analyze examples of A/V scripts to understand structure, formatting, and purpose.

• Students will apply proper script formatting techniques to organize dialogue, narration, visuals, and audio elements effectively.

• Students will develop a complete script for their personal narrative video, integrating storytelling, gameplay footage, and interview segments.

• Students will revise their scripts for clarity, pacing, and engagement to ensure effective storytelling.

Introduction to Video Editing
1/29/26 - 1/30/26

 Lesson Description

Students will explore the role of video production in gaming and esports and review examples of gaming videos that inform, educate, entertain, and promote. Students will understand an overview of the production process and develop an outline for a personal narrative video in which students will showcase who they are and what gaming means to them.

Objectives

• Students will explore the role of video production in gaming and esports by analyzing different types of gaming videos.

• Students will review examples of gaming content that inform, educate, entertain, and promote to understand their unique purposes.

• Students will gain an overview of the video production process, from pre-production to post-production.

• Students will develop an outline for a personal narrative video that showcases their identity and connection to gaming.

• Students will identify key scenes, visual elements, and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate their message.