Director

Hello everyone! I am Mr. Villarreal or Mr. V, Director of the Broadcast Arts Magnet program at South Miami Middle. I want to welcome all new and returning students as well as parents to the Broadcast Art family of 2022-2023.
I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Maryland Institute College of Art and have been a passionate teacher for over a decade. I love art, film, music, family and kayaking on the ocean!
The goal for this class is to provide and empower each student in an equitable way with the fundamentals of visual storytelling, that is writing, lighting, composition, editing, materials and techniques. This will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the art form of filmmaking and broadcast journalism.
Students will be encouraged to develop their ideas using different types of artform within their sketchbook. (Each student will receive one sketchbook and a composition notebook first day of class)

Required Supplies:
1. Memory Card (64 GB)
2. Flashdrive or external hardrive to store videos and photographs.
3. Broadcast Arts Magnet Fees: $35
4. Pen or pencil

Class Expectations:
1. Listen and follow directions first time given.
2. Be kind, compassionate, respectful to one another.
3. Willingness to grow. Be ready for class once the bell rings
4. Ability to work independently, as well as a team!
5. Clean up after yourselves
6. Always keep your mask or facial covering on!!! It is a mandate from the district.
7. Put your phones in the designated area until instructed otherwise (We will use phones for filming and picture taking)

Classroom Rules:
1. Listen and follow directions first time given. If you don’t understand something, ask the teacher!
2. Use your words and actions to build each other up! Be kind, compassionate, respectful, and responsible to your classmates and community.
3. Do not get out of your seat during class unless instructed!
4. Be mindful and in the moment during instruction. Be ready for class once the bell rings.
5. Keep your hands, masks, negative thoughts, and objects to yourself. No eating in class.

Zoom Links for Quarantine Students can be found on this page under Links! The Quarantined Student is expected to keep their cameras on during class time.

Do not hesitate to contact me via Email at 333763@dadeschools.net or by phone (305) 661-3481 ext. 2240