Multimedia Troop Program Feature for Scouts BSA

BSA has created updated versions of the Troop Program features for Scouts BSA. The Multimedia program feature is available in digital format on the BSA website or can be purchased as a publication from you local Scout Shop.

The Multimedia feature lets Scouts explore their creative side using cameras, and other technology. They can shoot, edit and share a short film. The program feature includes some general information and some more specific ideas for meetings:

• Internet safety
• How to select a camera
• Tips and tricks for filming
• How to include sound in your film
• Writing a film script

Suggested troop meeting ideas are grouped by essential, challenging, or advanced. Here are a few you can see in the guide.

• Learn about digital photography (essential)
• Post digital photos to social media (challenging)
• Use photo editing software (advanced)
• Create a script for a six-second video (essential)
• Create a script for a two minute video and rehearse (challenging)
• Create and rehearse a script for a five minute video (advanced)
• Edit a video for YouTube (essential)
• Edit a video using iMovie (challenging)
• Edit a video using Final Cut or Premier Pro (advanced)

There are also several games suggested to keep things interesting at your troop meetings

• Photo Scavenger Hunt
• Video Screening Contest
• Script Reading
• Human Editing Machine

The plan even provides Scoutmaster’s minutes and ceremonies for meetings.

Then there is the “Main Event”. Once again, there are suggestions for essential, challenging, or advanced. Details and planning aids can be found in the online guide.

• Make a five minute video featuring your troop (essential)
• Make a ten to fifteen minute video (challenging)
• Make a thirty minute video (advanced)

Find some related helps and achievements for the Multimedia Troop Program Feature below.

Communication Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts learn about oral, written, visual, and digital methods of sharing information while working on the Communication merit badge. They share stories and information, participate in an interview, attend a public meeting, and plan a Court of Honor or campfire program. They also explore careers in the field of communication.

Digital Technology Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts learn how digital information is stored and transmitted while working on the Digital Technology merit badge. They explore how digital technology has changed over the years. They also investigate the practical aspects of digital technology and explore careers in the field.

Moviemaking Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts capture live action memories while doing the requirements for the Moviemaking merit badge. They learn how to create a visual story and use motion picture equipment such as a camcorder or a smartphone to record it. Scouts create their own short film and explore careers in moviemaking.

Theater Merit Badge Helps and Documents

Scouts get a taste of life on the stage while doing the requirements for the Theater merit badge. They read several plays and write one of their own. Scouts explore skills such as acting, directing, set design, costume design, hair and makeup design, lighting, sound and more. They also perform a pantomime and familiarize themselves with theater terminology.

Photography Merit Badge Helps and Documents

By doing the requirements for the Photography merit badge, Scouts learn to safely and effectively record their experiences in pictures. They explore the impact of lighting, exposure, depth of field, composition, angle, and other aspects of taking photos. Then Scouts put their knowledge to use by taking a number of photographs. They also find out about career opportunities related to photography.

Animation Merit Badge Helps and Documents

By doing the requirements for the Animation merit badge, Scouts learn how to create the illusion of movement through a series of still images. They learn the techniques which which make a good story and visual effect. Then they demonstrate their skill by creating their own animations. They also explore career opportunities related to animation.