Demonstrate knowledge of leadership

1.1

Demonstrate a positive attitude in the classroom and potential workplace

1.2

Demonstrate leadership skills

1.3

Utilize parliamentary procedures

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career

2.1

Identify various video production career path opportunities

2.2

Develop good work ethics and the skills necessary to become a viable part of the community at large 

2.3

Develop a portfolio of best works

Demonstrate workplace safety

3.1

Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures

3.2

Demonstrate knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures

Demonstrate knowledge of skills in chosen area

4.1

Demonstrate appropriate setup and use of video and audio production equipment

4.2

Utilize script to facilitate media productions

4.3

Develop story boards and layouts

4.4

Create and produce media production events

4.5

Utilize computers and various video enhancement tools in production

Demonstrate appropriate workplace attitudes, ethics, and etiquette

5.1

Demonstrate how respect and a positive attitude in classroom will prepare student for work place attitudes, ethics, and etiquette.

5.2

Demonstrate knowledge of business dress and workplace protocols

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Broadcasting and Media Overview

2 Weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 5.1

Content:

Students will learn about the overview of the history of media and analysis of the TV viewing habits.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will read textbook, watch video, listen to lectures, write report and research on the Internet and listen to media professionals.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers

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Communication Process

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 5.1 and 5.2

Content:

Students will learn to identify audience types, appropriate mediums, and the communication process.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will read about the equipment that will serve as a tool to understand the process of production. They will read, write, spell, speak and do math using video platforms. They will find information through the library, internet and research.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Visualization

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 1.2, 1.3, and 2.2

Content:

Students will learn about television camera, lenses, camera movement, switching equipment, picture composition, two and three dimensional visuals, lighting, and special effects.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will use story boards and scripts to start a blueprint to format the production goals. Students will demonstrate use different angles for the cameras. They will use lectures and “student production meetings” to formulate ideas for productions. Student will learn the use of the computer for media production.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Audio

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, and 3.2

Content:

Students will learn about sound sources, use, types and characteristics of microphones, acoustics, audio board, nonverbal cues for radio and TV production.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will learn how to speak, create music beds, and operate audio platforms in productions. Students will demonstrate how to record sound for the best results.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Verbalizing

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, and 3.2

Content:

Students will learn how to tell the story, using the script, clearance and script, and television guidelines.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will read, write, and give presentation and performances to demonstrate their knowledge of performing in front of the camera and in front of an audience. Students will create different ways to tell a story.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Production

10 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5

Content:

Students will learn about production teams, floor managers, camera operators, audio technicians, productions assistants, technical directors, switchers, directors, videotape operators, and announcers.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will operate the video camera, still camera, computer, and distant learning equipment.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Recording

6 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5

Content:

Students will learn about videotape recorder types, uses, editing, operation, and digital recorders.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will record and playback on video and audio devices.  Students will identify various audio and video formats on the computer.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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Careers

2 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV/Video I 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 5.1, and 5.2

Content:

Students will learn about job preparation, careers in broadcast, non-broadcast, cable TV, advertising, public relations, film production, and computers.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will do job shadowing in the area of media production and explore the benefits of the job force. Students will meet with business owners and company directors.

Suggested Resources:

“Television Production Today”, videos, and guest speakers.

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