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 Review

2 Weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, and 5.1

Content:

Students will learn about the review of the current state of media in the United States and other countries and analyze current 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:

Magazine publications, videos, guest speakers, and TV reports

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Communication Process

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 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 and Video II 1.2, 1.3, and 2.2

Content:

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

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will demonstrate the use of storyboards and scripts to start a blueprint to format the production goals. They will use lectures and “student production meetings” to formulate ideas for productions. Students will work on computers to complete assignments.

Suggested Resources:

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

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Audio

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 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 demonstrate how to speak, create music beds, and operate audio platforms in productions.

Suggested Resources:

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

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Verbalizing

4 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 3.1, and 3.2

Content:

Students will learn about telling the story, using the script, clearance and script, and television guidelines.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will read, write, and give presentations and performances to demonstrate how to perform in front of the camera and in front of an audience.

Suggested Resources:

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

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Production

10 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 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. Student will create advertisements and demonstrate use of lighting, cameras, and editing formats.

Suggested Resources:

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

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Recording

6 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 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 on VHS, digital, Super VHS, H8, audio devices, and computers. Students will record on professional studio equipment.

Suggested Resources:

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

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Careers

2 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

TV and Video II 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, temporary job placement and possibly become employed. Student will demonstrate good job seeking skills. They will present commercials to agencies and develop a professional portfolio.

Suggested Resources:

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

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