Welcome
During the year, students will study many angles and techniques of broadcast journalism.
Students will discuss show elements and format
Contact Information
Text and Resource Materials
Required Text: Media, W. Richard Whitaker (Longman, 2000)
Course Description
Journalism III is a television broadcast course that focuses on the planning and implementation of the daily production of BASH TV (Berwick Area Senior High Television).During the year, students will study many angles and techniques of broadcast journalism. Students will also incorporate advanced video editing techniques into their productions.
Prerequisites As stated in the Enrollment Book
PA Academic Standards
1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Learning Objectives Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of pre-production activities such as storyboarding, scripting, light charting and equipment setup.
· Students will gain a basic understanding of television as a medium of influence and
expression.
· Students will demonstrate a knowledge the production activities, such as studio procedure and shoot on location
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of pest-production activities, such as basic video editing
· Students will then apply these professional procedures and equipment knowledge in the production of television programs.
· Students will demonstrate knowledge of equipment used in television production
· Students will demonstrate an understanding of studio personnel
· Students will learn the differences between regular writing and broadcast writing
· Students will write television copy and create original scripts
Discuss and apply advanced concepts in non-linear video modification, film direction, and digital sound editing.
· Identify elements of multiple media used in journalistic storytelling.
· Critically evaluate professional journalistic multimedia packages
· Produce video story packages.
· Shoot, capture, edit, and output short video projects, organizing the material and modifying it into a coherent sequence.
· Set up, organize and schedule video projects and shoot them using a variety of appropriate camera angles, shots, and framing.
· Students will learn to work as individuals as well as in groups
· Students will learn how to create a college-level presentations
· By the end of the course, each participate will understand the impact visual literacy has on the learning process and will be able to produce, instruct, and integrate digital media into their curriculum and share via computer programs, DVD’s, and the Internet.
Course Outline
**Throughout the year, student will continually participate in daily productions to be aired each morning. Also, student will continually develop original content for the broadcast. Individual packages will reflect advanced video editing techniques and lessons.
Marking Period One: Students will be introduced to the basic elements of television production
§ Introduction to studio equipment
§ Students will research materials necessary for the creation of a tv production
§ Networks & How They Work
§ How to plan a production
§ Studio Cameras
§ Lighting Techniques
§ Composition/Framing
§ Audio
§ Script writing
§ Control room operations
Marking Period Two: Students will organize morning broadcasts and develop video segments and news packages for the show
• Each student will rotate throughout each studio position
· Demonstrate the operational knowledge of the television camera.(Application)
· Identify the functions of the digital video recorder.
· Demonstrate the ability to perform assemble and insert edits on a non-linear editing
system.
· Demonstrate the ability to perform various transitions on the switcher and special effects
generator.
· Operate the audio console and set up various audio sources for studio
operation
· Demonstrate the ability to compose graphics on the computer graphics
generator.
· Study the basic concepts of a news package
· Create news packages
Marking Period Three: Students will explore various types of productions. Utilize timing techniques. Students will step away from studio production and study movie / film elements.
· Students will develop a plan for a final production (a short film)
· Advanced camera angles/ movements
· Incorporate natural elements into their compositions
· Utilize and incorporate video manipulation
· Explore and incorporate various types of programming
Marking Period Four: Students will combine all of their skills and create and develop a full length feature production to be used as the final exam
· Incorporate various mediums
· Students will participate in a community film festival
Assessments: Several forms of assessment will be utilized throughout the year:
· Small groups; class discussion; teacher conferences; tests; quizzes; peer evaluations; self evaluations; teacher evaluations; rubrics and score sheets.
Grading Policy and Procedures:
Grades for each evaluation will be based on points, not percentages. At the conclusion of a marking period, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total number of possible points to determine the student`s percentage and report card grade.
Homework will occasionally be given and graded. There will occasional opportunities offered to all students to earn extra credit.
Class Expectations:
-All assignments must be turned in on time
-You are responsible for meeting ALL deadlines. This is a journalism class. The success of this program is dependent on your contributions.
-All assignments will be graded.
(Partial homework or class work assignments will receive a "0" with no make-ups)
(You MUST learn to be responsible in this class!!)
-The final exam will be weighted.
Student expectations
1. Arrive on time.
2. Be prepared to learn. Bring books, pencils, paper, agenda, homework and anything you may need for class.
3. Be respectful of others.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.
Student expectations
Class Rules:
Classroom rules
1. Wear a mask at all times
2. Sanitize your area
3. Books under your chair
4. No Cell Phones
5. Bathroom rules: One at a time; Must sign out and in; Wash your hands
6. Always sign out if you leave the room for any reason
7. Drinks on the floor
8. Sanitizing station outside of room
9. Manners
10. Absolutely NO eating in the classroom
11. Homework must be completed and turned in prior to entering class
12. Grading
13. All work must be turned electronically
14. School rules
15. Always raise your hand
16. One person talks at a time
17. Be prepared for class
18. Social distance and Wash your hands
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL YEAR!!!
How do you determine what movies/ television shows to watch? Make a list of 10 factors that help you determine your choices.
**The worksheet is also in Google Classroom
Please turn in to Google Classroom