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).

Opening Activity:
In your journalism notebook, please comment on the following article:

Think fast! Crazy job interview questions

Now answer several crazy interview questions in your notebook.  Please note that you will be writing as if you are giving a video response.  Do NOT go overboard or have long answers.

I will state the questions orally.



Thursday, 8/23 and Friday, 8/24

Goal: Students will plan and block the studio for production

Students will be familiarized with camera directions and angles while adjusting camera settings

Students will gain an understanding of light variation in the studio

1. Students will create new plan for production
2. Students will block the studio
3. JA's will set up cameras


Once a plan is in place, the class will review Camera Angles and Movement:
-Camera Angle worksheet

-Camera Movement worksheet

-Tour and discussion of the studio and various elements

-Hands-on training: Iris and Shutter settings



Closure:  Evaluate plan


8/27 Quiz- camera/ studio

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