Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Welcome

Welcome

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 discuss show elements and format 

SYLLABUS
Television Production / Advanced Video Editing 080 

Contact Information 
Instructor: Mrs. Christian 
Email Address: tchristian@berwucjsd.org 
Web Address: http://www.mycooljournalism3.blogspot.com/ 


Planning Period: Fourth Period 

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 orginal 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.

Friday, May 17, 2019

Final Exam

Friday and Monday:  You will be working on the planning sheet below.  It is due on Tuesday

Each student will make a montage video:  ONE FINAL LOOK AT BHS

You are going to show BHS through your eyes.

TOTAL TIME:  MINIMUM 3-5 MINUTES

It should include the following:

1. PICK A QUESTION AND HAVE STUDENTS ANSWER-like in the interview process for news videos, they will answer by repeating your question.

-Organize sections of your video:
1. Intro- Background with title (6 seconds)
2. Random scenes/ video clips  (no more than 10-12 seconds each)  You must have 3 different scenes.

*For the random scenes, tape in different sections of the school.  Always get WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM EACH CLASSROOM TEACHER. 

TEACHER PERMISSION FORM:
1 Tacher's name________________________
I give  YOUR NAME__________________________________ permission to film in my classroom during Period____________.

Teacher's signature:______________________________

*if this is not turned in, your project will not be graded.



3. Interview answers for question 1 - You must have at least 5 different people answer this question
-include lower thirds for each new speaker

4. random video clips (no more than 10-12 seconds each)\ You must have at least 3 different scenes in this section.

5. Interview answers for question 2 - You must have at least 5 different people answer this question.  You can't use the same people from question 1

6.Closing:  Be creative with the closing.  You can feature random school clips throughout the day.
Film students exiting the building, etc.

-Each project must contain background music.  You may use no more than 29.9 seconds of one song.  You can use as many songs, as long as you follow this rule.

-There is free music (Like we play on BASH)  I will show you this when I return.


Fill out the following Planning Sheet:


Name:________________________________

1. Describe the theme/ concept behind your project:

2. List your two questions:  ex:  What is your most memorable moment at BHS, Shout outs to friends, advice to underclassmen, etc

3. As you gather general school footage, please edit and keep a list of clip locations

4. List of music

All video must be Mrs. Christian rated
No bathroom or locker room footage
No violence, illegal activity, anything that strays from the school handbook
No weapons, alcohol, drugs, profanity,, etc
No filming from a moving vehicle

Use good jusgement.