Television Production

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Course Offerings:

Digital Film and Video:

Basic Digital Video and Film is an introductory course designed to introduce the students to the world of video and the basics of media production. Through a variety of projects the students will learn the three phases of the production process, script writing, effective camera shooting techniques, video editing techniques as well as how to add music, titles and narration to their video using Final Cut Pro X. Students enrolled in Digital Video and Film I will also study the basics of studio production, basic interviewing, field production, and broadcast journalism culminating in several live news broadcasts. This course serves as a prerequisite for all other courses in the television production program. This course is open to students in grades 9 through 12.

Digital Film and Video II:

Digital Video and Film II will provide students interested in more advanced video production the opportunity to expand and develop beyond the first level course. It is designed for students who have already taken Digital Video and Film I and received instructor approval for the advanced level. In this course students will continue to build on the fundamental processes previously learned in beginning digital video and expand their editing, filming, and production techniques. Students enrolled in Digital Video and Film II write, film and produce numerous professional pieces for submission to various student film festivals and competitions. This course is open to students in grades 10 through 12 with instructor permission.

Digital Film and Video III and IV:

In this advanced course, students will receive advanced instruction in television and video production. Students enrolled in Digital Video and Film III will have the opportunity to brainstorm ideas, film and edit video segments, and meet deadlines in the creation of a weekly news magazine broadcast. In addition, these students will focus on the creation of an individual online website portfolio showcasing their digital media skills. Digital Video and Film III students take part in the annual spring 10- Day film festival, work for a client, and are also responsible for the creation of the senior video content that makes up the Senior Class DVD. Only students who exhibit superior abilities and work ethic will be eligible to enroll in this course and will be admitted by instructor appointment only. Open to students in grades 11 and 12.

Broadcast Journalism:

Broadcast Journalism will introduce students to all aspects of broadcast journalism, from live studio production to feature news reporting. The primary focus of this course is non-fiction storytelling. Students in Broadcast Journalism will learn the techniques of live studio production and apply this knowledge in the daily morning announcements broadcast. Students will research, write, interview, film and edit weekly news feature packages and apply their study of documentary filmmaking through participation in student film documentary competitions like CSPAN StudentCam and National History Day. In addition, focusing on digital literacy, Broadcast Journalism students will maintain a CWTV website, entitled “The Scout,” to create an on-line news media presence for their stories and special segments about our school. Open to students in grades 10 through 12.