Television Broadcasting I

EXAM INFORMATION DESCRIPTION

Exam Number This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the television broadcasting 590 industry. This course includes instruction and hands-on Items assignments in the following areas: camera operation, audio systems, lighting systems, pre-production, studio operations, 44 control room operations, visual effects and graphics, and Points copyright laws.

56 EXAM BLUEPRINT Prerequisites

NONE STANDARD PERCENTAGE OF EXAM

Recommended Course 1. News Gathering 9% 2. Pre-Production 4% Length 3. Camera Operation 21% ONE SEMESTER 4. Audio Systems 9% 5. Lighting Systems 13% National Career Cluster 6. Post-Production 14% ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY, & 7. Broadcast Production Equipment 16% 8. Control Room and Studio Personnel 11% COMMUNICATIONS 9. Copyright Laws, Ethics, and Legal Issues 4% SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, 10. Professional Skills for the Workplace 0%

ENGINEERING, &

MATHEMATICS

Performance Standards

INCLUDED (OPTIONAL)

Certificate Available

YES

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STANDARD 1

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of news gathering.

Objective 1 Understand the difference between hard and soft news.

Objective 2 Understand and demonstrate effective interview techniques, including: 1. Street interview 2. Sit-down interview

Standard 1 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 2

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of pre-production.

Objective 1 Use effective communication skills when planning a production, including: 1. Purpose 2. Audience

Objective 2 Understand and demonstrate principles of effective storyboarding.

Objective 3 Understand pre-production meetings.

Objective 4 Understand and use a rundown for broadcast productions. 1. Blocks / timeline 2. Shot list (camera number, position, shot type) 3. Script

Objective 5 Understand studio preparation

Standard 2 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 3

Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the correct operation of the camera.

Objective 1 Identify the basic function of the main parts of a camera, including: 1. Image sensors 2. Lens www.youscience.com Television Broadcasting I 590.2021

3. Body 4. Viewfinder

Objective 2 Demonstrate understanding of basic camera operations, including: 1. Focus 2. White balance, both indoors and outdoors 3. Basic exposure involving the iris / aperture and shutter speed 4. Recording settings a. Format b. Current camera resolutions (720, 1080, 4K, etc.) c. Appropriate frame rates (fps) and their uses (24, 30, 60, etc.

Objective 3 Demonstrate proper use of camera supports, including: 1. Tripod 2. Monopod 3. Reducing camera shake when handheld

Objective 4 Identify and demonstrate effective shot composition (Framing), including: 1. Rule of thirds 2. The difference between nose room and lead room 3. Head room

Objective 5 Identify and demonstrate effective use of various shot types, including: 1. Wide or long (LS) 2. Medium (MS) 3. Close up (CU)

Objective 6 Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera angles, including: 1. High angle 2. Eye level 3. Low angle

Objective 7 Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera movements, including: 1. Pan 2. Truck 3. Tilt 4. Pedestal 5. Zoom 6. Dolly 7. Arc

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STANDARD 4

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of audio systems and how they are used.

Objective 1 Identify various types of microphones and filters and demonstrate appropriate use of each. 1. Microphone types a. Lavaliere b. Handheld mic c. Shotgun/Boom mic 2. Filters a. Pop b. Wind screen

Objective 2 Demonstrate effective editing of audio recording. 1. Identify and set appropriate audio levels for different audio types. a. Dialogue b. Sound effects c. Music d. Clipping 2. Understand and demonstrate effective use of ambient sound. 3. Understand and demonstrate effective monitoring of audio levels.

Standard 4 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 5

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of lighting systems and how they are used.

Objective 1 Demonstrate understanding of a three-point lighting system and its components. 1. Key (Spot) 2. Back or Halo (Spot) 3. Fill (Flood)

Objective 2 Identify and demonstrate effective use of lighting instruments, including: 1. Direct light 2. Diffused light

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Objective 3 Setup and use lighting appropriately for various situations, including: 1. Chroma key lighting

Standard 5 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 6

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of post-production.

Objective 1 Demonstrate appropriate file management. 1. Transferring 2. Organizing 3. Naming

Objective 2 Demonstrate effective editing workflows. 1. Preview media a. Trim 2. Rough cut a. Cut b. Transitions 3. Tighten sequence 4. Filters / Effects: a. Graphics b. Keyframe animation 5. Export

Objective 3 Understand and demonstrate effective use of various visual effects, including: 1. Chroma key

Objective 4 Understand and demonstrate effective use of graphics, including: 1. Lower thirds 2. Text and Font styles 3. Colors 4. Title safe area 5. Computer-generate design 6. Still images

Objective 5 Understand and demonstrate effective output of media. 1. Understand and use appropriate settings for desired output (ie: web, mobile, movie screen, TV, etc.) a. Codecs (h.264, ProRes, XAVC, etc.) www.youscience.com Television Broadcasting I 590.2021

b. Containers (.MP4, .MOV, etc.) c. Resolutions (720, 1080, 4K, etc.) d. Frame per second

Standard 6 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 7

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of broadcast production equipment and components.

Objective 1 Demonstrate basic use of a live production switcher and identify its components. 1. Preview Row 2. Program Row 3. Key Row 4. Mix / Effect (M/E) 5. Fader Bar

Objective 2 Demonstrate basic use of an audio mixer (soundboard). 1. Mic / line inputs 2. Mic / line faders 3. Gain 4. Pan 5. Master fader 6. VU Meter

Objective 3 Demonstrate proper use of a teleprompter.

Objective 4 Identify various cord / cable connectors. 1. SDI 2. HDMI 3. Mini (1/8”) jack – Stereo / Mono 4. ¼” jack – Stereo / Mono 5. USB 6. XL

Standard 7 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 8 www.youscience.com Television Broadcasting I 590.2021

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of control room and studio personnel

Objective 1 Understand various control room crew responsibilities. 1. Producer 2. Director 3. Technical director 4. Audio Technician 5. Video playback / Graphics 6. Teleprompter

Objective 2 Understand various studio crew responsibilities. 1. Floor director 2. Camera operator 3. Talent

Standard 8 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 9

Students will be able to understand and practice copyright laws, ethics, and legal issues as identified in United States Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Section 101.

Objective 1 Define copyright, public domain, fair use, creative commons, and ethics.

Objective 2 Practice ethics and rules governing photojournalism. 1. Fair use 2. Time limitations 3. Copying and distribution limitations

Standard 9 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

STANDARD 10

Students will understand the importance of career readiness skills as it relates to the workplace and outlined in the SkillsUSA Framework – Level 1.

Objective 1 Understand and demonstrate the attitude of cooperation. 1. Develop awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues. 2. Demonstrate effective communication with others. www.youscience.com Television Broadcasting I 590.2021

3. Apply team skills to a group project. 4. Identify and apply conflict resolution skills.

Objective 2 Understand and demonstrate the ability of being resourceful and innovative. 1. Discover self-motivation techniques and establish short-term goals. 2. Measure / Modify short-team goals. 3. Review a professional journal and develop a three- to five-minute presentation.

Objective 3 Plan for your future career. 1. Complete a self-assessment and identify individual learning styles. 2. Define future occupations. 3. Identify the components of an employee portfolio. 4. List proficiency in program competencies. 5. Complete a survey for employment opportunities. a. Create a job application. b. Assemble your employment portfolio. c. Employability skills: evaluate program comprehension.

Objective 4 Understand and demonstrate the ability to manage a project. 1. Apply team skills to a group project. 2. Observe and critique a meeting. 3. Demonstrate business meeting skills. 4. Explore supervisory and management roles in an organization. 5. Identify and apply conflict resolution skills. 6. Demonstrate evaluation skills. 7. Manage a project and evaluate others.

Standard 10 Performance Evaluation included below (Optional)

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Television Broadcasting I Performance assessments may be completed and evaluated at any time during the course. The following performance skills are to be used in connection with the associated standards and exam. To pass the performance standard the student must attain a performance standard average of 8 or higher on the rating scale. Students may be encouraged to repeat the objectives until they average 8 or higher.

Student’s Name: ______Class: ______

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS RATING SCALE

STANDARD 2 – Pre-Production Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of pre-production.

STANDARD 3 – Camera Operation Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the correct operation of the camera.

STANDARD 4 – Audio Systems Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of audio systems.

STANDARD 5 – Lighting Systems Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of lighting systems and how they are used.

STANDARD 6 – Post-Production Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of post-production, including graphics.

STANDARD 7 – Post-production Score: Understand and demonstrate knowledge of broadcast production equipment and components.

WORKPLACE SKILLS Score: Workplace skills should be practiced and improved on daily in the classroom to help students become efficient and reliable employees. www.youscience.com Television Broadcasting I 590.2021

o Communication o Problem Solving o Teamwork o Critical Thinking o Dependability o Accountability o Legal requirements / expectations

PERFORMANCE STANDARD AVERAGE SCORE:

Evaluator Name: ______Evaluator Title: ______Evaluator Signature: ______Date: ______

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