Elizabethtown Area School District Television Production
Course Number: 771A Length of Course: 1 semester – 18 weeks Grade Level: 10-12 Elective Total Clock Hours: 120 hours Length of Period: 80 minutes Date Written: July 16, 2008 Periods per Week/Cycle: 5 periods / week Written By: Kevin Hufnagl Credits (if app): 1.0 Weighting: 1.0
PathCourse Prerequisite: Video Production
Course Description: This course is a continuation of the skills covered in Video Production, which will be used to create and produce high-level digital media packages that focus on good television journalism skills and practices. Course topics will include green screen technologies, lighting techniques, advanced editing and an exploration of individual television studio production roles: director, anchor, lighting engineer, sound engineer, video coordinator, teleprompter, and camera operator. A portion of the class time will be spent producing various news/promotional segments that will be incorporated in the school morning announcements. Additionally, students will work in news teams, rotating through the various production roles providing them with experience in all aspects of television production. Students will leave this class with a greater understanding of the influence and ethical responsibility of public media.
Television Production 1 I. Overall Course/Grade Level Standards Students will KNOW and be able TO DO the following as a result of taking this course.
A) Identify the various individual responsibilities in a television studio.
B) Generate the morning announcement program daily and autonomously.
C) Develop communication and teamwork skills in the studio and during project collaborations.
D) Gather information needed through interviews and research.
E) Work with clients in order to fully communicate and develop their ideas into video segments for the morning announcements.
F) Conduct on-camera interviews both formally and informally.
G) Conduct all journalistic assignments while adhering to the multimedia code of ethics.
H) Define the basic physical characteristics and behavior of light.
I) Control light instruments and adapt the environment to produce proper lighting characteristics.
J) Define the basic characteristics and behavior of sound.
K) Utilize sound equipment and microphone effectively to increase quality and production value of assignments.
L) Edit video segments with high quality production value.
M) Identify the vocabulary and terminology of lighting, sound, graphics, and advanced video concepts.
N) Implement graphics into project and announcements that add to overall effectiveness of communication.
O) Identify the characteristics of what make a high quality graphic for television media.
P) Determine between ethical and non-ethical journalistic practices.
Television Production 2 II. Content Major Areas of Study List all units of study below: Unit Estimated Materials Time 1. Exploring Broadcast Journalism 15 hrs. 20 Questions Interview Exercise, How to Conduct an Interview handout, Project: Partner Introduction Exploring Broadcast Journalism Activity, Introduction to Television Production multimedia presentation and handout, Studio responsibilities and jobs, Code of Ethics in Media. 2. Ethics in Media 20 hrs. Ethics in Media multimedia presentation and study guide, Levels of Project: Informational News Story Moral Development handout, Tabloid Sleaze article, News Hoax case study, Ethics in Media essay response. 3. Television Graphics 25 hrs. Announcement Graphics project and rubric, Principles of Design multimedia Project: Morning Announcement presentation and study guide, Aspect Graphics Ratio study guide and presentation, Television Resolution study guide and presentation, The Golden Ratio in Composition/Rule of Thirds presentation and study guide, TV Graphics Vocabulary, Graphics Quiz, podcast demonstrations. 4. Characteristics of Sound and 25 hrs. Characteristics of Sound and Equipment Equipment multimedia presentation and handout, Rules for quality Audio Technique Project: On-Screen handout, keynote and podcast, Sound Interview/Report Vocabulary, Split Edits handout and podcast, Analog vs. Digital Audio keynote and study guide, podcast demonstrations, Characteristics of sound quiz. 5. Principles of Light 30 hrs. Principles of light multimedia presentation and study guide, Studio Project: Special Interest Segment Lighting Instruments handout, 3 Point Lighting handout, Lighting Vocabulary, podcast demonstrations, Green Screen Activity, White/Black Background Effects, Principles of Light Quiz, 3 Point Studio Lighting Written Quiz.
Television Production 3 Name of Course: Television Production
Name of Unit: Exploring Broadcast Journalism
Essential Question: What is broadcast journalism?
Aligned to Aligned to PA Unit Objectives/Key Question Priority Course Standard Standard 1. How is an interview conducted? E D, E, F, G, K, P 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 2. Where is the camera set up for an interview? E F 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 3. What are the various types of journalistic video E D, E, G 3.6.10B projects? 3.6.12B 4. What is the Journalistic Code of Ethics? E G, P 3.8.10A 3.8.12A 4. What are the roles and responsibilities in a E A, B, C 3.6.10B television studio? 3.6.12B
5. How do you keep an audience captivated? E A, B, C 3.8.10B 3.8.12B
Television Production 4 Name of Course: Television Production
Name of Unit: Ethics in Media
Essential Question: How do ethics influence journalistic decision-making?
Aligned to Aligned to PA Unit Objectives/Key Question Priority Course Standard Standard 1. Who decides what is ethical? E E, G, P 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 2. What is an invasion of privacy? E E, G, P 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 3. What are your access rights? E E, G, P 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 4. What are the levels of moral development? E E, G, P 3.8.10C 3.8.12C 5. Is the existence of tabloids a healthy sign? E E, G, P 3.8.10C 3.8.12C 6. What is the ethical role of news media? E E, G, P 3.8.10C 3.8.12C
Television Production 5 Name of Course: Television Production
Name of Unit: Television Graphics
Essential Question: What role do graphics play in video production and television broadcasting?
Aligned to Aligned to PA Unit Objectives/Key Question Priority Course Standard Standard 1. What are the principles of design? E M, N 9.1.12A
2. How does television aspect ratio affect a design? E M, N 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 3. How does television resolution affect a design? E M, N 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 4. What fonts are appropriate for television E M, N 3.6.10B graphics? 3.6.12B 5. What is keystoning? E M, N 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 4. What is the golden ratio? E M, N 9.1.12A
7. What is the Fibonacci sequence? E M, N 2.9.11I 5. What is the rule of thirds? E M, N 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 6. What is key framing? E M, N 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 7. What is the safe area? E M, N 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 8. What is rendering? E M, N 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 9. What is compositing? E M, N 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 10. What is interpolation? E M, N 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 11. How are television graphics created using E A, L, M, N, O 3.6.10B software? 3.6.12B
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Name of Course: Television Production
Name of Unit: Characteristics of Sound and Equipment
Essential Question: What role does sound play in video production and broadcasting?
Aligned to Aligned to PA Unit Objectives/Key Question Priority Course Standard Standard 1. What is sound? E J 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 2. What is frequency? E J 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 3. How is frequency measured? E J, M 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 6. What is the difference between high and low E J, M 3.4.10C frequency sounds? 3.4.12C
7. How does a microphone work? E J, K 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 3.1.10E 3.1.12E 8. What are the different types of microphones? E J, K, M 3.7.10A 3.7.12A 9. What are the pick up patterns of different types of E J, K, M 3.7.10A microphones? 3.7.12A
10. How do I capture high quality sound? E J, K 3.7.10A 3.7.12A 11. What are split edits and how do they increase E J, K, L, M 3.7.10D production value? 3.7.12D
12. What is the difference between digital and analog E J, M 3.4.10C sound? 3.4.12C 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 13. What is a Nat pop? E J, K, M 3.7.10D 3.7.12D 3.6.10B 3.6.12B
Television Production 7 Name of Course: Television Production
Name of Unit: Principles of Light
Essential Question: What role does light play in video production and broadcasting?
Aligned to Aligned to PA Unit Objectives/Key Question Priority Course Standard Standard 1. What is light? E H 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 2. How is light measured? E H 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 3. What is color temperature? H, M 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 3.1.10D 3.1.12D 4. What color are different light sources? E H, I 3.4.10C 3.4.12C 5. What is white balancing? E I, M 3.7.10A 3.7.12A 6. Why is color important? E H, I 3.7.10B 3.7.12B 7. What are the different lighting instruments in a E I, M 3.7.10A studio? 3.7.12A
8. What is the 3-light setup? E I, M 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 9. What is the difference between soft and hard E H, M 3.6.10B light? 3.6.12B
10. What is a bounce card? E I, M 3.7.10A 3.7.12A 11. What is green screening? E H, I 3.6.10B 3.6.12B 12. How do I create pure white and black E H, I backgrounds using light? 11. What is the basic lighting vocabulary? E M 3.6.10B 3.6.12B
Television Production 8 III. Course Assessments
Check types of assessments to be used in the teaching of the course and provide examples of each type.
Objective Tests/Quizzes Response Journals Constructed Responses Logs Essays Computer Simulations Reports Research Papers Projects Class Participation Portfolios Note Taking Presentations Daily Assignments Performance Tasks Writing Samples
Provide copies of common assessments that will be utilized for all students taking this course. Overall course/grade level standards will be measured by a common course assessment. Unit objectives will be measured on an ongoing basis as needed by the classroom teacher to assess learning and plan for instruction. List common assessments below and recommend date/time frame for administration (at least quarterly).
Name of Common Assessment When given? 1. Tests/Quizzes End of Each Unit
2. Projects/Rubrics During Each Unit
3. Final Project: Formal Interview End of Semester
Television Production 9 IV. Expected levels of achievement
Current grading scale PA Proficiency Levels Advanced 92-100 A Proficient 83-91 B Basic 74-82 C Below Basic 65-73 D 64-below F
The following scoring documents have been developed for this course:
Television Production 10
3 Light Setup
Directions
Write a paragraph explaining the process of setting up three-point studio lighting. Include the following:
1. Order and purpose of steps 2. Description of how each light should look (Shadows – Hard/Soft) 3. Intensity of each light (Brightest to Least Bright) 4. Angle and direction of each light
Remember to use complete sentences.
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Television Production 11 Special Interest Rubric
General Requirements
1 Minute maximum time limit ______/5 Approach to segment is professional and in good taste ______/5
Total ______/10
Pre-Production
Pitch Proposal is completed and signed ______/5 Detailed Approach ______/10 Chunking has at least three defined sections ______/10
Script Script is completed and of adequate length ______/10
Storyboards Minimum of 10 shots ______/10 Framed composition for each shot (WS,CS, MS, etc…) ______/3 Thumbnails for each shot ______/2 Starting and Stopping of Narration is defined in storyboards ______/5
Total ______/55
Production/Post-Production
Audio Music works with the content (compliments the video) ______/5 Audio volume levels are balanced throughout ______/5 Narration is clear, consistent and has a natural pace ______/5
Video Continuity of shots is fluid (no jump cuts) ______/3 Only appropriate camera movements were used ______/3 Shots appropriately framed (no extra space around subject) ______/3 Video images appropriately coincide with narration ______/3 Shots/filming methods are creative ______/3 Text is included where appropriate to reinforce important information ______/5
Total ______35
Project Total______/100
Television Production 12 News Story Rubric
General Requirements
2 Minute maximum time limit ______/2 Approach to story is professional and in good taste ______/3
Total ______/5
Pre-Production
Pitch Proposal is completed and signed ______/3 Well-written concept statement ______/3 Detailed approach ______/3 Chunking has at least three defined sections ______/6
Script Script is completed and of adequate length ______/10
Storyboards Minimum of 20 shots ______/10 Planned camera movement (pan, truck, etc…) ______/2 Framed composition for each shot (WS,CS, MS, etc…) ______/5 Thumbnails for each shot ______/5 Planned music (Volume, begin, end, etc…) ______/2 Starting and Stopping of Narration is defined in storyboards ______/5 Approximate length of each shot ______/3
Total ______/60
Production/Post-Production
Audio Music works with the content (compliments the video) ______/5 Audio volume levels are balanced throughout ______/5 Narration is clear, consistent and has a natural pace ______/5
Video Continuity of shots is fluid (no jump cuts) ______/3 Only appropriate camera movements were used ______/3 Shots appropriately framed (no extra space around subject) ______/3 Video images appropriately coincide with narration ______/3 Shots/filming methods are creative ______/3 Text is included where appropriate to reinforce important information ______/5
Total ______35 Project Total______/100 Television Production 13 Audio Quiz
1. A ______microphone picks up sound evenly in all directions.
A) Multi Functional C) Dynamic
B) Omni Directional D) Cardioid
2. Frequency is measured in ______.
A) Volts C) Amps
B) Waves E) Hertz
3. The ______is the part of the mike that converts sound into electricity.
A) Element C) Screen
B) Controller D) Transformer
4. When sound waves hit the eardrum in rapid succession, the brain interprets them as a(n) ______pitch.
A) Inaudible C) Low
B) High D) Loud
5. The rate of speed in which a molecular chain reaction occurs is called ______.
A) Frequency C) Sound
B) Bombardment D) Rapid Deflection
6. A ______microphone is rugged and durable and does not need a battery to operate.
A) Condenser C) Stick
B) “Shotgun” D) Dynamic
7. Picking up sound in only one direction, a ______microphone is great for interviews.
A) Parabolic C) Cardioid
B) Dynamic D) Omni Directional
8. ______consists of waves that travel through air when tiny air molecules slam into one another creating a chain reaction.
A) Sound C) Frequency
B) Noise D) Pitch
Television Production 14 9. Microphones that are very sensitive and require batteries to operate are called ______.
A) “Fishpole”(boom) C) Cardioid
B) Condenser D) Supercardioid
10. Sounds waves that occur in slow succession are interpreted as ______range sounds.
A) Dog C) Low
B) High D) Human
11. A ______microphone is very directional and tends to be long and narrow.
A) Dynamic C) Lavalier
B) Supercardioid D) Condenser
12. Usually attached to the lapel and connected to a power pack, a ______microphone can be configured wirelessly or hard-wired in a studio.
A) Lavalier C) Dynamic
B) Cardioid D) Handheld
True or False
13 ______The camera microphone works just fine for interviews as long as you talk loudly
14. ______The quality of sound is best when you talk across a microphone instead of directly into it.
15. ______Environmental/natural sound is not necessary when using recorded narration.
16. ______In a J-Cut the audio can be heard before the video is seen while an L-Cut you see it before you hear it.
Analog or Digital Write either (A) analog or (D) digital next to the corresponding phrase
17. ______Listener may hear faint pink/white noise in the background.
18. ______Uses samples to reproduce the waveform.
19. ______Can be easily stored without degradation.
20. ______Has the highest frequency range at consumer level.
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