Nashoba Valley Technical High School

NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

TV Media & Theatre Arts

978-692-4711 ext. 5114, 6138

Instructors: Emily Smith

Eric Stevenson

Textbooks:

·  Harris, P. (2012) Television Production and Broadcast Journalism. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox Publishing.

·  Keller, D. (2011) The Video Collection Revealed: Adobe Premiere, Pro, After Effects, Soundbooth, and Encore CS5. Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.

·  Kennedy, A. (2011) Editing with Avid Media Composer 5. Berkley, CA: Peachpit Press.

·  Tatano, R. (2012) Broadcast Journalism Street Smarts: the 2012 Survival Guide for Today’s Television Newsroom. Accio Books.

·  Weynand, D. (2012) Apple Pro Training Series: Final Cut Pro. Berkley, CA: Peachpit Press.

·  Zettl, H. (2003) Video Basics. Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

·  Zettl, H. (2008) Television Production Handbook. Boston, MA: Wadsworth Cengage Learning.

Program Description

The Television & Media Broadcasting/Theatre Arts Program offers a four-year program of studies designed for students interested in pursuing employment and post-secondary education in the fields of Television and Media Production. The competency-based curriculum will integrate academic and technical content emphasizing research, writing, storyboarding, troubleshooting and producing content for a multiple of media outlets. Hands-on activities will include the production of actual television cablecast material. Students will learn conceptualizing treatment and scriptwriting, basic and advanced video production, field and live studio production, and remote newsgathering.

Students completing this course of study will be able to seek employment as equipment technicians, videographers, ENG Operators, video editors, lighting & audio technicians, or pursue additional education in two and four-year college communications-related programs.

The Theatre Arts Program is designed for students interested in pursuing employment and post-secondary education in the field of the professional theater industry. Students will create stage sets and backdrops, design lighting and sound layouts, design and create costumes, and produce and direct performances. Scripts will be written and transformed into fully staged theatre productions.

The Theatre Arts Program will combine educational, artistic and cultural resources for its students enrolled in the program. The students will be offered a course of study designed to provide them with a comprehensive theater education curriculum to produce a diverse array of career opportunities available to them.

Grading

Term grades are averaged as follows:

}  20% Homework ( Reflections, Pre-Production Practices, Questions)

}  15% Quizzes (quizzes periodically during unit)

}  25% Tests

}  20% Participation (Good Day Nashoba/ This Week at Nashoba Broadcast, attendance, attention, answering questions, participating in class discussion)

}  20% Project

Final grades are averaged as follows:

}  Term 1 = 25%

}  Term 2 = 25%

}  Term 3 = 25%

}  Midyear Exam = 12%

}  Final Exam = 13%

o  Final exams in the technical program will be a practical assessment to determine student competency.

Safety Policy

Shop safety policies and regulations were established by the school Health and Safety Committee, and adhere to state and local laws.

There are at least 2 to 3 safety checks performed yearly by student members from the Safety Committee and overseen by the school safety officer. These students are inspecting for proper shop layout, cleanliness, approved and filled fire extinguishers, and overall safety. Shops will be inspected by the vocational coordinator several times a year, this is done on an informal basis and suggestions and questions are asked if a possible safety violation exists.

All 9th graders are introduced to the safety program as part of the exploratory rotation. Once students have chosen their technical program, the safety program is reviewed in their theory classes, and in the technical program as needed. Students are required to pass safety exams once training has been completed and prior to using tools or hazardous substances.

If a student receives a minor injury (cut or gash) in the technical program, the instructor is notified immediately and the student is brought to the nurse. In more severe cases the instructor is immediately notified and the nurse’s office is notified. At this time, instructions will be given as to what procedure is to be followed. The instructors will adhere to all safety procedures.

Instructors are trained through in-service days and after school classes. Monthly department and faculty meetings throughout the school year will provide necessary updates.

Safety information is gathered from the vendors that provide us with their products. On-line resources, such as MSDS sheets for all chemicals are available in the technical program at all times.

Safety checks are preformed on all tools used in the Auto Body shop. Most tools, which include basic hand and power and body hand tools, are checked on a daily basis and students are required to report any unsafe tool.

Safety Rules

·  Come to class with proper clothing/footwear requirements for the tasks at hand.

·  Run cables following neat and organized pathways, securing with tape, cable protectors or cable tracks.

·  Setup production equipment in an organized manner, minimizing potential injury risks.

·  Properly secure any ceiling or grid hanging equipment (such as lights, flags, scrims, cameras, support gear, or set pieces) with appropriate rigging equipment.

·  Use work gloves and protective eyewear when changing lamps or when handling lights and lighting equipment that can potentially reach high temperatures during operation.

·  Use care and caution when carrying and transporting all production equipment, and practice proper lifting and team-lifting techniques when transporting heavy items.

Attire

Students must following the dress code below to ensure the safety of all individuals in the technical program area.

Students are expected to dress for the appropriate work being completed in a particular day. If students are being shown on the air, they are expected to dress business casual for broadcasting. Students working behind the scenes may appear more casual. If students are working on lighting or set construction, jeans, closed-toe/non-skid footwear, and appropriate tops should be worn.

Extra Help

Teachers are available for extra help every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 2:30 – 3:30.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and promptness are essential for instruction and progress. During a trimester, a student with four (4) unexcused absences will fail all academic and technical courses for that trimester. Students may appeal failure through the Assistant Principal’s Office.

Make Up Work Policy

Students may make up any work that is missed in the technical program during a specific term. If a student wishes to make up an assignment due to a poor grade, he or she must notify the teacher prior to the close of the term, and work out a schedule for making up assignments.

Licenses, Certifications

The following certifications are available for students enrolled in the Automotive and Collision Repair program:

·  American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)

·  Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Safety 10 Hour Certification

·  Avid Media Composer Certified User Exam

·  Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) Exam/Adobe Premiere

·  Apple Final Cut Pro X Associate Level Exam

·  Apple Final Cut Pro X Certified Pro Level One Exam

·  Apple Motion 5 Certified Pro Level One Exam

Scope & Sequence, Syllabus

Grade 9 Course Outline

Grade 9
Week / Weekly Overview / Vocational Frameworks
1 / Safety and Tech Area Orientation / (Strand 1)
2 / Elements of Broadcasting / 2.B.04.01, 2.B.05.01, 2.B.05.04, 2.C.02.05, 2.F.04.01, 2.F.04.02, 2.F.04.03, 2.F.04.04, 2.F.04.05, 2.G.02.01, 2.G.01.02, 2.H.06.01, 2.H.06.03, 2.H.06.04
3 / Studio Equipment Overview / 2.A.01.02, 2.A.01.04, 2.A.03.02, 2.F.04.07, 2.F.05.03, 2.F.05.05, 2.G.03.03, 2.G.03.06, 2.H.02.02, 2.H.03, 2.H.04
4 / AVID Media Composer System Overview / 2.G.01.02, 2.G.01.04, 2.G.01.05, 2.I.01.01, 2.I.01.03, 2.I.01.06, 2.I.02.05
5 / Using AVID Media Composer / 2.I.03.01, 2.I.03.04, 2.I.03.05, 2.I.03.08
6 / Interviewing Techniques / 2.C.02.04, 2.E.04.04, 2.H.05.01, 2.H.05.02, 2.H.05.04
7 / Video Camera Operation / 2.B.01.02, 2.B.01.03, 2.C.02.03, 2.E.04.01, 2.F.01.01, 2.F.01.03, 2.F.05.02, 2.H.01.01, 2.H.01.02, 2.H.01.03, 2.H.01.04, 2.H.01.07
8 / Creating Projects for Target Audiences / 2.G.01.01, 2.G.01.03
9 / Final Exam & Review

Grade 10 Course Outline

Grade 10
Week / Weekly Overview / Vocational Frameworks
1 / Safety and Tech Area Review / (Strand 1)
2 / AVID Media Composer Media Management & User Preferences / 2.B.04.02, 2.B.04.03, 2.I.01.02, 2.I.01.04, 2.I.01.05, 2.I.02, 2.I.03.02, 2.I.03.03, 2.I.03.06, 2.I.03.07
3 / AVID Media Composer
Editing a Rough Cut / 2.B.04.04, 2.B.05.05, 2.I.04, 2.I.05.01, 2.I.05.02, 2.I.05.03, 2.I.05.06, 2.I.06.05
4 / Intro to Lighting / 2.A.01.01, 2.A.01.03, 2.A.03.01
5 / Lighting Design Principles / 2.B.02, 2.C.02.01
6 / Lighting for Specific Spaces / 2.F.03.01, 2.F.03.04
7 / Special Effects Lighting/ Advanced Lighting / 2.F.03.05, 2.G.03.04
8 / Principles of Sound / 2.C.02.02, 2.E.01, 2.E.04.09, 2.E.04.12
9 / Microphones / 2.E.02, 2.E.04.08
10 / Sound Recording / 2.E.03, 2.E.04.02, 2.E.04.03, 2.E.04.05, 2.E.04.06, 2.E.04.07, 2.E.04.10, 2.I.03.09
11 / Radio Production / 2.E.05
12 / Intro to Photography / 2.D.04.03, 2.F.02.01, 2.F.02.03
13 / Exposure in Photography / 2.D.02, 2.F.01.02, 2.F.02.02
14 / Types of Camera Lenses / 2.D.03, 2.F.02.04
15 / Principles of Design / 2.B.01.01, 2.D.01.01
16 / Principles of Composition / 2.B.01.04, 2.D.01.02, 2.D.01.04
17 / Using Design and Composition in Production / 2.B.01.06, 2.D.01.03
18 / Media Literacy in Broadcasting / 2.C.03.01, 2.C.03.02, 2.C.03.03, 2.C.03.04, 2.C.03.05, 2.C.03.06
19 / Media Literacy Regulations / 2.C.03.07, 2.C.03.08, 2.C.03.09, 2.C.03.10
20 / Final Exam & Review

Grade 11 Course Outline

Grade 11
Week / Weekly Overview / Vocational Frameworks
1 / Safety and Tech Area Review / (Strand 1)
2 / Broadcasting Standards / 2.A.01.05, 2.B.05.03, 2.C.01.03, 2.C.01.04, 2.F.05.04
3 / Intro to Adobe PhotoShop / 2.D.04.01, 2.D.04.02, 2.D.04.04, 2.D.04.05
4 / Creating Graphics using Adobe PhotoShop / 2.D.04.06, 2.H.04.02, 2.H.04.03, 2.H.04.04
5 / Creating Graphics using Apple Motion / 2.I.06.01, 2.I.06.06, 2.I.06.07, 2.I.07.07
6 / History of the Moving Image / 2.C.01.01, 2.C.01.02
7 / Principles of Animation / 2.H.01.08, 2.I.06.06
8 / Scenic Construction / 2.B.03.01
9 / Scenic Construction / 2.B.03.02
10 / Exporting Media / 2.I.07.01, 2.I.07.02, 2.I.07.03, 2.I.07.06
11 / Exporting Media for Use on the Internet / 2.I.07.04, 2.I.07.05
12 / Lighting in Cinema Production / 2.B.02.11, 2.B.02.12, 2.D.02.10, 2.F. 03.02, 2.F.03.03
13 / Sound in Cinema Production (Foley Sound) / 2.E.04.11, 2.E.04.12
14 / Cinematography / 2.D.01.04, 2.F.01.04, 2.F.02.04, 2.G.03.07, 2.H.01.05, 2.H.01.06, 2.H.01.08
15 / Intro to Screenwriting / 2.G.01.03, 2.G.01.06
16 / Developing a Screenplay / 2.G.01.07
17 / Developing a Shoot Schedule from a Script or Screenplay / 2.G.02.03, 2.G.02.04, 2.G.02.05, 2.H.06.02
18 / Filming from a Script or Screenplay / 2.B.04.05, 2.B.04.06, 2.G.02.10, 2.G.02.12, 2.G.03.02, 2.H.05.03, 2.H.06.05
19 / Film Critiquing / 2.B.01.05
20 / Final Exam & Review

Grade 12 Course Outline

Grade 12
Week / Weekly Overview / Vocational Frameworks
1 / Safety and Tech Area Review / (Strand 1)
2 / On-Location Safety Regulations / 2.A.02
3 / Planning an On-Location Shoot / 2.G.02.06, 2.G.02.07, 2.G.02.08, 2.G.02.11
4 / Shooting On-Location / 2.A.03.03, 2.F.03.02, 2.F.03.03, 2.G.03.06, 2.G.03.07
5 / Developing a Portfolio / (Strand 4)
6 / Studio Scenic Design / 2.G.03.01
7 / Field Scenic Design / 2.B.03.03, 2.B.03.04
8 / Executing Scenic Design in Production / 2.B.03.05, 2.G.02.09, 2.G.03.05
9 / Intro to Final Cut Pro X / 2.I.06.02, 2.I.06.03
10 / Editing with Final Cut Pro X / 2.I.05.04, 2.I.05.05, 2.I.05.08
11 / Editing from a Screenplay / 2.I.05.07
12 / Advanced Editing Effects with Final Cut Pro X and AVID Media Composer / 2.B.04.07, 2.B.04.08
13 / Color Correction using Adobe PhotoShop / 2.B.05.06
14 / Color Correction using AVID Media Composer / 2.I.06.04, 2.F.04.06
15 / Color Correction using Final Cut Pro X / 2.I.06.04, 2.F.04.06
16 / Developing a Demo Reel / (Strand 4)
17 / Senior Project Presentations
18 / Advanced Technical Standards / (any advanced standards we do not get to during the year)
19 / Senior Week

TV/Media & Technical Theatre Syllabus

Instructors: Mr. Eric Stevenson & Mrs. Emily Smith

Telephone: 978-692-4711 Extension 5114 (Mr. Stevenson), 6138 (Mrs. Smith)

E-mail:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Students in the TV/Media & Technical Theatre Program will learn various aspects of the television, media broadcasting, and theatre industries through several methods. Students will participate in a variety of activities including a daily live broadcast, editing skills, photography skills, studio and stage lighting skills, live and recorded audio skills, cinematography skills, construction skills, and several types of design skills.

Students are expected to make an attempt in all activities in both TV/Media and Technical Theatre.

LEARNING OUTCOMES / OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of the Program, students will be able to…

·  Safely use studio and stage equipment.

·  Understand and implement the concepts of composition.

·  Apply design elements to different mediums.

·  Work as part of a production team in different roles.

·  Understand all roles relating to a production.

·  Direct and edit short, individual projects.

·  Construct sets for different mediums.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Lecture Data Collection and Analysis

Discussion/Questioning Discussing

Laboratory Computer Applications

Problem Finding/Solving Independent Learning

Discovery Field Trips

Interviewing

Collaborative Learning Groups

Reflective Responses

Creating Visual Illustrations of Concepts

EVALUATION OR GRADING POLICY:

This course is competency based; grade will be based on the mastery of assigned tasks.

The course grade will be calculated on:

}  20% Homework

}  15% Quizzes

}  25% Tests

}  20% Participation

}  20% Project

Total 100%

COURSE CONTENT / TOPICAL OUTLINE

I.  Core Concepts

1. Safety
2. Elements of Design
3. Equipment Engineering
4. Transferable Skills
5. Direction/ Interviewing Techniques
6. Production Elements (pre-production, production, post-production)

II.  TV/Media

1. Composition
2. Editing Concepts
3. Studio & Field Shooting
4. Lighting & Audio Production
5. Elements of Photography

III.  Technical Theatre

1. Set Construction
2. Costume Construction
3. Stage Management
4. Lighting & Audio Production
   

Attendance and Participation