Broadcasting

I, II, III, & IV

NOTE: Since Mr. Gorelick has certifications in both English and Theater, Broadcasting classes can count for either students' Fine Arts graduation requirement OR their 21st Century Skills graduation requirement.

Broadcasting is broken into three general parts:

Pre-Production

This begins with planning an effective schedule for the entire segment, whether that be a week-long project or a piece that takes a month or more to complete.
This includes learning how to write scripts and interview questions.
This includes learning how to plan segments and efficient films shoots.
This includes learning how to arrange interviews or film locations.
This also includes analysis of film and how different film-makers use film language (cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, actors, etc.) to tell both non-fiction and fiction stories.

Filming (Production)

This includes learning how to set up an effective shot in terms of camera placement, mise-en-scene, and lighting.
This includes learning how to work with film equipment, including camera, tripods, microphones, and lights.
This includes learning about conducting effective and efficient interviews as well as shooting B-Roll footage and recording ambient sound.
This includes learning how to record voice-over effectively.
This includes learning about working as "talent" on camera, such a performing the roles of News Reporter or actor.
This includes managing time effectively to meet deadlines set during Pre-Production and by the teacher.

Post-Production

This includes learning how to get the raw footage from the camera to the computer.
This includes learning how to use Adobe Premiere Pro to effectively edit raw footage into a linear story segment.
This includes learning how to mix sound effectively, including layering in Voice-Over and music.
This includes learning about how to give and take effective and meaningful feedback.
This includes managing time effectively to meet deadlines set during Pre-Production and by the teacher.

Each of these three units will be covered in Broadcasting I, II, & III though not necessarily in the order listed above. Students will work on small projects throughout the course that help them develop their skills in each of these areas. Broadcasting I & II are one semester (half-year), and Broadcasting III is full-year.

Broadcasting I is the intro course. It focuses on basic planning, filming, and editing skills, and in the past projects have included Club Promos, short PSAs, Highlight Montages, short films, and basic segments for the West Report.

Broadcasting II is the intermediate level of the program. It focuses on creating regular West Report Segments. Students are encouraged to find topics that interest them and create segments based on those.

Broadcasting III is the more advanced level of the program and requires students to complete both Broadcasting I & II before enrolling. It focuses on building and establishing short weekly segments and monthly mini-documentaries. (This course is new as of the 24-25 school year!)

Broadcasting IV is currently the most advanced Broadcasting class offered. Modelled on the Internship model, this class focuses on building and establishing relationships across the district short and weekly segments and monthly mini-documentaries. Students need to successfully complete Broadcasting I & II and either Broadcasting III or Film Making before enrolling in this course. (This course is new as of the 25-26 school year!)

Broadcasting_Courses_Cheat_Sheet.pdf

To the left is a cheat sheet of all courses that West offers in Broadcasting & Film including the order in which they must be taken. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Gorelick, and he will be happy to answer them.

The West Report

Students in Broadcasting II & III will be responsible for working the West Report, a regular news show produced for West Students and the West Community.

TRIVIA: Under the guidance & with the approval of the District Curriculum Office, the curriculum for Broadcasting III & IV courses were written by Mr. Gorelick (at West) and Mr. Gambino (at East).

West Youtube Channel

To the right is a link to the new West Youtube Channel where you can see videos by and about West Students, including the West Report.

West Youtube Channel

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