Television Production

Television Production

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 1: Elements of Broadcasting (TC970)

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12; 5 credits

The main objective of Television Production 1 is to provide students with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of television production by running a daily news broadcast. By doing so, students will develop research and communication skills as well as technical production skills including: camera operation, lighting set-ups, audio engineering, computer graphics, and live production editing. These skills will create a base for all stages of television production. It is also the purpose of this course to identify students who are ready for a more advanced and specialized practice in the field of Television Production and to prepare those who plan to continue study on other levels. **Three college credits may be earned through the Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College Program.**

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 2: Video Production (TC971)

Grades 10, 11, 12; 5 credits

Prerequisite: Television Production 1

The main objective of Television Production 2 is to provide students with the opportunity to continue to examine and create television production projects in an historical and social context, as well as relating them to themselves and other art forms. By doing so, students will utilize the communication and production skills acquired in Television Production 1, as well as develop skills in all aspects of post-production editing to assist with critical thinking and self reflection, allowing students to expand their knowledge base and experience in all stages of television production. It is also the purpose of these courses to identify students who are ready for advanced, more specialized practice in the field of Television Production, and to prepare those who plan to continue study in this field in the Gifted and Talented program and on a post-secondary level. **Three college credits may be earned through the Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College Program.**

TELEVISION PRODUCTION 3: Advanced Video Production (TC973)

Grades 11, 12; 5 credits

Prerequisite: Television Production 2

The main objective of Television Production 3 is to provide students with the opportunity to continue to examine and create television production projects in an historical and social context, as well as provide them the opportunity to make connections to themselves, their prior knowledge, and other art forms. By doing so, students will utilize the communication and production skills acquired in Television Production 1 and 2, along with critical thinking and self reflection, to expand their knowledge base and experience in all stages of video production. It is also the purpose of these courses to identify students who are ready for advanced, more specialized practice in the field of Television Production, and to prepare those who plan to continue study in this field in the Gifted and Talented program and/or on a post-secondary level. Students will also develop and enhance interviewing techniques and script writing skills moving from studio production to fieldwork of broadcast journalism. Students enrolled in the third year of this approved CTE program are highly encouraged to co-enroll in TC999 CTESLE for on-the-job training. **Three college credits may be earned through the Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College Program.**