Intro to TV Media Production
Grades 9 - 12
This course will provide students with an introduction to the skills and practices of remote and in-studio video production. Students learn to use industry terminology and experience both the creative and technical aspects of video production. Working on both sides of the camera, students will learn skills associated with the three basic stages of project creation: pre-production, production, and postproduction. These skills include: scriptwriting, camera setup and filming techniques, video editing, and in-studio operations. Throughout the year, students will create a variety of video projects including an in studio show. This class will be held in the new state-of- the-art TV production studio and iMac computer lab. The programs that are produced will used by the school and the community. Students that elect to take this class must understand that there is a commitment to participate in taping and covering a wide array of events after school hours.
TV Media Production
Grades 10 - 12
This course will provide students with the opportunity to continue to develop and refine the skills necessary for TV production. They will learn advanced filming and editing skills and explore the world of news and documentary. Students will learn how to create a newscast from start to finish, from research and scriptwriting, to filming segments, and recording the in-studio show. Students will learn to direct, produce, operate in-studio equipment, and perform as on-air talent. Students will produce programs that will be used by the school and the community as well. This class will be held in the TV production studio and iMac computer lab.
Advanced TV Media Production
Grades 11-12
Advanced TV Media Production is a production course that draws on the skills of all previous production courses. Students are provided with the opportunity to produce professional quality work and refine and enhance their production skills.