Haddam Killingworth H.S. Broadcast Journalism Syllabus
Instructors: Mr. Devlin & Mr. Lewis
Email: hktv@rsd17.org
Office Hours: Monday ÐFriday 12:20-12:45
Course Objectives
Students
will foster an understanding of cooperative learning so that students can
become contributing members for projects.
Students will
perform as writers, on-camera talent and studio/field video producers.
Students
will develop critical thinking skills as they research the content for their
news stories, visualize camera shots, write their scripts and search beyond the
classroom for resources to complete projects for broadcast on HKTV News.
Students
will learn methods of researching, reporting, note-taking and interviewing.
Students will
learn Analogue editing & basic Non Linear Editing on Final Cut Pro 4
Students will
write and produce a story for HKTV News Bi-monthly
Students will
develop leadership skills
Students will
become more literate consumers of media.
Students will
perform as Talent & crew for HKTV AM MIX
Fall Curriculum
1. What is News?
2. Journalistic Code of Ethics
3. Holding an editorial meeting
4. How A reporter gathers news
5. Methods of researching, reporting, note-taking and
interviewing
6. De-constructing a news story
7. Field Production
8. Set design & improvement (logo etc.)
9. Studio Production
10. Equipment Competencies
Camcorders
& Studio cameras
Audio(mixer-microphones-music)
Character
generator (Dubner)
Editing
Ð Non linear(final Cut Pro) and Liner Insert-A/B roll
Switcher
(chroma-key)
Teleprompter
11. On-camera Talent, News Anchor, weather and
sportscasting
12. Fox Student News
SEMESTER PROJECTS MAY
INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
Produce a story Bi-monthly for HKTV News
Taping of Winter &
Fall Sports for VSEN (2 tapings required)
Produce & Direct
weekly segments for AM MIX incorporating CNN News Source when possible. Ideas:
Weekend Things to do -movies to rent -film critic Ð Cyber Guy -Cougar Corner =
casual introduction to faculty/student from our school community. Sports -
class act and produce fun entertaining videos
Producers/Talent HKTV Annual HOLIDAY SHOW
YOU ARE IT!! THE KEY PLAYERS in the day to day operation of HKTV.
HKTV IS LIKE A WORK
STUDY - ENJOYÐ HAVE FUN & DAZZLE YOU AUDIENCE
Grades:
Grades will be obtained through four distinct forms of assessment. Each will play a role in the final calculations according to the chart below
Video Portfolios 50%
Video portfolios will be graded. Students will be rewarded for keeping accurate notes and records during the production process. Projects will be graded according to performance-based assessment scorecards. Record keeping is a very important part of job performance in the broadcasting industry.
Equipment/software Competencies 20%
Students will receive credit for demonstrating their ability to operate the equipment per training and written instructions handed out in class.
Participation/Work Ethic 30%
Includes all group projects, in class and field productions. Assessment will be accomplished through awarding points each week, based on teachers perception of the amount contribution to class discussion, independent work on class assignments, general work ethic, and team building activities with fellow classmates.
As most work is done in
class, attendance is extremely important, just as in the real world work
environment. Missed work must be made up in order to receive any credit.
Deduction will be made for late work.
Throughout the semester,
students will receive progress reports that incorporate the assessment forms.
IMPORTANT WEB PAGES TO REMEMBER:
http://newsource.cnn.com username: Haddam Password: fated