TV-1 Syllabus (2008/2009)

Instructor:	George Wolf	Telephone:	(757) 898-0407
Fax #:	(757) 898-8235	E-Mail:	gwolf@ycsd.york.va.us

Fees: $10 activity fee -- REQUIRED

Skills USA club dues &/or contest entry fees – ADDITIONAL

Course Title:

Television Production I (8688)

Text(s):

Various Web sites and texts as references and sources

Course Description:

TV-1 provides students with a clear concept of basic television/video production. It is the first year course of a two-year program, although seniors may take it on a space available basis. On a block schedule, the class runs one full period a day, 5 days a week. It involves self-directed learning with expensive equipment. Students are from different grade levels and various schools.

Competencies:

Virginia DOE 2008/2009 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

1. Virginia’s CTE Course Requirements

2. Participating in the Student Organization

3. Practicing Safety on the Set

4. Writing for Electronic Media

5. Managing Pre-Production Activities

6. Practicing Talent Role

7. Operating Studio Equipment

8. Operating Control Room Equipment

9. Practicing the Director Role

10. Practice Lighting

11. Managing Audio

12. Managing Equipment

13. Using Signals, Data & Routing

14. Designing Graphics and Animation

15. Shooting Field/Location Video

16. Mastering Post-Production/Editing

Course Outline: (Quarters include continued use of previous activities and expanded instruction operating equipment already introduced. Order of instruction may vary from outline

First Quarter

Safety on the set

Overview of TV production jobs

Bill of rights / privacy / copyright

Studio camera

Lenses

Basic control room equipment operation

TV talent

1st quarter video project

Second Quarter

Preproduction planning

Writing TV scripts

Lighting

Directing

Graphics

Microphones and audio console

Switching/special effects/chroma key

2nd quarter project

Third Quarter

Managing equipment

Media criticism

New technology

Producing

Timing

Career planning

3rd quarter project

Fourth Quarter

TV ratings

Integrating field & studio video (possible)

Designing sets

Editing (possible only)

Final project

Course Requirements:

Students will conform to traditional behavior requirements and demonstrate self-motivation. They will make use of technology. Students must meet deadlines and will work individually as well as in teams. They may work on programs for TV-47 and YCSD.

Students will show maturity and professionalism in all video production work.

Attendance Policy:

To comply with Virginia State Law, students are expected to attend school every day and to be on time.

Evaluation: (A=92-100%, B=84-91%, C=75-83%, D=67-74%, F=66% & below)

Homework 10%

Assignments 20-50% {Percentage may vary by quarter}

Tests/Quizzes 20-30% {Percentage may vary by quarter}

Workplace/Classroom 20-50% {Percentage may vary by quarter}

Projects & Crew 20-50% {Percentage may vary by quarter}

ALL work must be turned in at stated “due date.” Grades penalties will be given for work turned in late.

Late non-video work grade penalty is 10%-per-day for each day past due date.

Late video work grade penalty is 20% for one day late, 40% for two days late, 50% for three days late, and a grade of zero if turned in more than 3 days past deadline.

(Revised 07/08)

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TV PRODUCTION-1

We have read and understand the syllabus of TV-1 including the requirements, activities, grading and general policies of the course. We also understand we must pay ten-dollar ($10) activity fee in order to take this course and that additional fees and/or dues may be assessed.

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VIDEO EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY FORM

My son/daughter or student for whom I am legally responsible, may use York County School Division video production equipment on and/or off-campus,. Such use will be for teacher-approved video assignments only.

Equipment used outside of the studio/classroom must be noted in writing by the teacher or video production assistant. They will inspect equipment before it leaves the studio and upon its return to ensure it is returned in the same condition as when it was checked out.

I agree to be financially responsible for the repair/replacement of the equipment if damaged while checked out by my son/daughter or student for whom I am legally responsible.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________

PARENT SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________

DATE SIGNED BY PARENT: _________________________

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