TV Production 1

Course Number: 11003000
For Grade(s): 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Meets Requirement(s): Elective
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course it to provide opportunities for students to develop skills in the history of television; basic video camera operation; postproduction skills in graphics, audio, and editing; scriptwriting and storyboarding; direction and production of video projects. Students in TV Production I produce the following: macro lens project, interview, documentary, and instructional video, public service announcement, and music video.

TV Production 2

Course Number: 11003100
For Grade(s): 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): TV Production 1
Meets Requirement(s): Elective
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to exhibit the ability to apply television skills in the planning, directing, and recording of television programs, demonstrate the ability to write script and dialogue for a television program, and demonstrate the ability to produce a television program. Television II students produce the following video projects: a classroom profile “From the Teacher’s Desk,” a music video, an interview project, and ENG news report, a studio television program, as well as 2-3 individual projects of the student’s choice. Also, members of the award-winning GTV news crew.

TV Production 3

Course Number: 11003200
For Grade(s): 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): TV Production 2
Meets Requirement(s): Elective
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to develop advanced skills in television production and to synthesize these skills in planning, directing, and producing television programs. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: synthesis of skills in writing, producing, directing, and editing television programs; and development of advanced set design.

TV Production 4

Course Number: 1100330
For Grade(s): 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): TV Production 3
Meets Requirement(s): Elective
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course, the same as TV II, is to gain independence in planning, writing, producing, supervisory, and performing in television productions. Laboratory activities are an integral part and should include hands-on experience of producing television programs. They should also include opportunities for students to explore creative and original endeavors in producing television programs.

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