Welcome to RTV 2014-15
Student Broadcasting
Cold Lake High School
Mr. Jared Nichol
Students in block 1 will produce a daily newscast to be posted on http://Youtube.com/clhsroyals
Students will learn ENG techniques, editing, videography, set design, audio, reporting and anchoring. Students will specialize in certain areas of television broadcasting each term. ALL aspects of RTV News will be student run. Mr. Nichol will be there to set guidelines and give advice, but the work is all done by the students!
Course Goals:
- investigate possible career options in the broadcasting industry and make connections with experts in this field.
- demonstrate ability to control audio and video equipment and their various formats for production
- write scripts for packages, shows and in depth pieces
- operate several different types of cameras
- demonstrate confident operation of Final Cut editing system
- participate in the pre-production, production and post production of newscasts and magazines
- learn typography and the use of visuals/graphics for the news
NEW SCHOOL BELL TIMES
We will have only 67 minutes to get the news done. Time to get to work! We will talk about things that can be done ahead of time to be more efficient with our time. Early mornings will be required.
TEAM FORMAT
For 2014-15 Students will be assigned to two teams. This format worked well last year and will continue again. TEAM GOLD and TEAM BLACK will alternate days for completing the daily newscast.
NEWSCAST RUN DOWN
1. Team intro with audio (15-20 seconds)
2. 2 anchors
3. Weather
4. In House guest segment (twice a week)
5. Student News Packages
6. News and Announcements
7. Athlete/Student of the Week
8. Student Music Spotlight (2 each week)
9. Outro Graphics with Music
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
You will see no USB thumb sticks and no SD Cards in the class this year. Too many went missing last year and I've packed them away. By Monday, September 8, you will need to bring:
1. One class 6 or 8 SDHC memory card that is class at least 4GB in size. These can be purchased locally from Walmart or Staples for very little money. These usually cost around 10-30 dollars.
2. USB memory stick that is 4GB or larger. This is for exporting and submitting news packages and keeping a portfolio of their work. Cost is 10 dollars
3. A Coiled notebook for show notes, interview notes, logs, etc. Cost is around $2-5 dollars.
INDIVIDUAL WORK/STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
HOW ARE WE GOING TO BE EVALUATED?
Student Expectations
The RTV Newsroom is a demanding class that will require work inside and outside the school. Each day students are expected to:
- Demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviour (I have tired days too but be ready to work hard, and you will see the rewards)
- Be Responsible (Take ownership of your work and do it to the best of your ability, your team depends on it)
- Be Adaptable (things change so fast here, be prepared to scrap something and move on)
- Learn Continuously (what can I do to do a better job in the newsroom?)
- Work Safely (there is equipment than can harm you if you're not careful, and its VERY expensive!)
- Demonstrate teamwork skills (Don't let others down on your team)
- Participate in all projects and tasks (checking out is not an option, so what can Mr. Nichol or others do to help you get going?)
STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN A TASK LIST WITH EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENTS ATTACHED FOR EACH 4 WEEK PERIOD.
On this WIKI there will be all of the assignments that you will be expected to complete. For this year EACH student will be evaluated individually. News stories and packages will be done by each person, and not in teams as in previous years. Every 3 weeks, students will be responsible for
- 1 researched news story (to air and posted to Youtube) or editing assignment
- 2-3 sections of reading from Cyber College Broadcasting Curriculum.
- 1 Unit Quiz
- Participation in their Team's newscasts.
ALL TASKS IN THE MODULE MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER FOR MR. NICHOL TO ACCURATELY ASSESS EACH STUDENT'S WORK.
If tasks/assignments are incomplete the student will be responsible for finishing them before being evaluated.
EVALUATION
NEWS STORYS/VIDEO PROJECTS 50%
READING ASSIGNMENTS and QUIZZES 10%
STUDIO/COMMUNITY WORK 40%
EQUIPMENT SIGN OUT AND CARE
ALL equipment must be signed out through Mr. Nichol every time, no exceptions.
Any outstanding equipment will prevent a student from accessing new equipment.
Mr. Nichol may ask for collateral when signing out equipment.
VIDEO 15, 25a, 25B Course Goals
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Pre-planning Documentation for Video Production.
Students will understand and be able to demonstrate how to create the necessary documentation on paper to facilitate a video production
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Impact of Media on our Culture
Students will understand and be able explain the various ways media impacts on contemporary culture from both a historical and current perspective.
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Economic and Technical Realities of the Media Industry
Students will understand and be able to explain the economic and technical realities of various sectors of the media industry.
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Video Production
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the esthetic qualities of effective video production.
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Camera Awareness
Students will understand and be able to demonstrate a variety of skills that will enhance their performance in front of the camera.
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Writing for Video Production
Students will understand and be able to demonstrate the ability to create scripts for a variety of types of production.
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Critique and History
Students will understand and be able to demonstrate the ability to critique video productions and to discuss them in a context of the history of visual expression.
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Technologies within a Professional Multi-Cam Studio
Students will understand and be able to properly operate and maintain the equipment used in a Professional Multi-Cam Studio.
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Crewing the Professional Multi-Cam Studio
Students will understand the roles and responsibilities of the crew of a Multi- Cam Studio and will be able to take on and perform these roles.
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Professional Field Production Technologies (On Location Shooting)
Students will understand and be able to properly operate and maintain the equipment used in a professional field production.
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Crewing for a Field Production
Students will understand the roles and responsibilities of the crew of a professional field production.
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Post-productionProcess
Students will understand and be able to perform the various tasks involved in the Post-Production Process
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Production House Administration
Students will understand and be able to perform the various tasks involved in the administration of a production facility.
RTV TEAMS FOR SEMESTER 2
Executive Producer: Mr. Nichol
RTV Positions
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Producer
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Responsible for the production of RTV News
each day. This includes the run-down, planning, setup, preparation of the studio, package creation, giving assignments to reporters. Camera assigning, making changes from previous shows, assigning anchors, setting deadlines, making contact with guests, developing intro for the news, setting graphic standards.
Producer will also manage all reporters and stories, assign deadlines, and do post-mortem meetings about the previous day's newscasts.
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Director/Tech Director |
Responsible for the setup of cameras, set, cuing anchors, countdowns, equipment checks, ensuring audio and video are working, lighting, communication. Works with Producer in planning and prep for each show. Arrange for an in house guest for EACH newscast. Work with "In House Anchor" to write a script and plan the segments each day. |
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Script Writer/prompter x 1
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The script writer/teleprompt operators must work each day with many different people. They not only write the script, they must help plan the show so that announcements and segments all go in an order that makes sense. Script writers must be strong and creative writers. |
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Reporters/Anchors |
Anchors are reporters first. They must produce at least 1 package per week. They are also assignable to school and community projects that come up. Anchors for the day must work with the Script Writer to write the show's script. Anchors must dress professionally (shirt and tie for gentlemen, nice sweater or collared shirt for ladies. |
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Sports |
Follow the seasons of each of our school teams for the semester. Sports anchors will also practice their craft by participating in and calling basketball games this winter. They will also create more in depth stories with player profiles and Royals Athlete of the Week. |
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Weather and Weather Graphics/Director |
Alternate weather anchoring each day. Weather will be done with a special director who will work to create graphics first thing in the morning or an on location spot in the news. |
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Camera Operators X 1 or 2 |
2 cameras reporters each day with a third for recording sports and weather. On location camera operator may been needed as well. Camera operators are also available at any time to film for anyone at RTV News. Ensure the audio and lighting are ready for each newscast. Ensure the wireless mics are levelled for the newscast. Setup the backdrop from the catwalk, set pieces, chairs and any other elements needed for the studio. Construction may be involved in partnership with the Industrial Arts classes. |
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SEMESTER OVERVIEW
FEBRUARY
- introduction to Broadcasting
- school survey
- learning camera operation
- shot types/intro creation
- studio setup
- writing for the news
- preparing for interviews/question development
- RTV news broadcast
- recording first interview
- curriculum readings and quizzes (2)
- complete 1st news story
- weekly assessment of news show for marks
- First news broadcast MONDAY, FEB
MARCH
- writing for video
- story pitch
- audio techniques
- interview techniques
- special guests on camera from school
- composing video
- curriculum readings and quizzes (2)
- complete 2nd news story that goes on RTV news
- weekly assessment of news show for marks
APRIL
- writing detailed scripts
- in depth story development
- Lighting for video
- theme weeks for RTV
- community guests invited to RTV
- editing video
- curriculum readings and quizzes (2)
- complete 3rd news story that goes on RTV news
- portfolio development
- weekly assessment of news show for marks
MAY
- Writing advanced scripts for VO
- in depth story development
- B-Roll and contextual video footage
- advanced video editing
- complete 4th news story for RTV
- curriculum readings and quiz (1)
- weekly assessment of news show for marks
JUNE
- student choice news project
- complete 5th news story for RTV
- portfolio work and submission
- weekly assessment of news show for marks
Helpful Links
CLHS Daily Announcements
CBC News Headlines
Cold Lake Local News
High School Broadcast Journalism
Student Television Network
Student Downloads
RTV Youtube Permission forms
Story Pitch Sheet
Story Ideas
The list below is just a starting point from "Teaching Broadcast Journalism and Video Production" bu Janna Bollinger and Doug Green. Please feel free to add your story ideas as well. When you do a story, put your initials and the date beside your entry.
- Possible Story Topics -
1. Feature package on a school club or organization.
2. Feature package on a teacher.
3. Feature package on a coach.
4. Feature package on a student.
6. Teen diets/Are you what you eat?
7. Senior wisdom that would they have done differently (as it pertains to school) if
they had known as a freshman, what they know now?
8. Things to do in you home town on a budget.
9. Things to do for fun and entertainment when you don't own a car (or drive).
10. Fire Dept/Police Dept. ride-alongs.
11. Tips for Teens
12. Orthodontia — Who's in? A fun piece on the joy (or not) of braces.
13. Feature pieces on the artists, dancers, actors & musicians at school (students and
teachers).
14. School Safety — what to do in an emergency (fire, natural disaster, lock-down,
bomb scare, etc).
15. Bullying
16. Unusual Jobs/ Dirty Jobs
17. A day in the life of a...
18. The high cost of grad.
19. How to land a great summer job.
20. Sports injuries.
21. Do parents give too much to their kids?
22. Coverage of all school sports/teams.
23. Community service opportunities.
24. How safe is your car? Could it pass a safety inspection?
25. Are you a safe driver or are you a "road hazard"?
26. Feature on learning to drive.
27. Does peer pressure control you?
28. Do you get enough sleep?
31. Germs — What's growing on your desk/keyboard?
32. Neighborhood hang-outs.
33. The all too common practice of buying clothes, wearing them and then returning
them
34. Eating disorders
35. Teens and gambling
36. Underage drinking/Alcohol abuse
37. The consequences of cheating
38. What should you expect from your teacher?
39. Internet Safety
49. What do teens spend their money on?
41. Your cell phone ring tone, what does it say about you?
42. Feature on local bands.
43. How are teachers using technology in your classroom?
44. How do teens get their news and info?
45. Excuses teens use — Why was your homework not turned in? Why were you late?
46. Why did you miss school?
47. Teens and credit cards/cash management
48. Students and stress/are you doing too much?
49. Teens and depression
50. Are you an internet addict?
51. Text messaging
52, Feature on a veteran in your community
53. Summer School
54. Weight training and teens
55. Spring Break travel plans
56. Dysfunctional relationships
57. YouTube and how it empowers
58. Social Networking
59. Do students understand the first amendment?
60. Plagiarism
61. Students around the world — similarities, differences and bias. Exchange students
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