Rockville HS ‐ English Department Broadcast Media POS (4 credits required) Students in the Broadcast Media program learn about career options in a field that is constantly evolving. In the television and radio studio, analog, tape‐based recording technology is being replaced by digital, computer‐based recording. International multimedia conglomerates have transformed the industry from a small number of local broadcasting outlets to a wide variety of audiences via hundreds of cable and satellite stations. The explosion of new programming and technology options has opened myriad career opportunities for students to pursue. These courses are career education electives The Program of Study (POS) provides students with a planned, sequential program that blends academic, technical, and workplace skills to prepare for college or a career. The POS contains a minimum of four courses and includes relevant courses and a capstone experience such as an internship or a college course. THIS PROGRAM OF STUDY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS GRADUATING IN 2018 AND BEYOND Group A Foundation courses that provide knowledge and skills needed for the Program of Study 1.0 Credit from group A Group B Courses that extend academic, technical and workplace skills in the Program of Study 2.0 Credits from Group B Group C Capstone courses or work‐based learning opportunities (e.g. internship, clinical experience, or a college course)
1.0 Credit from group C 5173/5174 Video Production A/B 5175/5176 Electronic Video Field Production A/B Broadcast Media: Television Prerequisite: 5310/5311 Guided Research A/B Program of Study 5173/5174 Video Production A/B Or Available 2016 – 2017 7813/7816 Internship A/B (Combined with 1150/1151 –
& Journalism 1 A/B ‐ Video Production 5177/5178 Available 2018 – 2019 A/B Broadcast Media Signature and Media Management and Production Elective Program ) A/B Broadcast Media Couse Description Students learn the techniques and knowledge needed to produce and manage school newspapers, yearbooks, and literary magazines. This course is highly recommended for students serving on the editorial staff of these publications. The course provides instruction in all aspects and phases of publications planning, including editing, layout, advertising, and budget. Editing, Gathering, and Reporting the News/Advanced News Writing and Paper/Video Production. This course introduces students to the fundamentals of journalism and of television. This course is 5173/5174 Video Production A/B 9 (ONLY) recommended for all students interested in working on school publications, TV production and TV technology and is required for those seeking editorial positions. Students develop skills in gathering and reporting news, editing, copy reading, and headlining. Students also consider issues such as the responsibilities of the press, libel and slander laws, problems of censorship, and the role of the news media in shaping public opinion. (Combined with 1150/1151 Journalism 1 A/B) This course introduces students to the fundamentals of television. Electronic Video Field Students learn production fundamentals, how television developed, and Production A/B television technology through studio hands‐on experience. Students 10 5175/5176 create their own productions using a school's video equipment. Field (ONLY) Prerequisite trips and guest lecturers provide initial career information. Course fees Video Production may apply. A/B For any other option please see Mr. Martin McCarrick, Resource Teacher (RT) for guidance and information.