Broadcast Technology II-VIII Syllabus

Locations
​Classroom/Computer Lab – 1313
TV Studio - 1343
Learning Lounge - 1337

Goal
In this INDEPENDENT course, you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills with broadcast technology, journalism and video production. I will structure the course requirements to meet with individual class preferences whenever possible. However, you must be interested in self-directed learning, personal initiative, and work towards creating excellent time management skills in order to succeed in this class. 

Course
You will work both individually and as a team to produce a variety of projects. Pre-Production work will be HEAVILY emphasized! Projects include: National video projects, Public Service Announcements, various Ladue School District projects, short film and feature stories for the monthly cable news magazine show “Ladue View,” HEC-TV productions, social media content, and the creation of a personal online digital portfolio website. You will also be asked to assist with live shoots in the VTC or other possible professional shoots, such as HEC Media, Eduate.Today, 

Google Classroom
ALL assignments will be posted in Google Classroom and turned into the appropriate assignment in Google Classroom.

Ladue View Broadcast Criterion
The BEST 15 minutes of student-produced content will be included during a designated show timeframe. It is possible to have multiple videos included in a show from the same student, and it’s also possible to have none of your work included in the show. AT MINIMUM, every video you produce will be published to your individual websites. Mr. Goble and class leaders will be responsible for selecting the best content for the semester shows.  Ladue View will air as content dictates.

Possible montly projects
1. One 60-90+ second video stor
 2. Two 15-30+ second videos social media videos for Ladue View on Instagram
4. Record a 3 to a 5-minute podcast about a relative topic to the Ladue audience
5. Social media campaign videos and marketing with a local company or organization
6. Other possible community/internship opportunities

Workflow
  1. Monthly projects = 4 weeks
  2. Deadlines every 2 weeks (some form of content must be submitted to Mr. Goble)
  • Produce "Ladue View" --> best 15 minutes of content each month or every other month
  • Manage LHS-TV & Films website
    • Weekly updates --> 3 to 5 student videos, website and blog of the week
  • Personal Weebly website
    • Monthly or Bi-Monthly updates
  • Social media
    • You must use one or more of these apps on a personal account, class created account, or Ladue View  accounts and post your work.
    • If you post on all 3 of these platforms you will earn extra credit.
      • Instagram
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
  • Audio
    • Podcasting
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LHS-TV & Films Website
At least two or three videos will be featured on a weekly basis on the LHS-TV & Films website. In addition, we will highlight at least one student blog page, one student video page, a weekly poll, and a photo of the week. It is the responsibility of ALL Broadcast Technology II students to supply content for these requirements.
Class Expectations  

1. What's Most Important?
Succeeding in this class is not difficult if you are able to do THESE KEY THINGS:
  • Be here....be on time....be prepared for class....be nice while you're here!
  • Since this is a laboratory class that gives access to expensive video equipment, you must assume a professional attitude and demeanor when you enter the Video Technology Center and when you are using the school’s equipment.
  • Broadcast students must keep a positive attitude, respect other people, the equipment and furnishings.
  • Listen carefully to other students, potential or actual subjects, teachers, etc.
  • Know and follow all school procedures and rules.
  • Use all equipment check out and check in procedures properly.
  • Use fieldwork time appropriately.
  • If you realize this class is just as important as your other classes and treat it as such, you will do very well.

2. What if I'm absent?
  • On the day you arrive back to class, YOU SHOULD:
    • Review Google Classroom school email to check for missed work.
    • ASK A TRUSTED CLASSMATE FOR NOTES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED.
    • MAKE SURE A PARENT HAS CALLED TO EXCUSE YOUR ABSENCE.
    • Remember, if you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to secure any notes, handouts, or assignments you  may have missed.  NO ONE WILL DO THIS FOR YOU.
  • Any work missed during an UNEXCUSED ABSENCE CANNOT be made up for credit.

3. What if I'm late to class?
  • Generally, the most important information of the hour comes at the very beginning, so be here on time.  If you are late to class, hand me your pass, sit down and catch up with the class WITH AS LITTLE INTERRUPTION AS POSSIBLE.   Then, see me at the end of the hour to explain your reason for being late.

4. What about things like gum, hats and food?
  • In my class, wearing a hat is okay.  So is chewing gum.  When you are finished with your gum, we'll all appreciate it if you throw it away in a trashcan. However, NO hats are allowed when you are ON CAMERA.

5. Supplies needed:
  • Google Classroom
  • MacBook Air (charged)
  • A Smartphone with a camera is recommended 
  • A teamwork attitude

What you can expect of me
  • An atmosphere that is fun, yet conducive to everyone's learning
  • Consideration of your individual learning needs
  • Respect for your opinions
  • Fairness
  • Lessons applicable to society and your future success

What is expected of you
  • Come to class and BE ON TIME
  • Be PREPARED for class EVERYDAY
  • Turn in and perform work that you have put effort into and are PROUD of
  • Respect the space and opinions of others
  • Participate appropriately in all class activities

Other EXTREMELY important notes:
Punctuality
Punctuality is very important.  Every three tardies equals an unexcused absence as well as a detention, WITH ME AFTER SCHOOL, as well as an INCOMPLETE citizenship grade. Administrative action will be taken for excessive tardiness.

Deadlines
Assignments will be given deadlines.  Assignments/Projects handed in late will be penalized 10 points per day. Your score will max out at 50% if your work is turned in after five days late of the deadline. 

In addition, if you miss a deadline, your video WILL NOT be considered for the most recent show the class produces. 

Finally, you WILL be able to revise ONE project of your choice for a higher grade ONE TIME. This revision must be done on your own time and will be due no later than our Final Exam period of the semester.

This classroom will be open-lab to come in and work several periods during the school day (this is if you have time and written consent from your regular classroom teacher).  The Video Technology Center rooms will also be open most days after school until 3:15 pm, or much later.  (Check with Mr. Goble and/or Mrs. Davidson ahead of time if you will be coming in after school).

The production equipment (cameras, microphones, computers, etc.) receive a pretty heavy workload throughout the year and can be expected to receive some standard wear and tear along the way.  However, please be mindful and respectful of the value of these professional tools.  We’re lucky to have the facility we’re afforded, so treat it accordingly.  When just one piece of equipment is damaged, the entire program suffers.

The following guidelines will occur as a consequence for mishandling equipment:
  • You leave ANY equipment out when you’re finished with it
  • You don’t RECHARGE camera batteries
  • You forget to sign out equipment completely or partially
  • You don’t return equipment from overnight use prior to 7:30 am the next school day
  • Anything else I deem inappropriate or misuse of your class time or equipment usage
  • Consequences you will receive for not following these guidelines;
    1. A warning
    2. A ZERO on the current assignment
    3. Three Strikes = A ZERO on the current assignment and you lose ALL equipment privileges for the remainder of the school year!
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Equipment Checkout
  • You must follow the proper protocol for checking out equipment or you will lose privileges.
  • Equipment that is returned late is subject to a $5 fine per day. In addition, you will not be able to purchase tickets to school events or be eligible to graduate until equipment is returned and fines are paid. 

Filming Privileges
The privilege of being able to film outside of the classroom is an opportunity you will all be given.  If I receive ANY negative feedback from other staff while you are out working on a class project, this privilege will immediately be taken away for the remainder of the semester.
  • Student handbook page 31: "No video or audio recording is permitted on school grounds except if permission is obtained from building educators, PRIOR to recording."
    • NO Live Video Streaming allowed without prior approval and permissions
  • Be respectful of others in the halls/classrooms
  • All school rules apply to you while you are working outside this room
  • Return to this room immediately after filming and before the bell rings, you are responsible for keeping track of time (I do not give late passes to class)
  • Absolutely no filming:
                1.  In bathrooms/locker rooms
                2.  Outside the building without permission
                3.  In empty classrooms/rooms without permission

Remember, when you leave this classroom with a video camera, you are representing the entire Broadcast Technology Department.

Seminar time
​I will be in Room 1313 during Seminar.
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Grades
Evaluation will cover class work, pre, actual, and post production activities, critiques, field work and teamwork, critical evaluations and reviews and class participation/attendance.