Southland College Prep H.S. District 162
Richton Park, Ill.2017-18
Broadcast Journalism / 703
Monday-FridayPeriods 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9
Credit1 Unit (1 year)
InstructorMr. Rice
E-address
Text & WorkbookHarris TV Production & Broadcast Journalism
Prerequisite
Exploring Computer Science (Grade 10)
Course Description & Objectives
Students will master the essentials of producing various content for programs and telecasts - ranging from camera operation, lighting, graphics, switching, audio mixing, directing, floor managing, reporting, field producing, writing, editing, and other editorial, engineering, production and post-production roles vital to the teamwork required for creating meaningful and compelling video content. SCP Television and Talon NewsNet will serve as electronic news gathering outletsutilizing student journalists to cover beats on campus and in the community.Content may be distributed through the school’s primarywebsite, dedicated multimedia portals, and local cable television outlets.
Homework & supplementary off-campus assignments
Students are encouraged to use after-school and off-campus time devoted to Electronic News Gathering from content sources or events that are not normally available during regular school days.Other homework assignments may include – but not be limited to - viewing and evaluating various multimedia productions and programs from broadcast, cable, satellite and Internet sources for evaluation or preparation.
Calendar & scheduling changes
Because of the fluid nature and demands of the Electronic News Gathering process, weekly course calendars may be altered with little or no notice.Adaptability to changing assignments and deadlines is a crucial component - not only of this course, but also in real world practices. Calendars may be posted in the classroom, or on-line at SchoolWires or Google Classroom.
Instruction Method
Students will primarily be instructed, guided, and graded on major projects related to recurring programming produced both on- and off-campus. Lectures, presentation through on-line and local sources, and interaction and participation in class will also be heavily balanced with practical/hands-on experiences.Instructional outcomes will include – but not be limited to – content relevant to ongoing promotion and support of academic courses, extracurricular activities, athletics and clubs, administrative departments and community events.
Grade & Assessment Opportunities (District Grade Scale)
100 – 93/A92 – 87/B86 – 78/C
77 – 70/D69–0/F
Grade Category Weightsfor mixed & various assignment types
10 %15 %55 %(Semester Exams = 20% each)
Extra or supplemental credit projects will be discussed and evaluated in an ongoing manner for their value and relevance to the curriculum & beyond.
Course Calendar
- Weekly logging, writing and editing of raw news, informational, feature and entertainment material into the form of packages, voiceovers, music pieces, natural sound pieces and B-roll.
- Coverage of scheduled or non-scheduled athletic events, club activities, administrative events or community events which may occur on- or off-campus.
- Supplementaryprojectsin which a student serves as his/her own producer, writer, talent, camera operator or editor for productions primarily occurring off-campus.
Students may also be graded throughout each semester on classroom performance in written examinations, as well asoral participation in lectures, discussions, and various multimedia presentations.
Students who are continuously or significantly preoccupied during regular 703 class sessions with tasks from other Southland courses without the permission of the 703 instructor will be monitored and warned of inefficient use of class time, and subject to appropriate class participation grades in the 10% or 15% category – usually in the range of 69 to 0. Likewise, students who are continuously or significantly engaged in no tasks for ANY Southland courses during regular 703 class sessions will also be subject to penalty grades.
Attendance
Instructor will consider the attendance standards as set forth in the Student & Parent Handbook when evaluating absences. Students are strongly encouraged to read this information. Student requests for deadline extensions due to absences will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the instructor. (Also see Electronic Mail & School Internet Portals.)
Classroom Rules & Policies
Personal phones, music players, or any personal, Portable Electronic Devicemay ONLY be used during class sessions with consent of the instructor. Usage of any PED without expressed instructor authorization can result in a 69-0 point range grade in the 10% or 15% category for each daily violation, as well as standard disciplinary procedures described in the S&P Handbook.
Student Conduct
Students are strongly encouraged to read the S&P Handbook regarding standards of student conduct and disciplinary action. Violations of any rules or regulations will be immediately reported to the appropriate Dean and other relevant administrative personnel, as well as parent or guardian.
Electronic Mail & School Internet Portals
Students who are absent from class for any amount of time are strongly encouraged to access SchoolWires, or Google Classroom for in-class or homework assignments, or other information normally announced and distributed in class. Absent students are responsible for contacting the instructor regarding make-up homework, make-up assessments, and any other course work not submitted on the due date because of absences. Make-up homework and make-up assessments will be considered by the instructor on a case-by-case basis. Students may - under assigned or approved circumstances – submit completed work to the instructor by the due date if they know ahead of time that they will be missing a class session AND have given best prior notice possible to the instructor.The majority of assignments and projects contained in digital files of various types must be uploaded to students’ District 162 Google Drive accounts – then shared/sent to the instructor in order to be evaluated and graded.
Failure to do so may result in point deductions, “F,” or “I” grades.
Students should always make a concerted effort to contact the instructor
in advance of pending deadlinesfor any potential deviations in assignment quality or submission times in order to avoid penalties.
Please sign the attached sheet and return to Mr. Rice by Friday, August 25, 2017, to confirm that you have received and read the 703 Course Syllabus.
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