Radio and Television/Standards
Content Standards edit
Domain – Safety edit
Students establish safety procedures for a hazard free work environment.
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Demonstrate general safety rules for equipment operation and lab use
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Perform safe practices when operating equipment
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Demonstrate proper equipment storage for safe transportation
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Use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations
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Display appropriate behaviors and actions in the classroom/lab environment
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Safely and properly handle equipment
Domain – Writing/Scripting edit
Students create scripts to demonstrate an understanding of the scripting process.
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Identify and describe stages of the scripting process
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Construct scripts using established formats
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Define terminology used in broadcast script writing
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produces technical writing that reports technical information and/or conveys ideas clearly, logically, and purposefully to a particular audience, the student
Domain – Equipment Operation edit
Students operate industry-standard equipment to create professional productions.
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Demonstrate steps necessary to set-up, turn on, and operate equipment according to instructor’s directions
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Demonstrate proper camera movement
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Determine proper cables for set-up and operation of production equipment
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Explain camera functions and how electrical signals are converted into images on a screen
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Demonstrate different editing methods, equipment, and techniques in the production of a story
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Demonstrate the use of a computer in broadcast/video production applications
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Demonstrate basic lighting techniques
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Demonstrate proper use of audio equipment to record quality audio track
Domain – Production Process edit
Students create audio and video projects to demonstrate an understanding of the production process.
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Apply concepts of stages of production
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Design audio projects incorporating professional audio principles
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Design video projects incorporating professional video principles
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Demonstrate mastery of aesthetics to include composition, coordination, balance, and color contrast
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Demonstrate proper use and operation of studio equipment and production techniques while working as part of a production team
Domain – On-Air Talent/Programming edit
Students apply and adapt on-air techniques to produce a quality program.
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Demonstrate proficiency in on-air performance
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Apply and adapt programming elements using audience analysis
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Students integrate concepts of programming
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Demonstrate practices of delivery or performance while on-air
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Recommend technically acceptable visual components for on-air talent
Domain – Promotion and Sales edit
Students integrate knowledge of promotion and sales to support effective marketing.
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Evaluate industry marketing processes to demonstrate promotional principles
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Demonstrate industry sales principles
Domain – History edit
Students analyze inventions and technical and social developments that led to the creation of radio and television in a broadcast environment.
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Explain the development of the radio/television industry
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Explain the development of digital communications and entertainment media
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Identify the impact of communication history on today’s media
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Explain the recent technological developments and the future of telecommunications
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Explain recent programming developments and the future of telecommunications
Domain – Ethics and Law edit
Students evaluate the role of ethical decision-making as it relates to the industry.
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Identify and evaluate ethical issues
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Differentiate between commercial media products that are in the public domain and those that are protected under copyright laws
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investigate and demonstrate ethical use of equipment and storytelling through their productions
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Demonstrate ability to function as a team member
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Students apply knowledge of communication law to produce and broadcast legally
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Identify and evaluate communication law issues
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Apply communication law to broadcasts and projects
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Understand the importance of copyright laws and fair use exceptions of media reproduction, modification, distribution, public performance, and public display
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Compare intellectual property with various legal rights to protect creative content
Domain – Career Opportunities and Employment Skills edit
Students apply and adapt career resources to enhance career opportunities.
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Analyze careers available in digital communications and the entertainment media
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Investigate career opportunities offered by a technical school or college in digital communications and the entertainment media
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Construct a professional resume
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Produce a professional portfolio that demonstrates abilities
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Students integrate use of terminology and understanding of organizational structure and interviewing principles to communicate clearly with other industry professionals
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Recognize and apply industry standard terminology
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Investigate the organizational structure of the industry
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Recognize and demonstrate preparation for and performance in professional interviews