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K–12 Standards

Introduction to Television Production

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Explain the growth of communication, including telegraph, wireless, early radio and television, electronic and satellite news gathering technology, and Internet broadcasting.ITTV1

  • A

    Describing the development of networks, cable, and satellite television and their impact on broadcastingITTV1A

  • B

    Describing the impact television has on society and politicsITTV1B

  • C

    Assessing recent technological developments in television productionITTV1C

  • D

    Predicting the future of telecommunicationsITTV1D

Identify safety hazards associated with television productionITTV2

  • A

    Practicing precautions while using electrical equipment in television production ITTV2A

  • B

    Demonstrating care for television production gear and tapes in various weather situationsITTV2B

  • C

    Utilizing proper care for television lamps and bulbsITTV2C

  • D

    Identifying live television remote location safety proceduresITTV2D

  • E

    Organizing and manipulating digital files safely in television production ITTV2E

Demonstrate video camera setup, movement, and operation.ITTV3

  • 3

    Demonstrate video camera setup, movement, and operation.ITTV3

Utilize proper handling, care, and storage techniques of camera, tripod, and accessories.ITTV4

  • 4

    Utilize proper handling, care, and storage techniques of camera, tripod, and accessories.ITTV4

Critique audio quality for television production.ITTV5

  • A

    Recognizing audio production components, including microphones, natural sound, voice and audio track, sound-on-tape, sound bites, audio level, interruptible foldback (IFB), and earpieceITTV5A

  • B

    Using audio equipment correctlyITTV5B

Demonstrate studio and field lighting for television, including back, key, fill, and natural light, and three-point lighting and camera lighting functions. Examples: camera lighting functions—white-balance and black-balance, filtersITTV6

  • 6

    Demonstrate studio and field lighting for television, including back, key, fill, and natural light, and three-point lighting and camera lighting functions. Examples: camera lighting functions—white-balance and black-balance, filtersITTV6

Demonstrate appropriate on-camera performance, including clear speech, diction, eye contact, gestures, posture, and appearance.ITTV7

  • 7

    Demonstrate appropriate on-camera performance, including clear speech, diction, eye contact, gestures, posture, and appearance.ITTV7

Assess the quality of television interviews and sound bites, including length and content.ITTV8

  • A

    Utilizing standard television interview questions Examples: who, what, where, when, why, howITTV8A

  • B

    Describing pre-interviewing techniques for television Examples: brainstorming, researchingITTV8B

  • C

    Evaluating television interview footageITTV8C

Demonstrate effective television script writing format. Examples: news, audio and video, screenplay, storyboardITTV9

  • 9

    Demonstrate effective television script writing format. Examples: news, audio and video, screenplay, storyboardITTV9

Identifying television conversational writing style, including simple word usage, short sentence structure, “say it, see it” theory, present tense form, active and passive voice, and objective and subjective point of view.ITTV10

  • A

    Prioritizing information for television productionITTV10A

Use applicable editing techniques for television production, including transitions, in-and-out points, trimming, and video sequencing.ITTV11

  • A

    Defining basic terms associated with television editing Examples: edit-in-camera, assemble edit, insert edit, jump cuts, linear, nonlinear, flash frames, control trackITTV11A

Create a commercial using basic television production skills.ITTV12

  • A

    Utilizing basic television advertising terms and techniques, including purpose, process, and persuasive devices Examples: revenue, market research, target audience, ratings, humor, testimonial, bandwagonITTV12A

Create a public service announcement using basic television production skills.ITTV13

  • A

    Explaining the purpose of a television public service announcement Examples: informing, changing opinion, promoting a causeITTV13A

Create a news story using basic television production skills.ITTV14

  • A

    Recognizing common television news terms, including story types and career positionsITTV14A

  • B

    Determining format, fact selection, teases, and lead sentences in television prerecorded and live news story organizationITTV14A

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Alabama Course of Study Career and Technical Education

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