Oxford High School

Courses in Technology Education

 #          Video & Television Production (9-12)        One Semester       .5 Credit

This is an introductory course in skills and techniques of operating television equipment and producing broadcast programs for viewing within and beyond Oxford High School.  Students with an interest in TV production will gain a working experience in various technical and artistic aspects of the television medium.  Through practical production experiences, students will acquire an understanding of TV as a communication, artistic, and vocational medium. 

1. Enduring Understandings (broad ideas, usually grounded in the discipline):

• Evaluate the effects of existing and emerging technologies on people and the environment over time;
• Recognize the scope of technology and evaluate the impact and influence technology has on society, culture and the environment – past, present and future;
• Develop and use strategies for adjusting to new technologies and changing interactions among science, technology and society;
• Develop cognitive and psychomotor problem-solving skills through applied research, design, production, operation and analysis of technological systems (informational, physical and biological);
• Safely and effectively use resources, processes, concepts and tools of technology;
• Create devices for solving problems, using creativity and concepts of design and technology; and
• Understand the influences of technology on consumer and career choices.

2. Course Specific Goals (aligned with Content Standards):

•  Demonstrate the skills and techniques of operating television equipment.

• Produce broadcast programs for viewing within and beyond OHS.

• Various computer applications will be employed to production to insure the achievement of quality programming.

• Express thoughts and ideas through formal writing.

• Utilize research tools and techniques to assess, evaluate and synthesize information in order to answer questions, solve problems, and/or defend positions.

• Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze problems and support conclusions using appropriate methods and technology.

• Utilize technology to research and communicate effectively.

• Demonstrate the ability to express themselves creatively.

• Responds critically to a variety of written sources.

• Demonstrates the ability to broaden their own intellectual interests.

3. Expected Performances (aligned with state Expected Performances)

• Employ video production and editing equipment to develop and produce various programs for the school and local communities.

• Explore concepts of multi-media design and presentation working both independently and in cooperative groups.

• Become aware of ethical standards of mass media and various career opportunities available in video and audio production.

Video and Television Production:  Scope and Sequence Calendar