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Media Concepts I
Grade Levels 9-10
Credit: 1 full year
Recommended Prerequisite: None
This course is the entry-level course to prepare students for the media industry. Course content provides a broad-based exposure to audio, video, and journalism and broadcasting within the industry. Students are taught the fundamentals of remote wiring and studio wiring. Equipment mastered includes: Cameras (video and digital), switchers, mixers, video recorders, microphone, editing (linear and non-linear), and lighting.

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Electronic Media Productions II
Grade Level: 10-11
Credit: 1-Full Year
Recommended Prerequisite: Media Concepts
The first quarters will focus on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects. The student gains insight into such issues as concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology. Students operate Comcast Channel Nine, provided by the City of Brentwood, on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. Students are required to video programs for community viewing, sporting events, and special activities. This class operates as a professional television station. Advanced computer techniques are taught and used regarding television special effects. This is a hands-on operational class.

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Electronic Media Productions III
Grade Level: 10-11
Credit: 1-Full Year
Recommended Prerequisite: Electronic Media Prod. II
This course will focus on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects. The student gains insight into such issues as concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology. Students operate Comcast Channel Nine, provided by the City of Brentwood, on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. Students are required to video programs for community viewing, sporting events, and special activities. This class operates as a professional television station. Advanced computer techniques are taught and used regarding television special effects. This is a hands-on operational class.

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Electronic Media Management and Operations IV
Grade Level: 11-12
Credit: 1-Full Year
Recommended Prerequisite: Electronic Media Production III
This course focuses on simulated real-life electronic broadcasting media of newscasts, special events, and original programming. The student will gain valuable insight into both audio and video sides of the electronic media industry. Course content is composed of scripting, broadcasting, reporting, directing, editing, budgeting, producing, cameras, lights, sound, and set design. This course will explore the latest digital technology and applications, research, and future trends in the electronic media industry. Pre-production and post-production work is emphasized. Video and audio creativity is emphasized, regarding the creation of final television products. Directing techniques and computer effects are taught and used. The student makes class visits and explores career opportunities in the field and in universities.

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Electronic Media Co-op/Intern
Grade Level: 12
Credit: 1-Full Year
Recommended Prerequisite: Signatures of the teacher in the related Communication class
(Radio-Television Broadcasting) and the Work-Based Learning Coordinator This work-based learning is designed to benefit students by providing them with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge of Television Broadcasting through an on-the-job experience related to a Communication course in which they are enrolled. Students are scheduled also as interns within the school day. Employers, communication teachers, and the work-based learning coordinator work together to design a training plan that will help the student be successful. Students must work at least 10 hours per week and will earn at least minimum wage.


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Classes Offered Media Concepts I Grade Levels 9-10 Credit: 1 full year Recommended Prerequisite: None This course is the entry-level course to prepare students for the media industry. Course content provides a broad-based exposure to audio, video, and journalism and broadcasting within the industry. Students are taught the fundamentals of remote wiring and studio wiring. Equipment mastered includes: Cameras (video and digital), switchers, mixers, video recorders, microphone, editing (linear and non-linear), and lighting. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Media Productions II Grade Level: 10-11 Credit: 1-Full Year Recommended Prerequisite: Media Concepts The first quarters will focus on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects. The student gains insight into such issues as concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology. Students operate Comcast Channel Nine, provided by the City of Brentwood, on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. Students are required to video programs for community viewing, sporting events, and special activities. This class operates as a professional television station. Advanced computer techniques are taught and used regarding television special effects. This is a hands-on operational class. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Media Productions III Grade Level: 10-11 Credit: 1-Full Year Recommended Prerequisite: Electronic Media Prod. II This course will focus on electronic media production (EMP) technologies utilizing simulated and/or real-life projects. The student gains insight into such issues as concept creation, scripting, sound design, visual design, engineering, editing, budgeting, and producing, as well as exploring some of the latest advances in industry technology. Students operate Comcast Channel Nine, provided by the City of Brentwood, on a 24 hour/7 days a week basis. Students are required to video programs for community viewing, sporting events, and special activities. This class operates as a professional television station. Advanced computer techniques are taught and used regarding television special effects. This is a hands-on operational class. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Media Management and Operations IV Grade Level: 11-12 Credit: 1-Full Year Recommended Prerequisite: Electronic Media Production III This course focuses on simulated real-life electronic broadcasting media of newscasts, special events, and original programming. The student will gain valuable insight into both audio and video sides of the electronic media industry. Course content is composed of scripting, broadcasting, reporting, directing, editing, budgeting, producing, cameras, lights, sound, and set design. This course will explore the latest digital technology and applications, research, and future trends in the electronic media industry. Pre-production and post-production work is emphasized. Video and audio creativity is emphasized, regarding the creation of final television products. Directing techniques and computer effects are taught and used. The student makes class visits and explores career opportunities in the field and in universities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic Media Co-op/Intern Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1-Full Year Recommended Prerequisite: Signatures of the teacher in the related Communication class (Radio-Television Broadcasting) and the Work-Based Learning Coordinator This work-based learning is designed to benefit students by providing them with opportunities to gain skills and knowledge of Television Broadcasting through an on-the-job experience related to a Communication course in which they are enrolled. Students are scheduled also as interns within the school day. Employers, communication teachers, and the work-based learning coordinator work together to design a training plan that will help the student be successful. Students must work at least 10 hours per week and will earn at least minimum wage. Equipment iMac VTR DVC Pro 615 Switcher Canon XL2
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