This document is provided to list some of the standards, competencies, objectives and outcomes Digital Classroom, Inc. curriculum meets when used in conjunction with the DCI TV/Studio Media Center.
There are three [3] sections:
TV Studio Positions with Specific Objectives and
SCANS [Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills] Competencies for TV Studio / Media Center The following is a list of the SCANS competencies met by the TV Studio / Media Center
RESOURCES
Allocates Time
Selects relevant, goal-related activities, ranks them in order of importance, allocates time to activities, and understands, prepares, and follows schedules. Allocates Material and Facility Resources
Acquires, stores, and distributes materials, supplies, parts, equipment, space, or final products in order to make the best use of them.
Allocates Human Resources
Assesses knowledge and skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performance, and provides feedback.
INFORMATION
Acquires and Evaluates Information
Identifies need for data, obtains it from existing sources or creates it, and evaluates its relevance and accuracy.
Organizes and Maintains Information
Organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashion.
Interprets and Communicates Information
Selects and analyzes information and communicates the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods.
Uses Computers to Process Information
Employs computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information.
INTERPERSONAL
Participates as a Member of a Team
Works cooperatively with others and contributes to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort.
Teaches others
Helps others learn.
Serves Clients/Customers
Works and Communicates with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations.
Exercises Leadership
Communicates thoughts, feelings, and ideas to justify a position, encourages, persuades, convinces, or otherwise motivates an individual or groups, including responsibly challenging existing procedures, policies, or authority.
Negotiates to Arrive at a Decision
Works toward an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving divergent interests.
Works with Cultural Diversity
Works well with men and women and with a variety of ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds.
SYSTEMS
Understands Systems
Knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them.
Monitors and Corrects Performance
Distinguishes trends, predicts impact of actions on system operations, diagnoses deviations in the function of a system/organization, and takes necessary action to correct performance.
TECHNOLOGY
Selects Technology
Judges which set of procedures, tools, or machines, including computers and their programs, will produce the desired results.
Applies Technology to Task
Understands the overall intent and the proper procedures for setting up and operating machines, including computers and their programming systems.
Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology
Prevents, identifies, or solves problems in machines, computers, and other technologies.
Digital Classroom, Inc. Competencies:
- Demonstrate how to list edit points onto a Time Code Sheet.
- Can use a Time Code Sheet to identify video segments that are to be edited onto the master video.
- Demonstrate how to use the camcorder to record video onto a video tape.
- Demonstrate how to use the camcorder as a playback VCR.
- Demonstrate how to use a microphone with the camcorder to record voices.
- Demonstrate how to use the auto focus and manual focus on the camcorder.
- Can create a video demonstrating proper continuity.
- Can record video on the camcorder demonstrating proper composition.
- Can verbally recite “The Rule” of continuity.
- Know the “Law of Thirds”.
- Understands the proper care of camcorder batteries to prolong battery life.
Can demonstrate the proper use and care of a tripod while shooting video.
- Can use the camcorder to record photographs onto video tape.
- Can create titles, effects, and transitions using the titlemaker.
- Can insert titles onto video tape.
- Can create a title and insert a superimposed title over a video background.
- Can demonstrate the use of WALLDO shots to add interest to their video projects.
- Can do simple sketches on a Storyboard Sheet to plan and provide a quick reference while videotaping.
- Evaluate the new technology and it integrates into video production.
- Evaluate the process videography.
- Name new career opportunities within the industry.
- Demonstrate use of appropriate terminology in all areas of videography.
- Develop good work habits and attitudes.
- Identify basic salary/wage ranges for careers in the video production industry.
- Be familiar with copyright regulations.
- Use and respond to terminology used in the industry of video production.
- Properly conduct an interview using relevant questions and resources.
Demonstrate ability to work with various class members in groups to accomplish production tasks. - Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, administration, club/activity sponsors and any other sources.
- Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with members of the local community.
- Demonstrate critiquing ability within various class members for a variety of projects.
- Operate equipment used with support materials smoothly and efficiently
- Rehearse presentation
- Speak clearly with appropriate volume, rate, and gestures while making and maintaining appropriate eye contact with the audience
- Stay within preset time restrictions
- Describe the type of work performed by television production crew
- State the entry-level requirements for television related occupations
- Identify sources of information on television occupations
- Describe occupational opportunities
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the this business
- Use effective problem solving processes skills
- Demonstrate broadcast writing skills
- Apply knowledge of a production schedule
- Check equipment for problems
- Identify and define roles of production crew and determine their needs
- Research a show topic and collect information
- Knowledge of various types of microphones, pick-up patterns, and techniques
- Plan studio set-up
- Handle fragile equipment in a secure and protected fashion
- Set up lights for a studio environment
- Connect intercom system
- Operate tripod, dolly, and pan-tilt head
- Operate a studio camera
- Operate a portable camera
- Operate an audio recording device
- Develop a video production script & storyboard
- Demonstrate knowledge of audio/video equipment including cameras, consoles, and monitors.
- Show knowledge of basic audio/video connectors and cables
- Apply knowledge of lighting requirements for a planned production.
- Perform duties of a producer/director
- Operate a video tape recorder
- Operate a character generator or title maker
- Perform in front of a camera/microphone
- Conduct an interview
- Perform a narration over a preexisting video
- Shoot/record a studio production script
- Demonstrate the operation of a character generator
- Shoot/record video out in the field
- Label and log videotapes
- Exhibit knowledge of basic functions and resources for editing audio and video productions
- Apply knowledge of reviewing footage for jumps and other errors
- Demonstrate preparation of an edit log
- Exhibit knowledge of capturing & editing footage using digital editing system
- Demonstrate an understanding of video file formats
- Edit digital video using non-linear techniques
- Importing images and audio into the video-editing project from other programs
- Optimize and save video in appropriate formats to be used in separate projects
- Use video in a multimedia project
- Convert interactive media video project to VideoCD
- Demonstrate the ability to copy a production to videotape, MiniDV, or DVD
- Demonstrate the operation of a production switcher
- Know script well enough to not use a written script
- Identify different characteristics of audiences and not adjustments to your presentation to the different audiences
- Use technical terms and concepts correctly
- Information is well organized in a logical sequence that makes the major points well understood by the audience
- Use media and visual aids appropriate to the understanding of the topic
- Demonstrate quality listening skills
- Develop quality speaking skills
- Demonstrate quality reading skills
- Work as part of a team
- Think critically to solve problems
- Identify, obtain and apply needed resources and information
- Conceptualize ideas and processes
- Generate effective industry and career research
- Adapt to new technology in the video production field
- Understands new technology-related vocabulary
- Use a computer to edit audio and video projects
- Complete a project independently of normal class time
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
- Be reliable in completing projects/tasks
- Demonstrate self-management skills
- Maintain an ongoing sketch book/notebook
- Render an illustration using perspective
- Develop, assemble and maintain a personal portfolio for presentation
- Produce thumbnail drawings of scenes in a video project
- Participate in brainstorming activity
- Create rough sketches
- Create story board for TV broadcast advertisement
- Create story board for TV broadcast advertisement
- Perform principals of video production to produce a video project
- Demonstrate camera preparation techniques
- Storyboard creative concept
- Plan footage using tie code
- Shoot video footage to storyboard concept
- Edit video footage using video editing software
- Use appropriate file formats to output final edited footage
- Create a DVD with chapters for final project
- Apply principles of video production while creating multimedia projects
- Create a storyboard for a video-editing project
- Demonstrate ability to capture digital video
- Build a DVD of your interactive media video
- Operate an audio mixer
- Operate a video switcher
Core Objectives and Outcomes for TV Studio and Media Center
The following is a list of the core objectives for the TV Studio and Media Center. These objectives and outcomes are generalized and cover the entire TV Studio and Media Center.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamics of a video production
- Adequately perform the duties of multiple positions in the TV Studio and Media Center
- Determine level of interest in pursuing a career in video production or broadcasting
- Show skills in working cooperatively with other students
- Participate in the planning phase of a video broadcast
- Demonstrate proper use of video production equipment
- Analyze strengths and weaknesses of a broadcast
TV Studio Positions with Specific Objectives and Outcomes
The following is a list of the positions available for the TV Studio/Media Center along with objectives and outcomes. The objectives and outcomes include those completed during Phase 4 of the TV Studio rotation in which the entire class comes together to produce studio projects.
DIRECTOR / TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Runs the entire broadcast operation by delivering instructions to the technical crew and anchors through the intercom system, controlling the switcher, and operating the bluescreen during the broadcast.
- works with the anchors and the graphics engineer to coordinate the broadcast
- must be familiar with the script prior to broadcast
- runs the switcher and bluescreen [chroma key]effects for the broadcast
- cues the anchors on which camera is being used for broadcasting
PRODUCER
Makes sure that all people and pieces are in place for the broadcast, all equipment is functioning, and that everyone understands their responsibilities
- in charge of all operations – answers to the CEO
- reviews the broadcast script and prepares the finished script for broadcasting
- distributes a copy of the script to the director, news anchors, sports anchor, weather anchor, teleprompter operator, and audio engineer
- follows every step of the process and monitors personnel during the production of the broadcast
- acts as an intermediary between the personnel and the CEO
- files and keeps an inventory of tapes and stories
- views all materials and works with the CEO (who has final veto power) to select the broadcasting material that will go on the air
- edits the broadcast with the director
AUDIO ENGINEER
Provides necessary audio and operates the sound board during the broadcast
- checks with the producer to acquire needed elements for the audio broadcast (music, sound effects, etc.)
- operates the sound board during the broadcast
GRAPHICS ENGINEER
Creates graphics for logos, titles, and transitions
- communicates with the reporters and anchors for suggestions on graphics for the stories and transitions between stories
- creates graphics for logos, transitions, story graphics, etc.
- creates titles
INTERCOM TECHNICIAN
Controls who hears the director’s instructions, makes sure the instructions are heard clearly, and makes sure that the wrong sounds are not picked up on the microphones.
- prepares the intercom for use (checks batteries, tests the intercom system)
- makes sure all personnel have appropriate intercom communications available
- troubleshoots any problems with intercom system during broadcast
- checks the condition of the intercom equipment upon completion of broadcast
CAMERA OPERATOR
Follows director’s instructions through the intercom and operates camera during broadcasts.
- checks video equipment prior to the broadcast
- operates the camera during the broadcast
- cues the anchors on which camera is being used for broadcasting
VCR OPERATOR
Cues and rolls tape on multiple edited news stories as they are introduced by the anchor
- prepares videos for playback
- follows director’s instructions and plays the correct video footage at the right time during broadcast
- anticipates and prepares for video playback
- rewinds tapes and prepares equipment for the next broadcast
TELEPROMPTER OPERATOR
Loads the teleprompter with pre-written scripts as news anchors talk on-camera
- receives the script from the producer
- types all of the script into the teleprompter
- operates the teleprompter during the broadcast
- works with the producer and anchors on the script
NEWS ANCHOR
Announces the news – produced and edited on pre-produced template – by reading script on the teleprompter and produces news stories for broadcast
- receives the edited stories from the producer
- views and becomes familiar with the selected edited stories for the news broadcast
- writes the script for bridges in the broadcast
- provides a copy of the script for the teleprompter operator
- prepares the hard copy of the broadcast script for the producer
- wears the appropriate clothing attire and properly grooms for the broadcast
- must possess communication skills
SPORTS ANCHOR
Gives scores and shows player interviews using video and background graphics
- locates sports related information, schedules, scores, etc.
- writes the script for bridges for the sports broadcast
- prepares the script for broadcast
- prepares the hard copy of the broadcast script for the director and producer
- wears appropriate clothing attire and properly grooms for the broadcast
- must possess communication skills
- works with the graphics engineer for graphics needed for the broadcast
WEATHER ANCHOR
Gives weather with the local forecast in the background and uses Web sites for forecasting
- locates weather related information, maps or graphics from the Internet
- records weather related information, maps or graphics from the Internet onto a VHS tape
- writes the script for bridges for the weather broadcast
- prepares the script for broadcast
- prepares the hard copy of the broadcast script for the director and the producer
- wears appropriate clothing attire and properly grooms for the broadcast
- must possess communication skills.
Outcomes
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The students are introduced to the Anchor position and shown what it takes to be a successful anchor. Skills introduced include, script reading, use of a teleprompter, and speaking on camera.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, practice reading the script from the teleprompter, and assisting in setting up the microphone systems.
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The students now apply their skills for the actual broadcast. The Anchors speak on camera, read from the teleprompter, and deliver the news to the broadcast audience.
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The students are introduced to the Assistant Audio Technician position and shown what it takes to be a successful Assistant Audio Technician. Skills introduced include, setting up microphone systems, performing sound checks, and operating an intercom system.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, setting up the wireless microphone system used by the anchors, setting up the intercom system used by the Director and studio team during the broadcast, and performing sounds checks on the audio input sources in the studio.
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The students now apply their skills towards the actual broadcast. Making sure the wireless microphone system works properly, as well as maintaining the intercom system are the duties of the Assistant Audio Technician during the broadcast.
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The students are introduced to the Audio Technician position and shown what it takes to be a successful Audio Technician. Skills introduced include, using an audio mixer, listening to the Director for proper cues, and playing several audio sources.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include checking the studio's audio sources for proper connections, and performing a sound check on the audio sources.
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The students now apply their skills towards the actual broadcast. The Audio Technician will perform the appropriate changes of the audio sources as the Director calls for them. Controlling the audio mixer and CD player are the main duties on this day for the Audio Technician.
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The students are introduced to the Camera Operator position and shown what it takes to be a successful Camera Operator. Skills introduced include, setting up various shots (Wide, Medium, and Close Up), and proper framing of the anchors.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include checking the camera's connections to the video mixer, and performing checks on the cameras to make sure that they are transmitting the proper signal to the video mixer.
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The students now apply their skills towards the actual broadcast. The Camera Operator will be setting up the various shots called out by the Director and filming the Anchors as they read from the teleprompters. Camera Operators will be able to quickly set up the shots so that the broadcast looks as professional as possible.
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The students are introduced to the Director position and shown what it takes to be a successful Director. Skills introduced include, creating a Director's Slideshow to help run the broadcast, using an intercom system to relay information to the members of the studio team, and the proper terms and phrases used during the actual broadcast.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Duties include, creating the Director's Slideshow for the broadcast, making sure each member of the studio team can hear through the intercom system, and conducting a Studio Check to make sure everyone in the broadcast team knows their responsibilities during the broadcast.
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The students now apply the skills learned in Days 1 and 2 towards the actual broadcast. The Director will use the Director's Slideshow created in Day 2 and give out directions for each cue in the broadcast.
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The students are introduced to the Producer position and shown what it takes to be a successful Producer. Skills introduced include, creating a Broadcast Script that will be used by the entire broadcast team, helping the Director create the Director's Slideshow, and learning the responsibilities of each position in the studio.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Duties include, creating the Broadcast Script, assisting the Director in finishing the Director's Slideshow, and answering any questions that might come from the other members of the broadcast team.
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The students now apply the skills learned in Days 1 and 2 towards the actual broadcast. The Producer will oversee the entire broadcast and correct any problems that might arise during the broadcast. Once the broadcast is over the Producer will conduct a Post-Broadcast meeting and Evaluation session.
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The students are introduced to the Storyboard/Script Supervisor position and shown what it takes to be a successful Storyboard/Script Supervisor. Skills introduced include, writing scripts for broadcast, and creating a storyboard using the computer.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, creating a storyboard, and creating the anchor's script for the broadcast.
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The students now apply the skills learned in the previous days to help the broadcast. The Storyboard/Script Supervisor will be involved in answering any questions from the Anchors involved in pronunciation of certain words, phrases, or names.
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The students are introduced to the Tech Director position and shown what it takes to be a successful Tech Director. Skills introduced include, connecting various video sources to the video mixer, and operating the video mixer.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, conducting a check of all the video inputs for proper connections, practicing cuts and transitions on the video mixer, and controlling the video mixer during a Studio Check.
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The students now apply the skills learned in the previous days towards the actual broadcast. The Tech Director will be involved in changing video sources throughout the broadcast to give it a professional image as it goes out to the broadcast community.
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The students are introduced to the Teleprompter Operator position and shown what it takes to be a successful Teleprompter Operator. Skills introduced include, operating the teleprompter software, loading a script onto the teleprompter's computer, and adjusting the teleprompter settings to the Anchors liking.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, entering the script into the teleprompter, and adjusting the teleprompter to the Anchor's liking.
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The students now apply the skills learned in the previous days towards the actual broadcast. In this day the Teleprompter Operator will be operating the teleprompter so that the Anchors have an easy time reading the script as they looking into the camera.
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The students are introduced to the Titler/CG Operator position and shown what it takes to be a successful Titler/CG Operator. Skills introduced include, creating a video title using a titler, and using an intercom system to communicate with the Director.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, creating the titles to be used in the broadcast, and participating in a Studio Check to make sure that everyone knows their duties in the upcoming broadcast.
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The students now apply the skills learned in Days 1 and 2 towards the actual broadcast. The Titler/CG Operator will be displaying the appropriate titles on the video as the Director calls for them.
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The students are introduced to the VCR Operator position and shown what it takes to be a successful VCR Operator. Skills introduced include, cueing up videos for use in a broadcast, and recording a broadcast.
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The students take the skills learned in Day 1 and apply those skills to help the broadcast team get ready for the broadcast. Activities include, testing the studio's audio and video inputs, cueing the tapes for the broadcast, locating a blank master tape to be used to record the actual broadcast.
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The students now apply the skills learned in the previous days towards the actual broadcast. The VCR Operator will be busy playing pre-recorded packages on the Director's command, and recording the broadcast on tape for easy duplication and distribution.