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K–12 Standards

Fundamentals of Television: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Fundamentals of Television: An Overview

  • 1.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use industry terms appropriately in context1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Discuss ethical approaches in television

    1. 1.

      Analyze codes of ethics of national and international media associations1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify the governing body of television broadcasting in the U.S.

    1. 1.

      Discuss the role and purpose of the FCC1.3.1

Pre-Production

  • 2.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use industry terms appropriately in context2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Identify organizational skills necessary for pre-production

    1. 1.

      Apply proper brainstorming techniques2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Apply proper research techniques2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Prepare a storyboard2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Prepare a script2.2.4

Production

  • 3.1

    Define production terms

    1. 1.

      Use industry terms appropriately in context3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Understand the different types of production

    1. 1.

      Describe a field production3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify roles and responsibilities of field production personnel3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Describe a studio production3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Identify roles and responsibilities of studio production personnel3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Demonstrate basic camera setup and operation

    1. 1.

      Perform white balance function in appropriate settings3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Apply appropriate focusing techniques3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Apply appropriate iris control3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate appropriate audio control usage3.3.4

    5. 5.

      Demonstrate appropriate use of tripod3.3.5

  • 3.4

    Discuss proper camera framing techniques

    1. 1.

      Apply basic camera shots (wide, medium, tight, etc.)3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Apply the rule of thirds3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Apply proper spacing in camera shots (head room, nose room, etc.)3.4.3

    4. 4.

      Identify the different types of camera movement (pan, zoom, etc.)3.4.4

  • 3.5

    Discuss proper camera composition techniques

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate basic composition rules3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Explain proper audio techniques

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper use of microphones3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Identify pick up patterns3.6.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the proper use of natural sound3.6.3

  • 3.7

    Explain proper lighting

    1. 1.

      Identify different types of lights (flood, spot, keys, back lights, etc.)3.7.1

    2. 2.

      Identify different types of lighting equipment3.7.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate the proper use of artificial lighting3.7.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate the proper use of natural lighting3.7.4

Post Production

  • 4.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Use industry terms appropriately in context4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain proper editing techniques

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper use of an editing system4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Acquire and log raw footage4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Compile and arrange selected footage4.2.3

    4. 4.

      Add additional audio to selected footage4.2.4

    5. 5.

      Add additional video elements to selected footage4.2.5

  • 4.3

    Discuss proper distribution of final product

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the proper technique of exporting the final product4.3.1

Workplace Skills Development

  • 5.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Spell, define and pronounce terminology correctly5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Identify interpersonal skills essential to workplace success

    1. 1.

      Discuss how timeliness and attendance relate to workplace success5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate timeliness and regular attendance5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate appropriate dress and cleanliness5.2.3

    4. 4.

      Demonstrate workplace cleanliness5.2.4

    5. 5.

      Discuss appropriate work ethics5.2.5

    6. 6.

      Discuss communication, leadership, and teamwork skills essential to workplace success5.2.6

    7. 7.

      Demonstrate effective basic oral communication5.2.7

    8. 8.

      Demonstrate effective basic written communication5.2.8

    9. 9.

      Demonstrate the ability to make basic decisions regarding production responsibility5.2.9

    10. 10.

      Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a part of a team5.2.10

  • 5.3

    Identify basic resources commonly used in the television industry

    1. 1.

      Use brainstorming techniques to identify resources used in the production and delivery of a particular product5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss how individual resources affect the production and delivery of a particular product5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss how timeliness of resource acquisition affects the production and delivery of a particular product5.3.3

  • 5.4

    Explore career opportunities in the television industry

    1. 1.

      Use brainstorming techniques to identify careers associated with the television industry5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) needed to be successful in at least three careers in the television industry5.4.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss the expected growth and potential income of at least three careers in the television industry5.4.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss the process of establishing short and long-term career goals5.4.4

    5. 5.

      Discuss a career path related to the television industry5.4.5

  • 5.5

    Identify workplace technology

    1. 1.

      Discuss the effect of advancing technology on the television industry5.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Fundamentals of Television

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