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K–12 Standards

TV Broadcasting 1 (2025)

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Students will be able to demonstrate the purpose of storytelling and news gathering.1

  • 1

    When planning a broadcast, identify the following and how they affect the planning process:1.1

    1. 1

      Purpose1.1.1

    2. 2

      Audience1.1.2

  • 2

    Explore Journalism ethics.1.2

    1. 1

      Free exchange of information1.2.1

    2. 2

      Responsibility for accuracy1.2.2

    3. 3

      Honest and fair1.2.3

    4. 4

      Serving the public1.2.4

    5. 5

      Accountable and transparent1.2.5

  • 3

    Understand and demonstrate how to determine what is a newsworthy story:1.3

    1. 1

      Impact1.3.1

    2. 2

      Proximity1.3.2

    3. 3

      Timeliness1.3.3

    4. 4

      Prominence1.3.4

    5. 5

      Conflict1.3.5

  • 4

    Understand how to tell a story using the following types of content:1.4

    1. 1

      On Air Anchors1.4.1

    2. 2

      Pre Recorded Segments / Package1.4.2

    3. 3

      Live Interviews1.4.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of pre-production meetings.2

  • 1

    Create and use a rundown to plan broadcasts.2.1

    1. 1

      Show Structure2.1.1

    2. 2

      Segments2.1.2

    3. 3

      Script2.1.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the correct operation of the camera.3

  • 1

    Identify the basic functions of the main parts of a camera, including:3.1

    1. 1

      Sensor3.1.1

    2. 2

      Lens3.1.2

    3. 3

      Body3.1.3

    4. 4

      Electronic Viewfinder or LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Screen3.1.4

  • 2

    Demonstrate understanding of basic camera operations, including:3.2

    1. 1

      Focus3.2.1

    2. 2

      White balance, both indoors and outdoors3.2.2

    3. 3

      Basic exposure involving the iris/aperture and shutter speed3.2.3

    4. 4

      Recording settings3.2.4

      1. 1

        Current camera resolutions (1080 HD, 4K, etc.)3.2.4.1

  • 3

    Demonstrate understanding of basic camera supports, including:3.3

    1. 1

      Tripod3.3.1

    2. 2

      Monopod3.3.2

  • 4

    Identify and demonstrate effective shot composition (framing).3.4

    1. 1

      Rule of thirds3.4.1

  • 5

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various shot (size) selections, including:3.5

    1. 1

      Wide (WS)3.5.1

    2. 2

      Medium (MS) 3.5.2

    3. 3

      Close-up (CU)3.5.3

    4. 4

      Extreme close-up (ECU)3.5.4

  • 6

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera movements, including:3.6

    1. 1

      Pan3.6.1

    2. 2

      Tilt3.6.2

    3. 3

      Zoom3.6.3

  • 7

    Identify and demonstrate effective use of various camera angles, including:3.7

    1. 1

      High angle3.7.1

    2. 2

      Eye level3.7.2

    3. 3

      Low angle3.7.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate procedures for recording and editing audio.4

  • 1

    Identify various types of microphones and demonstrate appropriate use of each.4.1

    1. 1

      Microphone types4.1.1

      1. 1

        Lavaliere4.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Handheld mic4.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Shotgun/Boom mic4.1.1.3

    2. 2

      Audio Connector4.1.2

      1. 1

        ⅛” Stereo and ⅛” Mono4.1.2.1

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective audio recording.4.2

    1. 1

      Understand and demonstrate effective control of natural sound.4.2.1

    2. 2

      Understand and demonstrate appropriate levels while recording4.2.2

      1. 1

        Clipping4.2.2.1

      2. 2

        Monitor in headphones4.2.2.2

  • 3

    Demonstrate effective audio editing.4.3

    1. 1

      Identify and set appropriate audio levels for different audio types:4.3.1

      1. 1

        Dialogue4.3.1.1

      2. 2

        Sound Effect4.3.1.2

      3. 3

        Music4.3.1.3

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of basic lighting principles.5

  • 1

    Demonstrate understanding of three-point lighting and its components:5.1

    1. 1

      Key light5.1.1

    2. 2

      Fill light5.1.2

    3. 3

      Back light5.1.3

  • 2

    Setup and use lighting appropriately for various situations, including: 5.2

    1. 1

      Natural vs. artificial light5.2.1

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of post-production.6

  • 1

    Demonstrate appropriate file management.6.1

    1. 1

      Transferring6.1.1

    2. 2

      Organizing6.1.2

    3. 3

      Naming6.1.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate effective editing workflows.6.2

    1. 1

      Preview media6.2.1

    2. 2

      Rough Edit6.2.2

    3. 3

      Final Cut6.2.3

    4. 4

      Export6.2.4

  • 3

    Demonstrate the use of graphics and effects in a broadcast.6.3

    1. 1

      Graphics/Title Design6.3.1

    2. 2

      Keyframe animation6.3.2

    3. 3

      Chroma key6.3.3

    4. 4

      Lower thirds6.3.4

    5. 5

      Title safe area6.3.5

    6. 6

      Still images6.3.6

  • 4

    Understand and demonstrate effective output of media.6.4

    1. 1

      Understand and use appropriate settings for desired output:6.4.1

      1. 1

        File Name & Location6.4.1.1

      2. 2

        Aspect Ratio (Horizontal or Vertical)6.4.1.2

      3. 3

        Resolutions (1080, 4K, etc.)6.4.1.3

      4. 4

        File Type (MP4, MOV, etc.)6.4.1.4

      5. 5

        File Size (H.264, ProRes, etc.)6.4.1.5

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of broadcast production equipment and components.7

  • 1

    Demonstrate basic use of a live production switcher and identify its components.7.1

    1. 1

      Preview Row7.1.1

    2. 2

      Program Row7.1.2

    3. 3

      Fader Bar7.1.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate basic use of an audio mixer (soundboard).7.2

    1. 1

       Inputs/Outputs7.2.1

    2. 2

      Faders7.2.2

    3. 3

      Master Fader7.2.3

  • 3

    Demonstrate proper use of a teleprompter.7.3

  • 4

    Identify various cord / cable connectors7.4

    1. 1

      SDI (Serial Digital Interface)7.4.1

    2. 2

      HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)7.4.2

    3. 3

      1/8” Stereo / Mono7.4.3

    4. 4

      XLR (External Line Return)7.4.4

Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the control room and studio crew.8

  • 1

    Understand various control room crew responsibilities.8.1

    1. 1

      Producer8.1.1

    2. 2

      Director8.1.2

    3. 3

      Technical Director8.1.3

    4. 4

      Audio Technician8.1.4

    5. 5

      Video playback/Graphics8.1.5

    6. 6

      Teleprompter Operator8.1.6

  • 2

    Understand various studio crew responsibilities.8.2

    1. 1

      Floor Director8.2.1

    2. 2

      Camera Operator8.2.2

    3. 3

      Talent8.2.3

Students will be able to understand and practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues as identified in United States Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Section 101.9

  • 1

    Define and demonstrate copyright, licensing, and creative commons.9.1

Students will understand and demonstrate the importance of career readiness and professionalism skills related to the workplace.10

  • 1

    Explore career options related to course content.10.1

  • 2

    Explore and participate in cocurricular activities related to course content.10.2

    1. 1

      Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s)10.2.1

      1. 1

        SkillsUSA10.2.1.1

      2. 2

        Technology Student Association10.2.1.2

    2. 2

      Other State and National Organizations10.2.2

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?
TV Broadcasting 1 Strands and Standards

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