Teaching TV Production in a Digital World

ROBERT F. KENNY, Ph.D., heads the Media, Technology, and Engineering Department at Olympia High School, Orlando, Florida.

• Introduction: About this Coursebook Class Administration Developing a Literacy for Television and the Media Equipment Basics Writing for a Visual Medium Developing an Acuity for a Visual Medium The Birth of Radio and Television: A Condensed History of Broadcasting The Production Process Appendix A: List of Terms and Corresponding Lessons Appendix B: Daily Activity Sheet Appendix C: Equipment Competency Checklist Appendix D: Eng/Segment Footage Log Appendix E: Interview Worksheet Appendix F: Project and Activity Planning Sheet Appendix G: Segment Checklist/Scorecard Appendix H: Portfolio Assessment Scorecards Appendix I: Storyboard Worksheet Appendix J: Mediated Resources Used in this Course References Index

"[A]n excellent textbook, or "course guide," as the author prefers, for a basic introductory television class at the high school or perhaps even community college level. - Education Libraries [A] complete class in a book. - Colorado Libraries"