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Media Productions

Industry Sector: Arts, Media, and Entertainment
Pathway: Multimedia Production

Program Description

The RHS media program includes both beginning, advanced, and management courses to prepare students for careers in the ever-changing journalism and broadcast industry. Students learn principles, values and skills in introductory courses, which are beneficial when transitioning to advanced courses where they will have an active role in RHS’ award-winning news organization Eye of the Tiger. In the Media Management course, students take on leadership roles as editors and producers. Students lead and work in the program to produce widely received broadcasts, newspapers and web content.

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Sequence of Classes

Intro Course - Media 1  

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This course is an entry-level course in which students learn the basics of media production - including broadcast, print, online and social media. Students will write articles and produce video packages in preparation for the Advanced class, where they will join Eye of the Tiger. Students will learn to use video cameras, edit video and write in journalistic style. Students learn to communicate effectively by writing scripts, planning productions, structuring show rundowns, and editing. Technically, students learn how to operate video and audio equipment, including cameras, various types of microphones, mixers, and work in industry standard software through the Adobe suite of products. This course also introduces students to studio production in the school's TV studio.

Concentrator Course - Media 2

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This course will apply the writing, video editing and filming to the production of Eye of the Tiger's newscasts, newspaper, live streams and online presence. Students will learn to work in production teams as producers, reporters, directors, on-air talent, audio engineers, switchers, graphic artists, etc…

Capstone Course - Media 3

(UC/CSU 'G' Elective)

This capstone course for the Multimedia Production pathway and is designed to provide students with training in the principles and practices of high quality business leadership and management. Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in pre production, production, and post-production practices in an educational and work based environment. Students will fill leadership positions for Eye of the Tiger and oversee it's newscast, newspaper, online presence and livestreams. Students will learn and apply knowledge and skills in planning and time management, team building, communications, motivating people, decision-making and problem-solving, ethics and integrity, resource management, conflict resolution, labor/government/business relations, workplace diversity, leadership qualities, and management styles – while serving in leadership positions with the RHS Media Productions classes. 

Program Outcomes

  • Gain skills in writing, filming, editing, and producing content for multiple media platforms including TV, web, and print.

  • Build a professional portfolio through active participation in live media production and journalism.

  • Develop career-ready competencies in media leadership, teamwork, project planning, and creative problem solving in a real newsroom environment.

Program Accomplishments

  • Award-winning real-world experience through active participation in Eye of the Tiger newscasts, newspaper, website, and livestreams.

  • Hands-on training in broadcast journalism, video/audio production, and studio operations using industry-standard Adobe software and equipment.

  • Leadership development in the capstone Media 3 course, where students manage teams and oversee media projects in professional production roles.