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MEDIA PRODUCTIONS PROGRAM OF STUDY

MEDIA PRODUCTIONS PROGRAM OF STUDY

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.

 

MULTIMEDIA                                                                                                                                   

Course ID# 101653

Open to grades:   9-12

Prerequisite:  Ability to type a consistent 20 words per minute or Instructor approval

Satisfies high school visual and performing arts graduation requirement

UC/CSU – VAPA (“f”)

This course will provide students with training and opportunities to apply knowledge and skills in the principles of image editing, multimedia design, graphic file formats, Photoshop, Flash, audio files, and basic programming.  Students will apply these skills in creating animations, computer art, and digital presentations.  Students will be prepared to study multimedia design at the next level, and will be able to use multimedia for their own applications in other courses.

MEDIA PRODUCTIONS                                                                                                                  

Course ID# 101673 

Open to grades:   9-12 

Prerequisite:   None

UC/CSU – Elective (“g”)

Media Production: 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.

ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUCTIONS                                                       

Course ID# 102713 (Fall) / 102723 (Spring)

Open to grades:   9-12 

Prerequisite:   Media Productions

UC/CSU – Elective (“g”)

Advanced Media Productions:  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…

MEDIA MANAGEMENT                                                                                                                   

Course ID# 102703

Open to grades:   11-12 

Prerequisite:   Successful completion of Advanced Media Productions

UC/CSU – Elective (“g”)

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 its 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.