ChiefTV (Broadcast II) Syllabus
Instructor/Coach: Mr. Kyle Loudis
kloudis@spsmail.org
www.khschieftv.com
BROADCAST JOURNALISM TWO – CHIEFTV NETWORK, Studio 241
Course Description: Broadcast Journalism TWO is designed to teach students to manage communication skills and become critical consumers of electronic information. This class gives the student the opportunity to express themselves through researching, writing and producing projects with the ultimate goal of providing programming for the school and the community through khschieftv.com and Broadcast Partnerships. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to be creative, responsible and professional.
Course Objectives: Students will have the opportunity to develop strategies and knowledge to:
- purposes.
Course Outline: Units to be covered will include:
Grading Policy: Each assignment will carry a point value and grade letter will be determined by the “school wide” grading scale (see attached sheet).
In order to get a passing grade for this class the student must:
- credit)
- and final grade, good attendance is vital for effective learning and academic progress. Up to 10% of your semester grade may be determined by class participation. Class participation includes such factors as attendance, punctuality, preparation, contribution to the learning environment, and a cooperative attitude.
- correspondence is expected, especially “on air”.
APPROVED GRADING SCALE FOR R-12 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
A 93 - 100 C+ 77 – 79
A- 90 - 92 C 73 – 76
B+ 87 - 89 C- 70 - 72
B 83 - 86 D+ 67 - 69
B- 80 - 82 D 63 - 66
Out-of school Activities: Each student will be required to participate in at least one out-of- school activity that either supports the media program or serves in a capacity for outside production. These activities can include fundraisers, church productions, public service promotions or conventions/competitions.
Attendance incentive policy:
- 10% will be added to his/her final exam grade.
- 5% will be added to his/her final exam grade.
KICKAPOO TARDY POLICY
Definition of a tardy: All students are expected to be in the classroom when the bell rings. A student is tardy to class if the student is not in the classroom at the conclusion of the tardy bell. The tardy policy for this class is the same as the school-wide policy. This policy will be strictly enforced.
Classroom Management and Order:
These are the rules for this class that will be followed in order to provide a clean and safe atmosphere for all who use it.
- no reason to ask for a pass for the restroom from this class! If a student has an emergency, a pass will be written and the student will be asked to make up time missed.
- class participation grade.
- of class will lose all privileges that day and temporaries will be issued.
- for academic endeavors. No games or social networking at any time.
SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS POLICY FOR ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES
The possession of laser pointers and other unsafe electronic items are prohibited in the school building. All other electronic devices, such as, but not limited to, cell phones, pagers, PDA's, head phones, IPODs/MP3 players may be in the student's possession as long as they are not disruptive of the educational process or in violation of site use procedures. The school district will not be responsible for lost or stolen items." Specific rules regarding cellular phones are:
Writing Policy – Kickapoo High School
TEACHER’S COMPUTERS/OFFICE Area
Students will NOT use the teacher’s computers for any reason. They should not ask for permission or bring media to be printed on the teacher’s computer. Student computers are to be used with permission only and abuse of this will mean removal from class with a non-passing grade.
The Big Broadcast Journalism Rules:
- Along with the dress code set forth by the R-12 School District, your “on camera” appearance is governed by the rules of good reporting. These rules will be discussed in class and will be followed thereafter. No imprinted clothing will be allowed in front of the camera. Torn or ripped clothing, visible piercings (other than ears), visible body art and inappropriate jewelry are forbidden on the air. This rule will be in place for the entire crew who are on assignment. Students should receive ample notice of taping dates.
Headphones and Flash Drives – Please bring your own each class period for superior editing and file transfer at the computer editing workstation.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
We will follow all R-12 codes for dress in this classroom with additional responsibility while on camera.
Academic honesty is expected in all classes at KHS. Cheating will not be tolerated. Violations of academic honesty include, but are not limited to, copying, allowing someone to copy your paper, using cheat sheets, using technology to transmit or receive information with the intent to commit academic dishonesty, not grading correctly, plagiarizing, and self plagiarizing. Plagiarism is the theft of ideas, writings, or words of another person and passing this information off as one's own. Self plagiarism is completing an original paper for one class assignment, then turning in that same paper to another teacher for another class assignment without permission. Papers may be checked by the teacher using plagiarism detection software. Any student cheating will be subject to academic and/or disciplinary penalties. Consequences may include: reduction in grade on assignment, repeat assignment, no grade (zero) on assignment or others as deemed appropriate. Academic dishonesty will be reported to a school counselor and a parent will be notified.
*Time Required Outside of Class* Because we are a career-focused class, and because of the erratic hours required in many radio, television, and film-related careers, all students are required to work outside of class time. Activities might include videotaping a sports event or other school function. Every effort will be made to accommodate students? work and study schedules. *Videos* During the course of the year, a variety of movie and television clips and programs will be utilized. A complete list is difficult to determine since many clips will be pulled from television productions that have yet to be created. However, all clips and shows shown to the class will relate to instructional objectives.
Internet in the ChiefTV Studio is Limited and a Privilege!
DO NOT GO TO ANY WEBSITE NON-RESEARCH RELATED TO YOUR SPECIFIC PROJECT
- NEVER PLAY ANY GAMES OR USELESS VIDEOS OR MUSIC
- ALL WEB USE IS MONITORED, RECORDED, and DOCUMENTED BY SPS R-12 IT SECURITY and Mr. Loudis- 24-7
-BE AWARE - If You Make this bad decision, you'll lose letter grade(s), Mr. Loudis' Trust and respect, and you won't be allowed to use the ChiefTV computers to do your work for a very very long time.
YOU ARE BEING WATCHED while online in the ChiefTV Studio
ChiefTime Academic Study Time Procedure
Journalism Seals of Excellence
- marketing deadlines.
SIGNATURE PAGE (return to Mr. Loudis by 4th Full Class Period)
– 3 Guardian SIGNATURES NEEDED, 1 CHECKMARKED Preference
-I HAVE READ THE ATTACHED PAGES AND AM FULLY AWARE OF THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THIS CLASS.
-I REALIZE THAT THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM NEEDS THE TOTAL COOPERATION FROM PARENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF. THERE IS A TRUST FACTOR THAT PLAYS LARGELY IN THE ABILITY TO USE THE EQUIPMENT DESIGNATED FOR THIS CLASS AND THE TEACHER AND THE ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRICT OFFICIALS CONTROL THOSE ABILITIES. ANY VIOLATIONS OF THE EXPECTATIONS SET FORTH BY SPS R-12 WILL CANCEL RIGHTS TO USE THE FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND MEDIA CHANNELS AND AIRWAVES.
Permission to Appear on Television and Internet
I GIVE MY STUDENT PERMISSION TO APPEAR ON BOTH TELEVISION AND INTERNET PRODUCTIONS WITH NAME AND LIKENESS.
Parent __________________________________________________________________
Student Name (print) _________________________________________________________________
Phone number/ parent e-mail ________________________________________________
Indirect Supervision through Real-World Practice – ChiefTV Students ‘Out On Assignment’
Because of the unique nature of this course, students in Broadcasting will occasionally work through indirect supervision. This means that at times small groups or individually, students may work away from the teacher on campus (or off) while videotaping or gathering information for a story or project. The teacher will be accessible via phone, cell phone, walkie talkie, or by students returning to the classroom but he may not be in direct sight of all students at all times. The students will have passes signed by the teacher. Great trust is given to these students and high maturity is crucial. By signing below, guardians indicate that they are aware of and accept this method of supervision when deemed necessary by the instructor and agree with real world educational experiences.
Guardian signature __________________________________________________________________
Permission to complete VIDEO Assignments OFF KHS CAMPUS DURING SCHOOL DAY
I GIVE PERMISSION FOR MY CHILD TO LEAVE THE SCHOOL BUILDING AND GROUNDS TO PRODUCE VIDEO ASSIGNMENTS THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER WITH THE INSTRUCTOR’s PERMISSION. I HOLD THE SCHOOL SYSTEM AND TEACHER HARMLESS OF ANY LIABILITY DUE TO NEGLIGENCE OF THE SCHOOL RULES BY ANY AND ALL STUDENTS INVOLVED.
*Note – NO students are EVER allowed to drive ANY OTHER STUDENT during the school day. EVER!
DRIVE YOURSELF OR STAY ON CAMPUS.
Parent Signature _______________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK ONE BELOW:
______________We will be able provide the required $20 Lab Fee for Broadcast Journalism within the 1st 3 Weeks of School. ***Please pay Kathy Miller KHS Financial Secretary, checks payable to KHS.
______________ We would prefer to commit 3 hours TBD media production work (camerawork, school related) to fullfill the required lab fee. This 3 hours commitment of time from the student cannot happen during school hours and must be completed before credit for course can be earned and final letter grade can be submitted.