7 MAC Pt. 79
Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks in Career and Technical Education,
Cite as 7 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 79
Title 7: Education K-12
Part 79: Mississippi Secondary Curriculum Frameworks in Career and Technical Education,
Arts, A/V Technology, and Communication, Television Broadcasting and Production
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Program CIP: 09.0402 – Broadcasting Journalism
Direct inquiries to:
Instructional Design Specialist
Program Coordinator
Research and Curriculum Unit
Office of Career and Technical Education
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Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi State, MS 39762
P.O. Box 771
662.325.2510
Jackson, MS 39205
601.359.3974
Published by:
Office of Career and Technical Education
Research and Curriculum Unit
Mississippi Department of Education
Mississippi State University
Jackson, MS 39205
Mississippi State, MS 39762
The Research and Curriculum Unit (RCU), located in Starkville, as part of Mississippi State
University (MSU), was established to foster educational enhancements and innovations. In
keeping with the land-grant mission of MSU, the RCU is dedicated to improving the quality of
life for Mississippians. The RCU enhances intellectual and professional development of
Mississippi students and educators while applying knowledge and educational research to the
lives of the people of the state. The RCU works within the contexts of curriculum development
and revision, research, assessment, professional development, and industrial training.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
The television broadcasting and production curriculum was presented to the Mississippi State
Board of Education on February 25, 2021. The following persons were serving on the state
board at the time:
Dr. Carey M. Wright, state superintendent of education
Dr. Jason S. Dean, chair
Ms. Rosemary G. Aultman, vice-chair
Dr. Karen J. Elam
Dr. Angela Bass
Mr. Glen East
Dr. Ronnie McGehee
Mr. Omar G. Jamil, student representative
Ms. Amy Zhang, student representative
The following Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and RCU managers and specialists
assisted in the development of the television broadcasting and production curriculum:
Wendy Clemons, the executive director of the MDE Office of Secondary Education and
Professional Development, supported the RCU and the teachers throughout the
development of the framework and supporting materials.
Dr. Aimee Brown, the state director of the MDE Office of Career and Technical
Education (CTE), supported the RCU and the teachers throughout the development of the
framework and supporting materials.
Jo Ann Watts, instructional design specialist for the RCU, researched and authored this
framework. jo.watts@rcu.msstate.edu
Special thanks are extended to the educators who contributed teaching and assessment materials
that are included in the framework and supporting materials:
Natalie Hill, Career Development Center, Jackson
Debra Martin, Clarke County Career and Technical Center, Quitman
Keith Scruggs, Oxford High School, Oxford
Jacob Dickey, WCBI, Columbus
Appreciation is expressed to the following professionals who provided guidance and insight
throughout the development process:
Dr. Louella Mack-Webster, program coordinator for the MDE Office of CTE
Betsey Smith, director for the RCU
Sam Watts, curriculum manager for the RCU
Melissa Luckett, instructional design specialist for the RCU
Standards
Standards and alignment crosswalks are referenced in the appendix. Depending on the
curriculum, these crosswalks should identify alignment to the standards mentioned below, as
well as possible related academic topics as required in the Subject Area Testing Program in
Algebra I, Biology I, English II, and U.S. History from 1877, which could be integrated into the
content of the units. Mississippi’s CTE television broadcasting and production curriculum is
aligned to the following standards:
National Career Clusters
The standards were extensively researched and reviewed by industry leaders, secondary and
postsecondary instructors, and university specialists. For each content standard, performance
elements representing major topic areas with accompanying performance indicators were
developed. Measurements of assessment of the performance elements and performance
indicators were developed at the basic, intermediate, and advanced levels. A complete copy of
the standards can be accessed at careertech.org/arts.
International Society for Technology in Education Standards (ISTE)
Reprinted with permission from ISTE Standards for Students (2016). All rights reserved.
Permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE.
iste.org
College- and Career-Ready Standards
College- and career-readiness standards emphasize critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-
solving skills. Students will learn the skills and abilities demanded by the workforce of today and
the future. Mississippi adopted Mississippi College and Career Ready Standards (MCCRS) to
provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn and so teachers
and parents know what they need to do to help them.
mdek12.org/oae/college-and-career-readiness-standards
Framework for 21st Century Learning
In defining 21st-century learning, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills has embraced key
themes and skill areas that represent the essential knowledge for the 21st century: global
awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; health
literacy; environmental literacy; learning and innovation skills; information, media, and
technology skills; and life and career skills. 21 Framework Definitions (2019).
battelleforkids.org/networks/p21/frameworks-resources
Preface
Secondary CTE programs in Mississippi face many challenges resulting from sweeping
educational reforms at the national and state levels. Schools and teachers are increasingly being
held accountable for providing applied learning activities to every student in the classroom. This
accountability is measured through increased requirements for mastery and attainment of
competency as documented through both formative and summative assessments. This document
provides information, tools, and solutions that will aid students, teachers, and schools in creating
and implementing applied, interactive, and innovative lessons. Through best practices, alignment
with national standards and certifications, community partnerships, and a hands-on, student-
centered concept, educators will be able to truly engage students in meaningful and collaborative
learning opportunities.
The courses in this document reflect the statutory requirements as found in Section 37-3-49,
Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended (Section 37-3-46). In addition, this curriculum reflects
guidelines imposed by federal and state mandates (Laws, 1988, Ch. 487, §14; Laws, 1991, Ch.
423, §1; Laws, 1992, Ch. 519, §4 eff. from and after July 1, 1992; Strengthening Career and
Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, 2019 [Perkins V]; and Every Student Succeeds
Act, 2015).
Mississippi Teacher Professional Resources
The following are resources for Mississippi teachers:
Curriculum, Assessment, Professional Learning
Program resources can be found at the RCU’s website, rcu.msstate.edu.
Learning Management System: An Online Resource
Learning management system information can be found at the RCU’s website,
under Professional Learning.
Should you need additional instructions, call the RCU at 662.325.2510.
Executive Summary
Pathway Description
The television broadcasting and production program is designed to provide the foundation, skills,
and knowledge for developing and producing broadcast-quality materials. Students will learn the
skills necessary to work in a television and broadcasting production facility. They will acquire
basic and advanced writing and video skills and the ability to provide support in all facets of a
production studio. The program will provide hands-on experience in the areas of writing, editing,
shooting, directing, and producing for commercial-grade broadcasts.
Grade Level and Class Size Recommendations
It is recommended that students enter this program as a ninth grader. Exceptions to this are a
district-level decision based on class size, enrollment numbers, and student maturity. A
maximum of 25 students is recommended for classroom-based courses, while a maximum of 15
students is recommended for lab-based courses.
Student Prerequisites
For students to experience success in the program, the following student prerequisites are
suggested:
1. C or higher in English (the previous year)
2. C or higher in high school-level math (last course taken or the instructor can specify the
level of math instruction needed)
3. Instructor approval and TABE reading score (eighth grade or higher)
or
1. TABE reading and math score (eighth grade or higher)
2. Instructor approval
or
1. Instructor approval
Assessment
The latest assessment blueprint for the curriculum can be found at
rcu.msstate.edu/curriculum/curriculumdownload.
Applied Academic Credit
The latest academic credit information can be found at
mdek12.org/ese/approved-course-for-the-secondary-schools.
Teacher Licensure
The latest teacher licensure information can be found at
mdek12.org/oel/apply-for-an-educator-license.
Professional Learning
If you have specific questions about the content of any of training sessions provided, please
contact the RCU at 662.325.2510.
Course Outlines
Option 1—Four 1-Carnegie Unit Courses
This curriculum consists of four 1-credit courses, which should be completed in the following
sequence:
1. Television Broadcasting and Production I—Course Code: 994602
2. Television Broadcasting and Production II—Course Code: 994603
3. Television Broadcasting and Production III—Course Code: 994604
4. Television Broadcasting and Production IV—Course Code: 994605
Course Description: Television Broadcasting and Production I
This course introduces students to television broadcasting and production. Students will leave the
class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic
production knowledge.
Course Description: Television Broadcasting and Production II
This course identifies additional operational areas and their roles within the television and
broadcasting production industry. Students will learn how the audio and editing features are
incorporated within the industry and the proper techniques to use. Students will also gain an
understanding of how to edit, produce, and direct a broadcast production. This course should
only be taken after students successfully complete Television Broadcasting and Production I.
Course Description: Television Broadcasting and Production III
This course introduces students to advanced television broadcasting and production. Students
will leave the class with further knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic
production knowledge. Additionally, students will learn advanced scriptwriting fundamentals.
This course should only be taken after students successfully complete Television Broadcasting
and Production II.
Course Description: Television Broadcasting and Production IV
This course provides a more in-depth view of the production process for video in broadcasting.
Students are also introduced to adding music to a production as well as the ethical requirements
in the field. This course should only be taken after students successfully complete Television
Broadcasting and Production III.
Television Broadcasting and Production I—Course Code: 994602
Unit
Unit Name
Hours
Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Employability Skills
Introduction to Television and the Production Industry
Camera Operation and Shot Composition
Audio for Film and Video
Basic Television Editing I
Total
Television Broadcasting and Production II—Course Code: 994603
Unit
Unit Title
Hours
Basic Television Editing II
Audio and Television Announcing
Scriptwriting
Producing/Directing a Television Program
Studio/Control Room Equipment
Total
Television Broadcasting and Production III—Course Code: 994604
Unit
Unit Name
Hours
Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Employability Skills
Social Media
Advanced Scriptwriting
Oral Communication and Public Speaking
Advanced Video Production I
Total
Television Broadcasting and Production IV—Course Code: 994605
Unit
Unit Name
Hours
Advanced Video Production II
Music in Broadcasting
Ethics in Journalism
Senior Project
Total
Option 2—Two 2-Carnegie Unit Courses
This curriculum consists of two 2-credit courses, which should be completed in the following
sequence:
1. Broadcasting Journalism I —Course Code:994600
2. Broadcasting Journalism II—Course Code: 994601
Course Description: Broadcasting Journalism I
This course introduces students to television broadcasting and production. Students will leave the
class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic
production knowledge. Additionally, students will learn scriptwriting fundamentals.
This course identifies additional operational areas and their roles within the television and
broadcasting production industry. Students will learn how the audio and editing features are
incorporated within the industry and the proper techniques to use. Students will also gain an
understanding of how to edit, produce, and direct a broadcast production.
Course Description: Broadcasting Journalism II
This course introduces students to advanced television broadcasting and production. Students
will leave the class with further knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic
production knowledge. Additionally, students will learn advanced scriptwriting fundamentals.
This course provides a more in-depth view of the production process for video in broadcasting.
Students are also introduced to adding music to a production as well as the ethical requirements
in the field. This course should be taken after the student has successfully completed
Broadcasting Journalism I.
Broadcasting Journalism I—Course Code 994600
Unit
Unit Name
Hours
Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Employability Skills
Introduction to Television and the Production Industry
Camera Operation and Shot Composition
Audio for Film and Video
Basic Television Editing I
Basic Television Editing II
Audio and Television Announcing
Scriptwriting
Producing/Directing a Television Program
Studio/Control Room Equipment
Total
Broadcasting Journalism II—Course Code: 994601
Unit
Unit Name
Hours
Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Employability Skills
Social Media
Advanced Scriptwriting
Oral Communication and Public Speaking
Advanced Video Production I
Advanced Video Production II
Music in Broadcasting
Ethics in Journalism
Senior Project
Total
Career Pathway Outlook
Overview
Television broadcasters operate studios and facilities that program and deliver audiovisual
content to the public using over-the-air transmission. Shifts in consumer viewing habits are
expected to continuously prompt adjustments by broadcasters. Digital distribution will likely
remain an important component of the industry’s strategy as consumers’ relationship to TV
content continues to evolve. Although traditional TV viewership is on the decline, the industry is
expected to continue growing as it begins shifting to digital streaming platforms.
Broadcast and sound technicians typically need postsecondary education. Depending on the work
they do, they may need either a postsecondary nondegree award or an associate degree.
Employers generally prefer to hire broadcast news analysts who have a bachelor’s degree in
journalism or communications along with an internship or work experience in the field.
Needs of the Future Workforce
Employment in the TV broadcasting industry is expected to grow at a faster rate than the average
for other occupations. Data for this synopsis were compiled from employment projections
prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2019), and the
Mississippi Department of Employment Security (2019).
Table 1.1: Current and Projected Occupation Report
Description
Jobs,
Projected
Jobs, 2026
Change
(Number)
Change
(Percent)
Average Hourly
Earnings, 2019
Audio and Video
Equipment Technicians
6.3
$15.97
Broadcast News
Analysts
12.5
$36.00
Broadcast Technicians
5.9
$17.79
Producers and Directors
12.9
$21.30
Source: Mississippi Department of Employment Security; mdes.ms.gov (2019).
Perkins V Requirements and Academic Infusion
The television broadcasting and production curriculum meets Perkins V requirements of
introducing students to and preparing them for high-skill, high-wage occupations in the
television broadcasting and production field. It also offers students a program of study, including
secondary, postsecondary, and institutions of higher learning courses, that will further prepare
them for careers in television broadcasting and production. Additionally, this curriculum is
integrated with academic college- and career-readiness standards. Lastly, the curriculum focuses
on ongoing and meaningful professional development for teachers, as well as relationships with
industry.
Transition to Postsecondary Education
The latest articulation information for secondary to postsecondary can be found at the
Mississippi Community College Board website, mccb.edu.
Best Practices
Innovative Instructional Technologies
Classrooms should be equipped with tools that will teach today’s digital learners through
applicable and modern practices. The television broadcasting and production educator’s goal
should be to include teaching strategies that incorporate current technology. To make use of the
latest online communication tools—wikis, blogs, podcasts, and social media platforms, for
example—the classroom teacher is encouraged to use a learning management system that
introduces students to education in an online environment and places more of the responsibility
of learning on the student.
Differentiated Instruction
Students learn in a variety of ways, and numerous factors—students’ background, emotional
health, and circumstances, for example—create unique learners. By providing various teaching
and assessment strategies, students with various learning preferences can have more opportunity
to succeed.
Career and Technical Education Student Organizations
Teachers should investigate opportunities to sponsor a student organization. In Mississippi,
SkillsUSA and Technology Student Association (TSA) foster the types of learning expected
from the television broadcasting and production curriculum. SkillsUSA and TSA prepare
emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in the television broadcasting and production
industry.
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative learning can help students understand topics when independent learning cannot.
Therefore, you will see several opportunities in the television broadcasting and production
curriculum for group work. To function in today’s workforce, students need to be able to work
collaboratively with others and solve problems without excessive conflict. The television
broadcasting and production curriculum provides opportunities for students to work together and
help each other to complete complex tasks.
Work-Based Learning
Work-based learning is an extension of understanding competencies taught in the HVAC
classroom. This curriculum is designed in a way that necessitates active involvement by the
students in the community around them and the global environment. These real-world
connections and applications link all types of students to knowledge, skills, and professional
dispositions. Work-based learning should encompass ongoing and increasingly more complex
involvement with local companies and industry professionals. Thus, supervised collaboration and
immersion into the industry around the students are keys to students’ success, knowledge, and
skills development.
Professional Organizations
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
acteonline.org
SkillsUSA
skillsusa.org
Technology Student Association (TSA)
tsaweb.org
Using This Document
Suggested Time on Task
This section indicates an estimated number of clock hours of instruction that should be required
to teach the competencies and objectives of the unit. A minimum of 140 hours of instruction is
required for each Carnegie unit credit. The curriculum framework should account for
approximately 75-80% of the time in the course. The remaining percentage of class time will
include instruction in non-tested material, review for end-of-course testing, and special projects.
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
A competency represents a general concept or performance that students are expected to master
as a requirement for satisfactorily completing a unit. Students will be expected to receive
instruction on all competencies. The suggested objectives represent the enabling and supporting
knowledge and performances that will indicate mastery of the competency at the course level.
Teacher Resources
Teacher resources for this curriculum may be found in multiple places. Many program areas
have teacher resource documents that accompany the curriculum and can be downloaded from
the same site as the curriculum. The teacher resource document contains references, lesson ideas,
websites, teaching and assessment strategies, scenarios, skills to master, and other resources
divided by unit. This document could be updated periodically by RCU staff. Please check the
entire document, including the entries for each unit, regularly for new information. If you have
something you would like to add or have a question about the document, call or email the RCU’s
instructional design specialist for your program. The teacher resource document can be
downloaded at rcu.msstate.edu/curriculum/curriculumdownload.aspx. All teachers should
request to be added to the Canvas Resource Guide for their course. This is where all resources
will be housed in the future, if they are not already. To be added to the guide, send a Help Desk
ticket to the RCU by emailing helpdesk@rcu.msstate.edu.
Perkins V Quality Indicators and Enrichment Material
Many of the units include an enrichment section at the end. If the television broadcasting and
production program is currently using the Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System
(MS-CPAS) as a measure of accountability, the enrichment section of material will not be tested.
If this is the case, it is suggested to use the enrichment material when needed or desired by the
teacher and if time allows in the class. This material will greatly enhance the learning
experiences for students. If, however, the television broadcasting and production program is
using a national certification or other measure of accountability that aligns with Perkins V as a
quality indicator, this material could very well be tested. It is the responsibility of the teacher to
ensure all competencies for the selected assessment are covered throughout the year.
Unit 1: Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures. DOK1
a. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures, including dress code,
attendance, academic requirements, discipline, and transportation regulations.
2. State procedures of leadership used to reach an agreement in an orderly manner and
personal development opportunities provided to students by student organizations. DOK1
a. State procedures of leadership used in organizational meetings to reach an agreement in
an orderly manner.
b. Describe the purposes of the appropriate student organization.
3. Identify legal requirements for participation in the occupation. DOK1
a. Describe ways to avoid legal liability problems in the occupation.
4. Describe personal safety rules for working in the audio and television broadcasting
industry. DOK1
a. Identify and apply terms and definitions for safety.
b. Identify provisions of the OSHA Act of 1970.
c. Identify OSHA inspections and citations.
d. Identify why citations are given.
e. Identify accidents, their causes, and prevention.
f. Identify general safety procedures.
g. Identify causes of electrical hazards.
h. Identify proper methods for moving heavy items.
i. Identify and apply emergency first aid, if necessary.
j. Identify and apply the ABCs of CPR.
Note: Safety is to be taught as an ongoing part of the program. Students are required to
complete a written safety test with 100% accuracy before entering the shop for lab
simulations and projects. This test should be documented in each student’s file.
Unit 2: Employability Skills
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Describe employment opportunities in the television broadcasting industry. DOK 1
a. Describe employment opportunities, including potential earnings, employee benefits,
job availability, working conditions, educational requirements, required technology
skills, and continuing education/training.
2. Examine the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) website and its
applications relating to employment opportunities. DOK 1
a. Perform various searches through the MDES website, such as:
• Number of jobs available for a specific area of expertise
• Hourly wage
• Percentage of jobs in the county
• Percentage of jobs in the state
3. Describe basic employee responsibilities and appropriate work ethics. DOK 1
a. Compare and contrast employment responsibilities and expectations to local school and
program policies and expectations.
b. Define effective relationship skills.
c. Describe workplace issues, including, but not limited to, sexual harassment, stress, and
substance abuse.
4. Analyze desirable behavior and characteristics in the workplace. DOK1
a. Model desirable personality traits when serving the public.
b. Exhibit desirable personality traits when communicating with employees, supervisors,
and other employees.
c. Demonstrate desirable characteristics of personal work ethic.
Unit 3: Introduction to the Television and Production
Industry
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Analyze the development of broadcasting as an industry. DOK2
a. Discuss the history of the television production and broadcasting industry.
b. Explain the difference between linear and nonlinear video editing .
c. Analyze past, present, and future trends in the television industry.
d. Differentiate between various TV formats.
2. Compare and contrast the components of the broadcasting industry. DOK2
a. Explain, compare, and contrast program types.
b. Explore various news sources such as digital, television (local and national), and
nontraditional methods.
c. Identify occupations in the television production industry.
Unit 4: Camera Operation and Shot Composition
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Identify uses of the video camera. DOK2
a. Demonstrate the basic fundamentals of camera setup and operation.
b. Identify and demonstrate the effective use of various camera shots, angles, and
movements for video production.
c. Experience field recording using portable video equipment; operate television cameras.
d. Demonstrate on-camera performance techniques necessary in TV production e.g. hand-
held shooting, tripod shooting, etc.
2. Apply advanced camera operations in a real-world setting. DOK2
a. Exemplify how white balancing affects the picture.
b. Demonstrate how depth-of-field contributes to composing a good picture.
c. Experience remote shooting vs. studio shooting.
Unit 5: Audio for Film and Video
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the audio setup for a production. DOK2
2. Utilize microphone techniques used by television broadcasting talent. DOK2
a. Identify different types of microphones and techniques used by television broadcasting
talent.
3. Explain the purpose and use of music in a production. DOK2,
a. Demonstrate an understanding of copyright law and fair use practices.
b. Create personal music (using audio production software) for film/video, television
shows, commercials, public service announcements (PSAs), and documentaries.
Unit 6: Basic Television Editing I
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1.
Explain the purpose of editing digital video for a television broadcast. DOK2
a. Identify editing terms.
b. Identify the purpose of editing a video file.
c. Identify the tools used for editing.
Unit 7: Basic Television Editing II
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1.
Demonstrate the ability to operate nonlinear television editing equipment. DOK2
a. Identify the parts of a nonlinear television editing system.
b. Demonstrate an ability to edit a video file using a nonlinear editing system.
Unit 8: Audio and Television Announcing
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1.
Demonstrate the ability to announce effectively. DOK2
a. Identify and demonstrate the speech process.
b. Perform voice and diction exercises.
c. Read scripts (both with and without a teleprompter) in front of a microphone and on
camera using your professional voice.
2.
Demonstrate effective communication techniques. DOK2
a. Explain and discuss how to ad-lib, interview guests, and read news stories in front of
the camera.
b. Demonstrate an ability to ad-lib during a production, interview guests, and read news
stories on camera.
Unit 9: Scriptwriting
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to write audio and television production scripts. DOK2
a. Analyze professional audio and television broadcasting scripts.
b. Research a chosen subject.
c. Identify an audience.
d. Use appropriate language.
e. Assemble audio cues, video cues, and spoken words into a rough draft.
f. Revise the script to fit the time allotted.
g. Edit the script to remove mechanical, grammatical, and usage errors.
h. Write a complete script for various productions, including a newscast, talk show, sports
show, interview show, commercials (30 seconds and 60 seconds), and public service
announcements (30 seconds and 60 seconds).
2. Demonstrate the ability to write for television productions. DOK2
a. Describe the five Ws and one H.
b. Demonstrate how to create a lead.
c. Describe the inverted pyramid writing style.
d. Demonstrate how to create a story headline.
e. Compare and contrast hard news vs. soft news.
f. Compare and contrast national, world, and local news.
Unit 10: Producing/Directing a Television Program
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a television program. DOK2
a. Review professional productions.
b. Identify production types, formats of programs, and productions.
c. Define an audience and assess its role.
d. Formulate a program idea.
e. Collect ideas and materials for the program.
f. Produce a script for various types and formats.
g. Convert a script to final production.
2. Demonstrate the procedures for directing television productions. DOK2
a. Identify and use a director's terminology.
b. Analyze a script.
c. Plan a program to meet time constraints.
d. Direct a rehearsal.
e. Direct a program for recording.
f. Utilize various hand signals used in television broadcasting to cue on-camera talent.
g. Evaluate program performance.
Unit 11: Studio/Control Room Equipment
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to use basic television production equipment. DOK2
a. Identify the functions of studio cameras, camera control units, teleprompters, video
switchers, character generators, and studio intercom systems.
b. Identify the different types of lighting for television production.
c. Operate studio cameras, camera control units, teleprompters, video switchers, character
generators, and studio intercom systems.
d. Demonstrate appropriate lighting for television studio productions and field
productions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to operate audio control room equipment. DOK2
a. Identify the functions of an audio control console, microphone mixer, and waveform.
b. Operate an audio control console, microphone mixer, and waveform.
c. Identify the various microphones used in television broadcasting and production.
d. Demonstrate how to use various microphones.
e. Apply the techniques of a beginning audio control operator.
Unit 12: Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
Note: Safety is to be taught as an ongoing part of the program. Students are required to
complete a written safety test with 100% accuracy before entering the shop for lab
simulations and projects. This test should be documented in each student’s file.
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures. DOK1
a. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures, including dress code,
attendance, academic requirements, discipline, and transportation regulations.
2. State procedures of leadership used to reach an agreement in an orderly manner and
personal development opportunities provided to students by student organizations. DOK1
a. State procedures of leadership used in organizational meetings to reach an agreement in
an orderly manner.
b. Describe the purposes of the appropriate student organization.
3. Identify legal requirements for participation in the occupation. DOK1
a. Describe ways to avoid legal liability problems in the occupation.
4. Describe personal safety rules for working in the audio and television broadcasting
industry. DOK1
a. Identify and apply terms and definitions for safety.
b. Identify provisions of the OSHA Act of 1970.
c. Identify OSHA inspections and citations.
d. Identify why citations are given.
e. Identify accidents, their causes, and prevention.
f. Identify general safety procedures.
g. Identify causes of electrical hazards.
h. Identify proper methods for moving heavy items.
i. Identify and apply emergency first aid, if necessary.
j. Identify and apply the ABCs of CPR.
Unit 13: Employability Skills
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Develop and emphasize employability skills. DOK2
a. Analyze a résumé.
b. Describe the parts of a résumé.
c. Prepare a résumé containing essential information.
d. Complete a job application form
2. Describe employment opportunities in the television broadcasting industry. DOK 1
a. Describe employment opportunities, including potential earnings, employee benefits,
job availability, working conditions, educational requirements, required technology
skills, and continuing education/training.
3. Examine the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) website and its
applications relating to employment opportunities. DOK 1
a. Perform various searches through the MDES website, such as:
• Number of jobs available for a specific area of expertise
• Hourly wages
• Percentage of jobs in the county
• Percentage of jobs in the state
4. Demonstrate appropriate interview skills. DOK 1
a. Identify interview skills such as speaking, dress, professionalism, and punctuality.
b. Simulate a job interview.
5. Describe basic employee responsibilities and appropriate work ethics. DOK 1
a. Compare and contrast employment responsibilities and expectations to local school and
program policies and expectations.
b. Define effective relationship skills and workplace issues, including, but not limited to
sexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse.
6. Analyze desirable behavior and characteristics in the workplace. DOK1
a. Model desirable personality traits when serving the public.
b. Exhibit desirable personality traits when communicating with employees, supervisors,
and other employees.
c. Demonstrate desirable characteristics of personal work ethic.
7. Create a digital portfolio of student products to include a résumé, videos, a demo reel, a
senior project, etc. (Ongoing throughout the year)
Unit 14: Social Media and Nontraditional Media
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Describe social media and its use in television. DOK2
a. Describe how social media is used in our society.
b. Describe the historical perspective of social media.
c. Compare and contrast different social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram.
d. Demonstrate writing for social media.
e. Conduct a media analysis to discover how companies use social media.
f. Describe the First Amendment and social media.
g. Analyze the future of social media.
2. Explore nontraditional media opportunities. DOK2
a. Produce a video for a YouTube audience.
b. Investigate freelance videography opportunities.
c. Produce a vlog for a given audience.
Unit 15: Advanced Scriptwriting
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate writing for news outlets. DOK2
a. Explain careers in news.
b. Demonstrate story organization.
c. Demonstrate writing the lead.
d. Demonstrate writing using the inverted pyramid.
2. Demonstrate writing for the screen. DOK2
a. Explain careers in film.
b. Demonstrate structuring the story.
c. Demonstrate writing a short script.
Unit 16: Oral Communication and Public Speaking
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Discuss and demonstrate uses of oral communication skills. DOK2
a. Discuss the importance of good speech.
b. Discuss the elements of communication.
c. Discuss oral communication techniques.
d. Discuss aspects of speaking on camera, including articulation, delivery, and
transitioning.
2. Produce a segment that demonstrates communication techniques. DOK2
a. Talk show
b. Debate
c. Hot topic
Unit 17: Advanced Video Production I
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a news package. DOK2
a. Describe the parts of a news package.
b. Writing for a news package.
c. Producing a news package.
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce a PSA. DOK2
a. Describe a PSA.
b. Write a PSA.
c. Produce a PSA.
Unit 18: Advanced Video Production II
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a commercial/promo. DOK2
a. Describe a commercial/promo.
b. Write a commercial/promo.
c. Produce a commercial/promo.
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce a news segment. DOK2
a. Write a news story.
b. Organize the news stories.
c. Produce a news segment.
Unit 19: Music in Broadcasting
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Analyze the use of music in film and video projects. DOK2
a. Contrast background music with foreground music.
b. Describe copyrighted and recorded music.
2. Demonstrate composing music for film using audio production software. DOK2
a. Complete a music composition for a promo.
b. Create, produce, and direct a music video.
Unit 20: Ethics in Journalism
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Identify the rights and limitations of the First Amendment. DOK2
a. Demonstrate ethical decision-making.
b. Discuss censorship, libel, privacy laws, and copyright law.
c. Discuss the code of ethics for journalists.
d. Discuss accuracy, objectivity, and credibility.
2. Discuss current cases of ethics in broadcasting. DOK2
Unit 21: Senior Project
Competencies and Suggested Objectives
1. Demonstrate the production and broadcasting skills acquired throughout the two-year
program.DOK2
a. Produce a project based on your production/broadcasting skills.
b. Present a project based on your production/broadcasting skills.
Student Competency Profile
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________
This record is intended to serve as a method of noting student achievement of the competencies
in each unit. It can be duplicated for each student, and it can serve as a cumulative record of
competencies achieved in the course.
In the blank before each competency, place the date on which the student mastered the
competency.
Unit 1: Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
1. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures.
2. State procedures of leadership used to reach an agreement in an orderly manner
and personal development opportunities provided to students by student
organizations.
3. Identify legal requirements for participation in the occupation.
4. Describe personal safety rules for working in the audio and television
broadcasting industry.
Unit 2: Employability Skills
1. Describe employment opportunities in the television broadcasting industry.
2. Examine the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) website
and its applications relating to employment opportunities.
3. Describe basic employee responsibilities and appropriate work ethics.
4. Analyze desirable behavior and characteristics in the workplace.
Unit 3: Introduction to Television and the Production Industry
1. Analyze the development of broadcasting as an industry.
2. Compare and contrast the components of the broadcasting industry.
Unit 4: Camera Operation and Shot Composition
1. Identify uses of the video camera.
2. Apply advanced camera operations in a real-world setting.
Unit 5: Audio for Film and Video
1. Demonstrate the audio setup for a production.
2. Utilize microphone techniques used by television broadcasting talent.
3. Explain the purpose and use of music in a production.
Unit 6: Basic Television Editing I
1. Explain the purpose of editing digital video for a television broadcast.
Unit 7: Basic Television Editing II
1. Demonstrate the ability to operate nonlinear television editing equipment.
Unit 8: Audio and Television Announcing
1. Demonstrate the ability to announce effectively.
2. Demonstrate effective communication techniques.
Unit 9: Scriptwriting
1. Demonstrate the ability to write audio and television production scripts.
2. Demonstrate the ability to write for television productions.
Unit 10: Producing/Directing a Television Program
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a television program.
2. Demonstrate the procedures for directing television productions.
Unit 11: Studio/Control Room Equipment
1. Demonstrate the ability to use basic television production equipment.
2. Demonstrate the ability to operate audio control room equipment.
Unit 12: Orientation, Safety, and Leadership
1. Describe local program and career center policies and procedures.
2. State procedures of leadership used to reach an agreement in an orderly manner
and personal development opportunities provided to students by student
organizations.
3. Identify legal requirements for participation in the occupation.
4. Describe personal safety rules for working in the audio and television
broadcasting industry.
Unit 13: Employability Skills
1. Develop and emphasize employability skills.
2. Describe employment opportunities in the television broadcasting industry.
3. Examine the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) website
and its applications relating to employment opportunities.
4. Demonstrate appropriate interview skills.
5. Describe basic employee responsibilities and appropriate work ethics.
6. Analyze desirable behavior and characteristics in the workplace.
7. Create a digital portfolio of student products to include a résumé, videos, a demo
reel, a senior project, etc. (Ongoing throughout the year)
Unit 14: Social Media and Nontraditional Media
1. Describe social media and its use in television.
2. Explore nontraditional media opportunities.
Unit 15: Advanced Scriptwriting
1. Demonstrate writing for news outlets.
2. Demonstrate writing for the screen.
Unit 16: Oral Communication and Public Speaking
1. Discuss and demonstrate uses of oral communication skills.
2. Produce a segment that demonstrates communication techniques.
Unit 17: Advanced Video Production I
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a news package.
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce a PSA.
Unit 18: Advanced Video Production II
1. Demonstrate the ability to produce a commercial/promo.
2. Demonstrate the ability to produce a news segment.
Unit 19: Music in Broadcasting
1. Analyze the use of music in film and video projects.
2. Demonstrate composing music for film using audio production software.
Unit 20: Ethics in Journalism
1. Identify the rights and limitations of the First Amendment.
2. Discuss current cases of ethics in broadcasting.
Unit 21: Senior Project
1. Demonstrate the production and broadcasting skills acquired throughout the two-
year program.
Appendix A: Industry Standards
National Career Clusters
Crosswalk for Television Broadcasting and Production
Units Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
AVT1
X
X
X
X
AVT2
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AVT3
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AVT4
X
X
X
X
X
JBC1
X
X
JBC2
X
JBC3
X
X
JBC4
X
X
X
X
X
X
WDC1
X
WDC2
WDC3
WDC4
WDC5
WDC6
WDC7
WDC8
WDC9
WDC10
X
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
AVT1
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
AVT2
X
X
X
X
AVT3
X
X
X
X
AVT4
X
X
X
X
JBC1
X
X
X
X
JBC2
X
X
X
X
X
JBC3
X
X
X
JBC4
X
X
X
WDC1
X
WDC2
X
WDC3
X
WDC4
X
X
WDC5
X
WDC6
X
WDC7
X
WDC8
X
WDC9
X
WDC10
X
X
X
X
A/V Technology & Film Career Pathway (AR-AV)
AVT1.
Describe the history, terminology, occupations and value of audio, video and film
technology.
AVT2.
Demonstrate the use of basic tools and equipment used in audio, video and film
production.
AVT3.
Demonstrate technical support skills for audio, video and/or film productions.
AVT4.
Design an audio, video and/or film production.
Journalism & Broadcasting Career Pathway (AR-JB)
JBC1. Describe the diversity of functions within the Journalism & Broadcasting Career
Pathway.
JBC2. Demonstrate writing processes used in journalism and broadcasting.
JBC3. Plan and deliver a media production (e.g., broadcast, video, Internet, mobile).
JBC4. Demonstrate technical support related to media production (e.g., broadcast, video,
Internet, mobile).
Web & Digital Communications Career Pathway (IT-WD)
WDC1. Analyze customer requirements to design and develop a Web or digital communication
product.
WDC 2. Apply the design and development process to produce user-focused Web and digital
communications solutions.
WDC 3. Write product specifications that define the scope of work aligned to customer
requirements.
WDC4. Demonstrate the effective use of tools for digital communication production,
development and project management.
WDC5. Develop, administer and maintain Web applications.
WDC6. Design, create and publish a digital communication product based on customer needs.
WDC7. Evaluate the functionality of a digital communication product using industry accepted
techniques and metrics.
WDC8. Implement quality assurance processes to deliver quality digital communication
products and services.
WDC9. Perform maintenance and customer support functions for digital communication
products.
WDC10. Comply with intellectual property laws, copyright laws and ethical practices when
creating Web/digital communications.