BROADCASTING
SYLLABUS
PURPOSE
The Broadcasting class at MBHS offers explanation
and practice in the fundamentals of Journalism and
Television Production. The primary purpose is to
inform our audiences and showcase the students of
Mountain Brook High School, while developing and
enhancing professional communication skills.
CLASSROOM GUIDELINES
Each student is expected to adhere to the following
guidelines:
 Work diligently on broadcasting assignments
throughout the entire class time
 Meet all deadlines
 Treat others with respect
 To care for furnishings and equipment in the
studio – put things back in their proper place,
throw away trash, handle all equipment with
care.
 Listen to and follow instructions the first time
they are given.
PRODUCTION PROCEDURES
 The studio and control room will be open by 7:30
am for each production team member to begin
working on his/her Pre-Production
Responsibilities
 Everyone should be in class by the Tardy Bell
and working on Pre-Production Responsibilities
and/or Post-Production Responsibilities.
 8:15 – The Entire Production Team will meet for
a Production Meeting at which time we will
evaluate productions progress and discuss story
and project ideas and assignments.
 8:25 – 8:35 – Recording the morning news.
 After recording, the news needs editing for
Broadcast by 8:50.
GRADE EVALUATION
All skills will be rated on a scale of 5 to 1 (5
Superior, 4 Excellent, 3 Average, 2 Below Average, 1
Needs Improvement). Each Production Team
Member will be evaluated weekly according to
his/her performance in an assigned position. Job
assignments will rotate every two weeks – some will
rotate more often if necessary. Students will also be
required to complete three (3) outside projects per
nine weeks along with a Final Exam project at the
end of the semester. Total points earned on all
assignments will be averaged to determine the final
report card grade.
Weekly Evaluation Sheet
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Professionalism
Pre-Production Preparation
Production Skills
Post-Production Preparation
Overall Participation
Total
I am available during 2nd, 3rd, and 5th period, before
and after school most days, for consultation and
help. My email address is:
weatherlyg@mtnbrook.k12.al.us
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