Kickapoo High School
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.
* You may enroll in this course a total of Two Times (repeated) in your 4 year career. Other experiences, Loudis Approval.
Course Objectives Students will have the opportunity to develop strategies and knowledge to:
1)
Plan and use a variety of technologies to produce communications for different audiences and
purposes.
2)
Evaluate and revise communications after considering audience feedback.
3)
Edit and proofread their own communications to meet conventional standards.
4)
Offer classmates advice about revision and editing, providing support for their observations opinions.
5)
Analyze a variety of effective communications and use them as models for writing and speaking.
Course Outline Units to be covered will include:
1)
Recognizing News
2)
Interviewing and research
3)
ADVANCED Videography – Final Cut Pro
4)
Writing for Broadcast
5)
Production for the needs of the school and community
6)
Audio Production – Apple GarageBand and Podcasting
7)
Motion Graphics – Apple Motion and Adobe After Effects
8)
Animation Techniques – Stop Motion and 3D Render
9)
Promos and Commercial Advertisements
10)
Filmmaking and Soundtrack Sync
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:
1)
Complete all written assignments and meet all deadlines (late work will not be accepted for full
credit)
2)
Participate in all class projects. Since class participation is an important part of this course
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.
3)
Take part in multiple out-of-school program/projects.
4)
Perform in front of and behind the camera. YOU WILL BE ON TV. A LOT.
5)
Use of correct grammar, complete sentences and “academic style”
performance is expected, especially “on air”.
Pay a one-time lab fee of $20.00 by the end of the third full week
of the semester. (For Tapes, Materials, and Equipment maintenance).
6)
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 POLICY FOR CHIEFTV NETWORK BROADCAST JOURNALISM II (Revised 01/14):
IF YOU ARE ABSENT FROM THIS CLASS MORE THAN 4 TIMES PER QUARTER, YOU WILL BE REMOVED
FROM THE CLASS AT FIRST POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY AND NO FURTHER CREDIT WILL BE EARNED.
This accelerated and highly independent course workflow requires your punctuality - EVERYDAY at 7:50AM.
If you plan on sleeping in or being late to this class for any reason, change your schedule immediately.
Attendance incentive policy
o
100% Attendance – If a student has 100% attendance in a class for the entire term,
10% will be added to his/her final exam grade.
o
95-99% Attendance – If a student has 95%+ attendance in a class for the entire term,
5% will be added to his/her final exam grade.
Eighth semester seniors may opt out of any final if they have an “A” or “A-“in the course prior to the final examination.
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.
1)
No food or drink in any of the rooms in the broadcast suite!
2)
All passes from this class will be written in planners or on green passes only. There should be
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.
3)
Disruptive and untrustworthy behavior will not be tolerated!
4)
Appropriate door must be used during class.
5)
Students are to be in class when class is in session. Absences and tardies will lower the
class participation grade.
6)
ID’s must be worn in class and while on assignment. Students without ID’S at the beginning
of class will lose all privileges that day and temporaries will be issued.
7)
Most computers in the ChiefTV Studio will not have Internet access and are to only be used
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:
 If a parent has a need to reach a student during the school day, he or she should call the office and we will
make every attempt to deliver the message. If parents have a need to call on a student’s cell phone to leave a
message during the day they are free to do so. However, students cannot check for messages during class time.
 If a student is in the hallway or in class and remembers that the cell phone is turned on, the student should
approach the teacher and ask permission from the teacher to turn it off. Providing the student has followed the
appropriate procedure, the teacher should allow the student to turn off the phone without penalty.
 If a student forgets to turn off a cell phone and it rings or vibrates during class, the student should ask the
teacher’s permission to turn it off. The student may also be subject to the teacher’s classroom discipline
procedures.
Writing Policy – Kickapoo High School
 Mr. Loudis and KHS expect you to use complete sentences, proper grammar, and correct spelling in all written
performance.
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:
1)
YOU ARE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE ($) FOR THE EQUIPMENT YOU USE. If you or your
group uses a piece of equipment that is owned by this class and it is returned broken or inoperable, you and your
group will be responsible for the replacement of the equipment. Due to extreme length of repair time, only
replacement will be accepted. Many times this equipment breakage is covered by the student’s homeowners
insurance policy, so it would be to your benefit to have parents check on this coverage. Grades and records will
be withheld till replacement is made.
2)
USE OF IN-APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE/BEHAVIOR/CONTENT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON
THE AIR. Failure to follow this rule will result in immediate removal from class with a “non-passing” grade.
Accidents and mistakes will not be an excuse. Media personnel must be aware of what goes on the air at all
times. If an infraction occurs while a group is on the air, the entire group can be removed from this class. There
are NO exceptions to this rule! Broadcast careers can and have be ruined with one “bad take”. Present
professionalism every time.
3)
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR APPEARANCE WHILE ON CAMERA. 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.
4)
EVERY Video Gets Shown, Everything GOES TO “CONTEST” – All productions must be free of
copy written materials, as all will most likely be sent to competitions. No iPod music, no YouTube videos, no
commercial media can be used without written permission from the creator/owner.
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.
1.
NO TEXT – LOGOS - BRANDS MAY BE VISIBLE on Camera
2.
Strapless tops, backless tops, and tops with revealing necklines are not to be worn.
3.
Visibly showing underwear is not allowed.
4.
Wearing tops that show bare midriff are not to be worn in the building.
5.
Any item that has holes or is revealing in a manner that is offensive is prohibited.
6.
Large/oversized hoodies or jackets are not to be worn in the building
7.
Pants and skirts are to be worn at the waist and not allowed to sag.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
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 use 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-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.
ChiefTime Academic Study Time Procedure
• Chief Time (student intervention/privilege time) will take place for 30 minutes one time a week during this class:
1st block on Monday; 2nd block on Tuesday, 3rd block on Wednesday and 4th block on Thursday. Students
who have earned privileges will be allowed to travel for those 30 minutes UNLESS the class is during 3rd
block. All students may travel to the library, academic lab, or another teacher for assistance IF they have
obtained a pass previous to the start of class. Students will be expected to either work on school work or read
during the designated 30 minutes of Chief Time.
Journalism Seals of Excellence
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Student must have taken at least two years of Journalism.
Student must earn a non-weighted GPA of 4.0 or above in Journalism.
Student must have held a staff position above reporter or photographer.
Student must have been dependable and cooperative regarding meeting publication and
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 R12 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.
Student Name (print) _________________________________________________________________
Guardian Signature __________________________________________________________________
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.
Guardian Signature _______________________________________________
Date _________________________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK OFF ONE OF THESE OPTIONS BELOW:
______________We will be able provide the required $20 Lab Fee for Broadcast Journalism within the 1st 3 Weeks
of School. ***Please pay Mr. Loudis or Kathy Miller KHS Financial Secretary, checks payable to KHS.
______________ We would prefer to commit 3 hours TBD media production work (camerawork, school related) to
fulfill 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.