Studio Production Course Syllabus (1 Semester Class)                

Mr. Dahm, Chicopee High School- Room 293

 Chicopee High School Mission Statement:

The mission of Chicopee High School is to provide an environment that empowers our students to achieve excellence through a rigorous academic program that promotes critical thinking and responsible citizenship. This will be accomplished in a respectful, safe and diverse environment that gives equal opportunity for all.

 Course Summary:  Students in Studio Production will learn skills used in the medium of Television, specifically in a studio environment. Students will learn the various jobs involved and the equipment operation to perform tasks.  Teamwork will be a huge factor in class success.  Students will learn and be able to identify characteristics of quality work in their own work, as well as the work of peers and professionals. 

Assignment summary:  Detailed information about class assignments will be available on the internet at this address during class or at home:   http://www.chicopee.mec.edu/telecom/TV_Production/CHS/Default.htm

The above activities are a guide to the progression of concepts and activities as the class proceeds.  Additional writing assignments, tests, quizzes, or other appropriate activities will be added by Mr. Dahm as the needs of the students are assessed.

 Remote Broadcasts: One class requirement is that students will be the production crew at various remote broadcasts that the Chicopee Schools Cable Access Channel 5 televises.  Alderman and School Committee meetings, sports events, school functions, and community events are among the activities that the class will be required to televise.  Assigned dates will be distributed equally among class members, and at least 2 weeks notice will be given for the students to resolve conflicts and arrange transportation.  This is a critical community function this class performs, and will be weighted heavily in grading.

 Grading:  All assignments, tests, and quizzes and remote broadcasts will have assigned point values.  Students will be able to calculate their own grade to date by adding points earned and dividing by points possible.  They can also check their student accounts at www.gradebookwizard.com for grade information.

Final Course grades will be calculated using the school policy for 1 semester classes:

1^st Marking Period Grade: 40%         2^nd Marking Period Grade: 40%        Final Exam: 20%

Weighted average= Overall course grade

 Homework: Remote broadcasts will be assigned to all students. Adequate class time and equipment is given to complete assignments during the school day, however, some students may choose to work on projects after school in other locations.  An equipment signout policy will be in place for students who wish to do so.

 Attendance: Regular attendance is crucial since the studio environment is unable to be replicated outside of class, and it is difficult to do work without the specialized equipment.  As a 1 semester class, 8 or more unexcused absences will result in loss of credit and need to be appealed, per Chicopee Public School policy.

 Project Notes: Students should always consider Video Projects are produced with a school audience in mind, and need to be appropriate in topic, language, and other content for such an audience.  If Mr. Dahm asks for certain content to be eliminated or altered, it is the responsibility of the student to comply or risk having access to equipment terminated.

 Computer Use: Computers are for class and project use only, and internet access is strictly monitored and limited to our Classpage and GradebookWizard.  Other use of the internet should be done after school at home. Computer access will be denied to those who violate school and class policy.

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