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MISSION STATEMENT experience they need for a successful school-
to-work transition. This course provides
The mission of the Television Production COURSE DESCRIPTIONS advanced students with an opportunity for
Program is to assist the student in acquiring the early release from school to successfully work
knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to Video and Media Technology is an 15-20 hours per week at a television station,
be a successful entry level worker in the career introductory course designed to provide video production house, or other broadcast-
field of multimedia communications and/ or students with experience and awareness in related facility.
continue their education in a related electronic visual media. Students are
occupational field. introduced to camera operation, studio and 1 CREDIT
electronic news gathering, television lighting,
BENEFITS OF THE TV PRODUCTION audio recording, script writing, and editing EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS STRESSED
PROGRAM techniques. Producing and directing television
news, commercials, and full-length programs To emphasize quality work, interest, pride and
Students participate in a 3-4 year program of are also explored. enthusiasm in the context of “real workplace
studies that introduces them to the field of responsibilities”
multimedia communications, technical 1 CREDIT
training, and how to apply this training to real- To increase student experiences in problem-
life experiences. Television Production I is a first-level course solving, deductive reasoning, judgment, and
designed to introduce students to the theory decision-making skills within a team
Students receive hands-on training from and operation of video production equipment. environment.
industry prepared professionals teaching a Emphasis is placed on proper use and
college-level Television Production class. application of communication technology to To practice time management, planning and
achieve specific objectives. Students are organizational skills in the context of real
The training facility is a modern high tech actively involved in both field and studio workplace responsibilities
laboratory built for training and productions with a variety of purposes. The
implementation of communications solutions. student will learn how to operate TV cameras, To demonstrate knowledge of safety and
associated audio equipment, video-switching equipment maintenance in the context of “real
Students are well trained in communications and processing equipment, recorders, and workplace responsibilities”
applications and are motivated to reach the editors.
technical levels necessary to become a To work cooperatively with team members to
professional in communications field. 1 CREDIT complete assigned tasks in the context of “real
workplace responsibilities”
Following graduation, students move naturally Television Production II provides students
from their high school experience into with the opportunity to build on the skills To make a contribution to the employment
technical schools/college communications and learned in Television Production I with needs of the community by increasing the
television majors and/or directly to work. emphasis being placed on direction and supply of qualified workers for the
production. Importance is placed on using Communications Industry.
Admissions program proposals, scripts, and story boards to
produce refined professional productions. Advisory Committee
Admissions are by application only.
Applications are available in the child’s middle 2 CREDITS A group of area business owners and managers
school guidance department. in the Communications Industry meet regularly
Television Production III / Practicum with the educational staff to provide regular
focuses on the practical application of input for curriculum revisions and
advanced broadcast productions. It is an opportunities for student employment and
opportunity to provide students with the internships.
The Prince William County Public School
Division does not discriminate in employment
or in its educational programs and activities
against qualified individuals on the basis of
race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
pregnancy, age, veteran status, or disability.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Executive Producer is in charge of one or
several programs or program series
Producer is in charge of an individual
production including technical and non-
Television
technical production elements
Productions
Technical Director is in charge of all
technical setups and operations during a
production
Lighting Director is in charge of studio and
field lighting for large productions
Camera Operators or Videographers operate
studio and field cameras
Video Operator or Video Engineer adjusts
the camera controls for optimal camera
pictures
Videotape Operator operates videotape
recorders during the production at
Videotape Editor operates videotape editing at
equipment
Hylton High School
Writer writes video scripts
14051 Spriggs Road
Sound Designer is in charge of “designing”
the sound track of a complex production Woodbridge, VA 22193
703-580-4000
