Media Production:
Deerprints, OYAD, WDHS
Deerprints
2903
Prerequisites:
None. This course is offered each semester and is open to freshmen,
sophomores, juniors and seniors. This course does not fulfill the
three-year English graduation requirement. Reenrollment is an option.
In Media Production, students learn the fundamentals of print
journalism in a hands-on, collaborative environment. The production-based class
revolves around planning and creating our monthly newspaper, Deerprints. As
students develop story ideas and layouts, they explore such subtopics as news
writing, story selection, headline writing, editing, photojournalism, design,
advertising and media ethics. As questions arise, students work together
to decide on the best means to proceed. In this sense, students will not only
learn from their teachers but also from advanced-level Media Production
students.
While a great deal of the writing, interviewing and design work is completed during class time, students may need to attend events and production meetings, depending on the needs of a particular story. Grading is based on meeting individual skill goals, participation in class discussions, quality of articles and reflective writing.
Students completing Media Production may re-enroll in the course in subsequent years in order to build upon and refine required skills. Enrollment in the Media Production course is recommended for advanced students wishing to apply for a leadership position on the Deerprints editorial board.
MEDIA
PRODUCTION: O’YAD
Prerequisites:
None. This course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. This
course does not fulfill the three-year English graduation requirement.
Reenrollment is an option.
Students
enrolled in Media Productions OYAD will learn the fundamentals of the print
industry in a self motivated, shared, hands-on experience. The production based
class spans from the inception to completion of creating a yearbook.
Students work on the thematic development, visual conceptualization and
production phases of yearbook creation. Beyond exposure to creative
conceptualization, students will engage in specific skill development in:
industry leading software, graphic design and page layout, deadline completion,
management of individual accounts payable information, development and use of
research skills, writing concise and informative captions, and recognizing and
organizing photos with desired composition and meaning. Students should be
willing to handle concrete deadlines and be willing to work outside of the
classroom.
MEDIA
PRODUCTION: WDHS
Prerequisites:
None. This course is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. This
course does not fulfill the three-year English graduation requirement.
Reenrollment is an option.
Students learn television production skills in a 'real world'
newsroom environment (WDHS Television). Student leaders (producers) plan shows, and
meet with 'staff' (class members) to discuss projects in production. Student
leaders participate in class instruction. Enrollment encompasses beginners
to intermediate to advanced students.
During the 1st quarter, beginning students are paired with a
mentor (a student with at least one year of previous MP experience) to learn the
essential skills of shooting for interviews and action (i.e. sports) shots. Students
shoot and edit sports footage for Warrior Wakeup sports reports as well as learn
to produce simple news (reporter) packages. Students are also introduced to the
basics of editing through the production of a specialized project such as a
music video.
Students continue to shoot sports and produce another reporter
package during the 2nd quarter to master the skills just introduced during the
1st quarter. They will also be introduced to studio or on-location
multi-camera shooting.
During 2nd semester, students build upon the skills
mastered in producing short news reports and evolve into the production of
news-feature segments. They also may produce commercials and PSAs and help
producers in various aspects of show production.
Teachers:
H. Regan
M. Moran