Broadcasting Media will focus on studio production, field production, and sports broadcasting with an emphasis on the production process and producing professional quality content. With the use of professional broadcasting equipment, students will craft scripts, expand camera skills, capture detailed audio, develop a professional work ethic, and broaden their ability to create content.  Content created throughout this course will be published and distributed.  

Prerequisite: Creative Digital Media. Students who take Creative Digital Media and Broadcasting Media are eligible for the Option 2 experience with LDTV.  *Offered as RCBC CAP Course.

In addition to the course, students will be able to work with Cherokee Digital Media, the Cherokee network station, and LDTV, the Lenape District network station. Cherokee Digital Media is a club that students can participate in, or collaborate with, to film events such as awards ceremonies held at Cherokee. LDTV films many productions for the district, but we work closely with them to film select varsity sports each season. While LDTV films at four schools, we suggest students choose events held at Cherokee. 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Broadcasting Media fulfills the following graduation requirements:

• Visual/Performing Arts

• 21st Century Life and Careers or Career Technical Education

RCBC CAP INFORMATION 

Broadcasting Media is eligible for college credits through the Rowan College at Burlington County College Accelerated Program. Students must apply for the CAP program while enrolled in the course by the deadline. Students must earn a C average or better in the course to receive the credits through the program. 

Registration Information

Broadcasting Media

7 Credits - Equivalent to ETV 101 (4 Credits) & ETV 105 (3 Credits)

Assignments - 40%

Assignments are designed to build and reinforce the technical and creative skills needed for larger projects. Consistent completion of classwork helps students develop confidence and fluency in their craft.

Projects & Quizzes - 30%

Projects are the core of Broadcasting Media, giving students the opportunity to create professional-quality productions such as news packages, podcasts, sports coverage, live event broadcasts, and mini-series episodes. These assignments will be graded on creativity, technical execution, storytelling, and completeness. Projects allow students to apply the skills learned in class to real-world broadcast scenarios.

Participation & Collaboration - 20%

Participation emphasizes professionalism, teamwork, and reliability. Students are expected to actively contribute to class discussions, fulfill assigned roles in group projects, and maintain a positive and respectful studio environment. Collaboration also includes preparation, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating responsibility both in independent and group settings.

Reflection & Self-Assessment  - 10%

Reflection assignments encourage students to evaluate their own growth and performance. Through written, audio, or video reflections, students will analyze their strengths, challenges, and goals for improvement. This component allows students to make connections between their creative choices and the outcomes of their work.

Extra Credit & Community Service Hours

Students can earn credit by working production crew for a Cherokee Digital Media or LDTV Sports event at Cherokee.  To earn the credit, students must sign up in advance for the event, arrive at crew call, effectively work their crew position, and stay through the completion of the event, which includes the breaking down of the equipment.  Students can also create broadcast-quality content for Cherokee Digital Media and LDTV.  Students may opt for extra credit or community service hours when signing up for events.