Broadcast Media and Video Production Curriculum Map
Seventh and Eighth Grades

MAJOR UNITS OF INSTRUCTION may or may not be taught in this sequence. Time varies per unit. Standards listed are aligned to CA State: Arts Media and Entertainment Industry Standards, English Language Development standards, PAUSD Technology standards
Unit of Instruction Standards Activities/Lessons/Assignments Time Frame Intersection with Core
MEDIA COMMUNICATION Arts Media and Entertainment Industry Standards
5.0 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
7.0 Responsibility and Flexibility
9.0 Leadership and Teamwork
• Introduction to broadcast media
What is broadcast media?
How does the media influence society?
Analyze television and print media
Discuss progression of technology
Discuss professions
• Professional Skills
Responsibilities of a television studio
Independent work
Team work - aspects of production
Production Roles
1-2 weeks - broadcast media
2-3 Video Production
Across the grades: research and presentation skills.
research and presentation
INDUSTRY SKILLS 4.0 Technology • Basic Video Production
Camera Skills
Tripod Skills
Microphone Skills
2 weeks - Broadcast Media
2-3 weeks - video production
 
JOURNALISM SKILLS ELD STANDARDS
1.0 Listening and Speaking Strategies
2.0 Speaking Applications
2.2 Writing
• Introduction to television/print Journalism - Critical Thinking Skills
5 w’s
analysis of news
interview techniques and skills
• Journalism - Writing
2 weeks and throughout the semester  
VIDEO PRODUCTION II PAUSD STANDARDS
1-5 Video Storytelling
• Editing
Writing - storyboards/scripts
iMovie tutorial
Garage band tutorial
Research tools
Flash
ongoing  
MEDIA FORMATS
REALITY TELEVISION
PSA’S (PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS)
COMMERCIALS
DOCUMENTARY
  • Mini lessons on these topics throughout the semester ongoing  

created by Susan Morosoli and posted by Leslie Goldman 6-4-2007