Broadcast journalism definition
1:20 – Historical evolution and key moments in history

1920’s – radio; presidential election results 1960’s – TV; lunar missions
2000’s – social media; Hurricane Katrina 2010’s – live stream; 2012 London Olympics

3:33 – Question and Answer (optional stopping point) 3:50 – Societal impact
Accessibility
Active citizens

Interactive

5:24 – Stop the video here and consider the following: Reflect on a time when you reacted to a news story or became an active citizen.

Where and how did you react to or share the news?

What act made you an active citizen?

5:36 – Legal considerations
Copyright laws
Fair Use Exemption – criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research
Intellectual property ownership
Plagiarism and the consequences

9:12 – Question and Answer (optional stopping point)

Introduction to Soft Skills
Defining multitasking
Examples of multitasking
How multitasking has increased in daily life

Technology use
Amount of on-demand content
Constant sounds such as rings, dings, and buzzes

Positives of multitasking Get things done faster Be more efficient

Multitasking is most positive when:
Performing simple straightforward tasks
Tasks are easy to manage in quantities
Tasks don’t require a high level of thought or laser focus

Multitasking can be negative when:
Performing one or more difficult tasks
One needs to absorb and comprehend information Tasks require a higher level of focus

Negatives of multitasking Hurts productivity Distracting
Increases risk of mistakes

Negatives of multitasking for students Lower GPA

Reduction in learning

Reading proficiency suffers
Negatives of multitasking for Professionals

Reduce productivity by up to 40%
Leads to lower emotional intelligence
Causes high-stress levels and poor decision-making Affects work quality

Tips to help focus Limit distractions Prioritize tasks Be mindful

Use the 20-minute rule

Differences between audio and video technology Frequency

Audio: pitch of the sound

Video: frame rate Amplitude

Audio: volume of the sound

Video: brightness of the light Wavelength

Audio: pitch of the sound

Video: color of the light Tools and Equipment

Microphones
Dynamic microphone Condenser microphone Ribbon microphone

Mixer (console or board) – Technique: Sound mixing Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) – Technique: Mastering Cameras

Digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) Mirrorless camera
Video camera

Speakers Headphones Lights Tripods Cables

Recording Audio

Choose microphone
Connect microphone to mixer or audio interface Adjust equalization and other levels on mixer Record

Editing Audio
Import audio files into audio editing software Make edits
Master the audio

Recording Video Choose camera Lighting
Key light

Fill lights
Backlight
Ring lights
Framing
Connect audio equipment Record

Editing Video
Import video files into video editing software Make edits
Mix and master audio behind video clips

Career pathways and industry projections

What is Career-tech Education (CTE)?

Definition
Clusters
Pathways
Career-tech Student Organizations (CTSOs) Work-based learning

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications cluster overview Arts, A/V Technology & Communications career pathways

A/V Technology & Film Sample occupations:

Audio Systems Technicians
Video Graphics
Special Effects and Animation Audio-Video Designers and Engineers

Journalism & Broadcasting Sample occupations: Station Managers

Radio and TV Announcers Control Room Technicians Journalists and Reporters

Performing Arts
Sample occupations:

Directors Coaches Actors Composers Video Editors Dancers Screen Writers

Introduction to Soft Skills
The nature of change within technology, relationships, and work environments Defining adaptability
In depth example of adaptability in a work setting
Traits of an adaptable person:

Change their attitude
Willing to give change a chance
Ability to deal with unpredictable work situations Realize failure is part of learning
Understand the importance of lifelong learning

Traits of someone without adaptability skills Resist change, stubborn
Not open to new ideas, close-minded
Feel threatened, become defensive
Would rather be fired than deal with change

Tips to increasing adaptability skills Get out of your comfort zone Find the positive
Be willing to make mistakes

Ask questions

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Video 1

Overview, definition, and history of social media
Positive and negative impacts of social media
Class discussion on the cost of spending large amounts of time on social

Video 2

What it means to have a digital footprint Social media responsibility

Respectful communication Active listening Constructive criticism Authenticity

Respecting privacy Privacy settings Personal information Tagging others

Fact-checking
Verify sources Cross-reference information Evaluate bias

Class discussion on being a responsible social media user