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Television & Media
Television & Media Production
About the Program
Television & Media Production is a program designed for students who are interested in careers in the visual arts, broadcasting, social media content creation and media production. This highly hands-on, project-oriented program teaches you a multitude of skills and techniques that can be applied in the media industry. Many of our graduates go on to some of the top universities and colleges in the country, and some go directly into the workforce. If you have an interest or passion for broadcast journalism, sports video production, television production, filmmaking, or media production, this is where you belong.
Instructors
Chris Hazel
Chris Hazel is a graduate of Framingham State University where he earned his degree in Communication Arts. After several years in the television industry, working as a free-lance video producer and public access production coordinator, Chris turned to a career in education. In 2006, he attended Fitchburg State University where he earned his Masters Degree in Education. He and his wife Jackie reside in Salem, NH, where they are proud parents to her son Joey a Junior at SHS, and his three children Jack, Luke and Paige.
Courses
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Grades 10-11, 2 Credits (EC), Year , Every day
Television and Media Production 1 is designed to help you gain an understanding of the writing and technical skills required for quality video production. Emphasis will be on building a foundation through hands-on, project-based video production. Completing this course will be preparing you for the rigorous production work in level 2. You will utilize state-of-the-art television, computer and multimedia equipment to produce quality media productions. Through interesting and thought-provoking assignments, you will learn the basics of creating clear and concise multimedia presentations. You must be able to work well in a team environment as this class relies heavily on group work. Assignments will range from short films, Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), and broadcast news production and completed projects may air on our local educational channel, SLC-6 and our YouTube channel. Active class participation is mandatory, and you should be prepared to perform daily in front of and behind the camera. Students are expected to assist on some productions of after school sports and school-related events as part of the curriculum.
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Grades 11-12, 2 Credits, Year , Every day
Television and Media Production 2 is an advanced course that builds upon the skills gained in level 1, and exposes you to advanced concepts in television and media production. You will assume the roles of writer, producer, director, actor, camera person, technical and audio director, and editor, in this class. You will apply organizational production skills to produce a weekly newscast among many other projects throughout the year. Projects are designed to solidify your skills. You will direct live studio productions as well as direct and produce productions in the field. You will demonstrate effective pre-production, production, and post-production skills using best practices all while reinforcing the fundamentals of digital video and broadcast journalism. You are expected to participate in extracurricular production work and assist Salem’s SLC-6 channel with the videotaping of sports and school events as part of the curriculum. Students completing this course gain the skills and knowledge needed to advance into a college level program or seek gainful employment in a rapidly growing field.
Prerequisite: Grade of C+ or better in Television and Media Production 1, or permission from the instructor.