Radio and Television/Standards

Domain – Safety
Students establish safety procedures for a hazard free work environment.

RTVI-1.1
Demonstrate general safety rules for equipment operation and lab use

RTVI-1.2
Perform safe practices when operating equipment

RTVI-1.3
Demonstrate proper equipment storage for safe transportation

RTVI-1.4
Use standard safety practices for all classroom laboratory and field investigations

RTVI-1.5
Display appropriate behaviors and actions in the classroom/lab environment

RTVI-1.6
Safely and properly handle equipment

Domain – Writing/Scripting
Students create scripts to demonstrate an understanding of the scripting process.

RTVI-2.1
Identify and describe stages of the scripting process

RTVI-2.2
Construct scripts using established formats

RTVI-2.3
Define terminology used in broadcast script writing

RTVI-2.4
produces technical writing that reports technical information and/or conveys ideas clearly, logically, and purposefully to a particular audience, the student

Domain – Equipment Operation
Students operate industry-standard equipment to create professional productions.

RTVI-3.1
Demonstrate steps necessary to set-up, turn on, and operate equipment according to instructor’s directions

RTVI-3.2
Demonstrate proper camera movement

RTVI-3.3
Determine proper cables for set-up and operation of production equipment

RTVI-3.4
Explain camera functions and how electrical signals are converted into images on a screen

RTVI-3.5
Demonstrate different editing methods, equipment, and techniques in the production of a story

RTVI-3.6
Demonstrate the use of a computer in broadcast/video production applications

RTVI-3.7
Demonstrate basic lighting techniques

RTVI-3.8
Demonstrate proper use of audio equipment to record quality audio track

Domain – Production Process
Students create audio and video projects to demonstrate an understanding of the production process.

RTVI-4.1
Apply concepts of stages of production

RTVI-4.2
Design audio projects incorporating professional audio principles

RTVI-4.3
Design video projects incorporating professional video principles

RTVI-4.4
Demonstrate mastery of aesthetics to include composition, coordination, balance, and color contrast

RTVI- 4.5
Demonstrate proper use and operation of studio equipment and production techniques while working as part of a production team

Domain – On-Air Talent/Programming
Students apply and adapt on-air techniques to produce a quality program.

RTVI-5.1
Demonstrate proficiency in on-air performance

RTVI-5.2
Apply and adapt programming elements using audience analysis

RTVI-5.3
Students integrate concepts of programming

RTVI-5.4
Demonstrate practices of delivery or performance while on-air

RTVI-5.5
Recommend technically acceptable visual components for on-air talent

Domain – Promotion and Sales
Students integrate knowledge of promotion and sales to support effective marketing.

RTVI-6.1
Evaluate industry marketing processes to demonstrate promotional principles

RTVI-6.2
Demonstrate industry sales principles

Domain – History
Students analyze inventions and technical and social developments that led to the creation of radio and television in a broadcast environment.

RTVI-7.1
Explain the development of the radio/television industry

RTVI-7.2
Explain the development of digital communications and entertainment media

RTVI-7.3
Identify the impact of communication history on today’s media

RTVI-7.4
Explain the recent technological developments and the future of telecommunications

RTVI-7.5
Explain recent programming developments and the future of telecommunications

Domain – Ethics and Law
Students evaluate the role of ethical decision-making as it relates to the industry.

RTVI-8.1
Identify and evaluate ethical issues

RTVI-8.2
Differentiate between commercial media products that are in the public domain and those that are protected under copyright laws

RTVI-8.3
investigate and demonstrate ethical use of equipment and storytelling through their productions

RTVI-8.4
Demonstrate ability to function as a team member

RTVI-8.5
Students apply knowledge of communication law to produce and broadcast legally

RTVI-8.6
Identify and evaluate communication law issues

RTVI-8.7
Apply communication law to broadcasts and projects

RTVI-8.8
Understand the importance of copyright laws and fair use exceptions of media reproduction, modification, distribution, public performance, and public display

RTVI-8.9
Compare intellectual property with various legal rights to protect creative content

Domain – Career Opportunities and Employment Skills
Students apply and adapt career resources to enhance career opportunities.

RTVI-9.1
Analyze careers available in digital communications and the entertainment media

RTVI-9.2
Investigate career opportunities offered by a technical school or college in digital communications and the entertainment media

RTVI-9.3
Construct a professional resume

RTVI-9.4
Produce a professional portfolio that demonstrates abilities

RTVI- 9.5
Students integrate use of terminology and understanding of organizational structure and interviewing principles to communicate clearly with other industry professionals

RTVI-9.6
Recognize and apply industry standard terminology

RTVI-9.7
Investigate the organizational structure of the industry

RTVI-9.8
Recognize and demonstrate preparation for and performance in professional interviews