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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 01
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of the correct operation of the camera.
Objective 0101
Basic parts of a camera
- CCD/CMOS
- Lens
- Body
- Viewfinder
Objective 0102
Camera movements
- Pan
- Truck
- Dolly
- Arc
- Pedestal
- Tilt.
Objective 0103
Picture composition
- Rule of thirds
- Nose room
- Headroom
- Lead room
Objective 0104
Shot selections
- Wide or long (LS)
- Medium (MS)
- Close up (CU)
- Extreme close up (ECU)
- Over‐the‐shoulder (O/S)
- Cross shot (XS)
Objective 0105
Camera operation
- Focus
- White balance
- Setting the iris
Objective 0106
Camera Support
Objective 0107
Teleprompter
Standard 02
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of audio systems and how they are used.
Objective 0201
Microphones
- Pickup patterns
- Omnidirectional
- Unidirectional
- Microphone types
- Lavaliere
- Hand
- Shotgun/Boom
- Camera
- Connectors
- XLR
- Mini (1/8”)
- Phone (1/4”)
- USB
Objective 0202
Audio Mixer parts
- Mic/line Inputs
- Mic/line faders
- VU Meter
- Master Fader
- Line Out
Standard 03
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of lighting systems and how they are used.
Objective 0301
Principles of Lighting
- Triangle or three‐point lighting
- Key (Spot)
- Back or Halo (Spot)
- Fill (Flood)
Objective 0302
Lighting instruments and accessories
- Spot (direct)
- Flood (diffused)
- Barn doors
Objective 0303
Lighting
- Base lighting
- Chroma key
- Background
- Falloff
Standard 04
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of preproduction.
Objective 0401
Preproduction meeting
Objective 0402
Script
Objective 0403
Rundown
Objective 0404
Studio preparation
Standard 05
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of studio operation.
Objective 0501
Crew responsibilities
- Producer
- Director
- Technical director
- Floor director
- Camera operator
- Audio
- Video playback
- Graphics
- Talent
Standard 06
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of control room operation.
Objective 0601
Crew responsibilities
- Producer
- Director
- Technical director
- Audio
- Video playback
- Graphics
- Teleprompter
- Still Store
Objective 0602
Production Switcher Parts
- Preview Bus
- Program Bus
- Key Bus
- Mix/Effects (M/E)
- Fader Bar
Standard 07
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate knowledge of visual effects and graphics.
Objective 0701
Visual effects
- Chroma key
- Picture in Picture (PIP)
- Virtual Studio
- Transitions
Objective 0702
Graphics
- Text
- Fonts
- Colors
- Title safe area
- Computer‐generated design
- Still Images
- Lower Third
Standard 08
Students will be able to understand and practice copyright laws, ethics and legal issues dealing with photography as identified in United States Code Title 17 Chapter 1 Section 101.
Objective 0801
Define copyright.
Objective 0802
Other definitions
- Audiovisual works
- Computer program
- Copies
- Copyright owner
- Digital transmission
- Financial gain
- Pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
- Work of visual art
Objective 0803
Students will practice ethics and rules governing photojournalism (i.e. Editorial content must not be changed)
Objective 0804
Students will practice correct usage of copyright laws (i.e. the right to reproduce, manipulate, distribute, plagiarize or exhibit another photographer’s work outside of fair use provisions)
- Time limitations
- Portion limitations
- Text material
- Illustrations and photographs
- Copying and distribution limitations
Objective 0805
Students will demonstrate understanding of ethics related to social and legal issues in subject choice (i.e. model releases, image appropriateness, and cultural sensitivity)
Standard 09
Students will understand the need for professional development.
Objective 0901
Complete a personal inventory.
Objective 0902
Set and meet goals.
Objective 0903
Be self‐motivated.
Objective 0904
Know how to make decisions.
Objective 0905
Know how to manage time.
Objective 0906
Organize personal belongings and equipment.
Objective 0907
Learn to communicate verbally.
Objective 0908
Write effective communications.
Objective 0909
Establish a personal reading program.
Objective 0910
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.
Objective 0911*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
- State the SkillsUSA motto.
- State the SkillsUSA creed.
- Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
- Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
- Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.
Standard 10
Students will understand the need for leadership skills.
Objective 1001
Serve on a committee.
Objective 1002
Prepare an agenda.
Objective 1003
Assist in planning a meeting.
Objective 1004
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
Objective 1005
Participate in a school project.
Objective 1006
Attend a community meeting.
Objective 1007
Practice effective speaking.
Objective 1008
Present a three‐ to five‐minute talk.
Objective 1009
Implement a leadership project.
Objective 1010*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
- Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
- State the SkillsUSA pledge.
- Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.
Standard 11
Students will understand the need for career planning.
Objective 1101
Define your future occupation.
Objective 1102
Survey employment opportunities.
Objective 1103
Report on a trade journal article.
Objective 1104
Explore opportunities for advanced training.
Objective 1105
Conduct a worker interview.
Objective 1106
Contact a professional association.
Objective 1107
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.
Objective 1108
Give a talk about your career.
Objective 1109
Review career goals.
Standard 12
Students will understand the importance of employability and work habits.
Objective 1201
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.
Objective 1202
Evaluate your personal ethics.
- Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics.
Objective 1203
Build a job search network.
Objective 1204
Find job leads.
Objective 1205
Write a resume.
Objective 1206
Create a job portfolio.
Objective 1207
Complete a job application.
Objective 1208
Write a business letter and memo.
Objective 1209
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.
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