The Senior Broadcast Communications Class records student council campaign videos

Under the direction of David Graessle, Senior Broadcast Communications students gain an understanding of all aspects of film production. The students examine the process from pre-production to production and post-production roles.

The students start with a spreadsheet to schedule and plan the student council videos. Through this process, students learn how to create a spreadsheet and develop organization and time management skills. Spreadsheet skills are a critical foundation in preparation for future studies and the workplace.

Learning to operate video cameras, microphones, and equipment is a foundational skill essential to the class. Students are expected to be self-motivated, dependable, and work well within a team setting.

Our Broadcast Communication students assist with the writing process by creating storylines and scripts. Students develop a point of view, tone, style, and mood for the scenarios.

Over twenty student videos are recorded using proper lighting and sound. Next is the process of turning the recording into a professional-looking iMovie with composite layers of video, text, and audio.

The students are excited to take on such a significant endeavor. Upon its completion, they will have gained experience collaborating on a project as a team, learning video production, and gaining real-world work experience.

By incorporating project-based and collaborative learning into Broadcast Communications, students benefit from developing both cognitive and social skills, which help form a positive school environment.