Policies

** Fall Semester, 2012 **
 * Video Production **
 * Policies **
 * THTV students are considered leaders in the school and must set a positive example for all students. Inappropriate behavior, suspensions, etc., are all reason to be dropped from the class with an E, shortened schedule, etc. DON'T GET SUSPENDED!!!


 * FIVE (5) “No Penalty” Absences are allowed during the semester. This includes EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED absences.
 * After five, there is a 10 point deduction from your participation grade for **each absence** UNLESS it is a school approved field trip.
 * Example: You are absent 7 times during the semester. The first five absences are “no penalty.” There will be a 10 point deduction for absence #6 and a 10 point deduction for #7. Total deduction for participation=20 points.


 * ** Each Tardy ** will result in a five (5) point deduction from your participation grade. Tardy means arrival after 7:45 in the morning.


 * There are **five** videos, plus 4 bumpers **required** during the course of first semester. __You are encouraged to do more__. There are deadlines and descriptions assigned for each video. Videos that do not get turned in by the deadline will receive a grade deduction of up to 50%.


 * There is a class wiki. You must check it daily for updates. The URL for the wiki is: claytonthtv.wikispaces.com. You need to put this URL in your phone, or your planner, so that you have it with you at all times.


 * There are rubrics on the wiki for your guidance. However, **PRINTED rubrics** are stored in folders outside my office. You need to let me know when folders are empty.


 * If you are going to be absent when you are part of THTV Cast and Crew, it is your responsibility to find a sub to replace you during your absence regardless of the reason for your absence. **Get the phone numbers of a few friends that you can contact to help you.**


 * All of your videos need to be produced so that they can air on THTV. They must be “Show Case Quality.” This means:


 * I have approved of a storyboard and/or script BEFORE shooting takes place.
 * You turn in your storyboard and/or script with your rubric when project is complete in order to get a grade. Bumpers do not need a storyboard/script
 * The video has a clear and obvious storyline with a beginning, middle, and end.
 * If the video has music, it is ORIGINAL or from a Creative Commons source. **No music from popular artists (like those found on Youtube will be allowed for THTV announcements or Facebook uploads.**
 * The video uses high quality production techniques
 * Video is in focus
 * Video is properly white-balanced
 * Script is well-written
 * Edits are clean and pacing is appropriate
 * Transitions/Effects/Wipes are used for a purpose
 * Audio levels are set correctly (-18 to -24 for music; -6 to -12 for voice/narration)
 * All text is spelled correctly.
 * One commonly misspelled word is A-N-N-O-U-N-C-E-M-E-N-T-S.
 * B-I-R-T-H-D-A-Y-S does NOT have an apostrophe.


 * ** Videos may not air on THTV without prior approval from me. **
 * Assessment **
 * Cast and Crew**--**Each C&C member can receive up to 10 points per day during the rotation.


 * Were you on time every day during the rotation?
 * If not, you will receive a **five** (5) point deduction for each tardy.


 * Were you present every day during the rotation?
 * If not, you will receive a 10 point deduction for each absence. **(Exception: School field trips)**


 * EXAMPLE: **
 * 10 day rotation.
 * You were absent one time (this includes your FIRST absence in the class, and tardy three times.
 * 100 **-** 10 points for absence - 15 points for tardies
 * ** = ** 100**-**25 points
 * = 75 points earned for rotation
 * =Grade of C for rotation.


 * Did you get better at your job throughout the duration of the rotation?
 * Did you have a positive attitude during your rotation?
 * Camera people—Stand up during capturing
 * Prompter--Help with countdown and cueing
 * Prompter--Relay messages from the director in the control room
 * Camera and Prompter--Keep head phone conversation to a minimum
 * Director, Camera, Prompter--No disrespect to cast and crew while on headphones
 * No distractions—No one in studio except C&C
 * Anchors—Don’t yell/complain when there are technical issues that you might not have been informed about during capture. Just do your job. Ask questions later.
 * Did you help others who might have been unsure of a procedure?
 * Graphics—Did you work with prompter to make sure that birthday and weather information is:
 * Accurate
 * The same as what is recorded
 * Spelled correctly
 * Did you ask if there were websites that should be included?
 * Did you tell the Play-out person that there are websites to be included?


 * Video Projects—Each Video Project is worth 100 points.
 * Did you look at the rubric BEFORE during Pre-Production?
 * Was the pre-planning production script or storyboard approved by me BEFORE production took place?
 * Was the video “Show Case Quality?”
 * Did you complete the four REQUIRED video projects that are listed in the wiki?
 * Did you turn in FOUR bumpers at a time for full credit?
 * Two Weather/Birthday
 * Two Sports
 * Did you meet the deadline for each of the required videos?


 * You must complete a Video of Choice. Did you provide me with **four areas** that you wanted to be critiqued on the rubric? Do not leave any of the four areas blank, or video will not be graded and will be considered late.

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