UDTV

UDTV (9-12) =UDTV I – Code No. 770 (Independent Study) (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)=

5 Days Per Week UDTV is a working television studio within the School District of Upper Dublin. UDTV 1 provides students with hands on experiences using the technologies of television production. Students will engage hands-on with camera operations, lighting, audio, switching, scriptwriting, field reporting, visual graphics and editing. Students in UDTV 1 will be responsible for creating a bi-weekly, topical news show to be viewed by the entire school. Students will have the opportunity to experience every production role from camera operator to anchor to news director. The UDTV student-staff members will become a team to create feature news spots aired on UDTV. Students will create collaboratively and critically think as the team pulls together to meet the challenges of on time production.



=UDTV II – Code No. 771 (Independent Study) (Grades 10, 11, 12)=

Prerequisite: UDTV I or permission of the instructor 5 Days Per Week In UDTV II the goal is to develop high quality content to be aired on Upper Dublin’s cable access network. UDTV II requires the responsibility for operations management of television and video production. The team is accountable for the overall content, production value, and on-time completion of program to be aired. A full working knowledge of television technologies will be expected. Students will develop leadership skills in managing personalities and talents of all students while working in the studio. 

=FILM PRODUCTION – Code No. 777 (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)=

5 Days Per Week Film Production will provide students with an understanding of the aspects of filmmaking including script writing, directing, producing, casting, editing and post-production through the exploration of genre such as narratives, documentaries, experimental and music video. Students also will learn the technical aspects of filmmaking including cinematography; sound and lighting; industry specific software used in screenwriting and editing; as well as other professional equipment used in filmmaking. Students will work both independently and collaboratively to produce several short films as well as simple exercises in a creative hands-on environment that simulates professional filmmaking.