Advanced TV Grading Policy: 2007-2008

The Advanced TV class is designed to give you a real-world experience in television production. Our focus will be on the following four critical elements of TV production:

-          Leadership

-          Technical Expertise

-          Quality

-          Teamwork

The Advanced TV class is responsible for all programming for our cable channel, NATV. As such, the class is set up as much as possible like a “real” television station. Throughout the semester, you will have the opportunity to do the sort of programming which interests you. Our five divisions are as follows:

-          News

-          Entertainment

-          Sports

-          Community Relations

-          TGIF

The following are my expectations of you as a mature young adult enrolled in this class:

1) Be respectful of yourself and others.

2) Put forth an honest effort.

3) Be willing to ask for and give assistance.

4) Be involved.

5) Exhibit appropriate behavior.

6) Express your creativity and flexibility.

7) Be here on time and ready to work.

Grading Criteria:

1)                   Serve on primary film or editing crew on a division production team every month. You must work in at least three divisions!!

2)                   Serve in all Job Responsibilities for AM Announcements. (Period 1 only)

3)                   Work with your class, or a group, to produce a TGIF every two (2) weeks.

4)                   Complete various quizzes, projects, duties as assigned by Mr. West

This is a workshop based class. You will work on most projects as a member of a team. Self-motivation and an ability to work effectively in a group are both critical components of your success. Your grade will be partially based on your ability to contribute your “fair share” to the group’s efforts.

While each assignment is worth a different amount of points, all assignments in Advanced TV are assessed on the following components:

Permanent Project Criteria:

Every project/assignment is subject to the following criteria:

Proposal Turned In (On Time):                                                        5%

Preliminary Story Board Turned In (On Time):                           15%

Raw Footage Deadline Met:                                                               20%

Specific Project Requirements Met:                                               20%

Final Product Quality:                                                                       40%

Please note: Regardless of the end quality of your project, if you do not follow the proper steps, the highest grade you can receive is a 60%!!

Late Projects:

If a project/Assignment is turned in after the final deadline, the following point reductions will occur:

1 school day late:                 10% reduction

2-4 school days late:                           20% reduction

5-7 school days late:                           30% reduction

8-10 school days late:                         40% reduction

11 + school days late:                         Project will not be accepted.             

The grading scale for Advanced TV is identical to the NA scale. Grades are rounded up. Ex) 89.4% = B, 89.5%  = A. 

Extra Credit Opportunities

Festivals and Contests: Participation in a broadcasting or film festival/contest is worth 100 extra credit points. Placing 1^st in a category in the festival/contest is worth an additional 100 points. Festival/contest notices will be placed on the “Check It Out” board by the double doors.

Outside Job Credits: It is possible to earn extra points for job credits performed beyond the class requirement.

Going Above and Beyond: It is possible to receive extra-credit points for providing video assistance for a teacher or class at NASH. In some instances, it is possible to receive extra-credit for assisting with NATV projects to which you have not been assigned. Division Leaders are able to grant extra-credit for performance as they see fit. Providing assistance where needed and being a team-player, while not criteria for extra-credit, are taken into consideration if a student’s grade falls short of an expected grade. 

General Information & Guidance for a Successful NATV Experience:

As a member of an NATV Programming Team, you will be responsible for the creation of programming for the NATV cable channel. We reach a potential market of 250,000 people. The community and school district have invested a great deal of both money and time in the creation and maintenance of this cable channel. As such, they expect a high level of quality in our programming. It is imperative that all work turned in be school-appropriate, professional and informative. A large part of your grade on each project will be the overall quality of the content, filming and editing. Follow the guidelines you are given. You are responsible for your daily communication with your team members. A system is in place to facilitate this communication. Deadlines are also a huge part of your grade. Keep that in mind.    

Another critical component of the Advanced TV class is your creativity and a willingness to think outside of your comfort zone. This class is project based in order to give you the opportunity to perfect your filming and editing skills. Think of this as your final journey to TV Mastery!!

As a member of the Advanced TV class, you are given certain freedoms not enjoyed by traditional students. Your open access to the building, ability to leave the building and film on the campus grounds and permission to be out of class without a pass are all privileges. If they are abused, they will be taken away. With freedom comes responsibility. The building administration and teachers are willing to allow your freedom based on the belief you will exhibit responsibility. Do not let them, or me, down!

Proposals for new NATV programming are always being accepted & encouraged. If you have an idea, throw it out for everyone to see. Your idea may be the next piece of programming we bring to NATV. If you keep it to yourself, there is ZERO chance it will air!