Video Production
Mass Communication I
This class is required before students move on to higher video classes where Wolf Television and SKTV are produced. At this entry level, students learn the basics of mass media operation. Students also have some hands-on experience with project planning, scripting, staging, video photography and computer video editing.
Mass Communication II
Prerequisite: Mass Communication I or Instructor Permission (Recommend a “B” minimum in the prerequisite class) Students build on basic skills from Mass Communication I, and learn to produce public service and promotional announcements for Wolf TV and SKTV, the school district cable channel. This class is also an introduction to journalism and students develop skills to produce news-style video stories for “Wolf Tracks”, our monthly news magazine show.
Professional I
Prerequisite: Mass Communication II or Instructor Permission Students participate in all phases of the production of WTV and SKTV. This is a “real-world” experience in everything from journalism, sports announcing, special effects editing, directing, news anchoring, acting. Student work is seen by our viewing audience of WTV, the SKHS closed circuit television system and also SKTV, our 24/7 digital cable channel, available in the households of 25,000 South Kitsap residents.
Professional II
Prerequisite: Video Production. Applications or Instructor Permission Same as Professional Video Production I, except students participate in the class every day, on both “A” and “B” days.
Management I
Prerequisite: Professional Video Production. Primarily for 3rd year video students who are considering a mass communication career and are now expected to assume more responsibility for our video programming. They continue to contribute to the content of WTV and SKTV and are given special consideration for “management roles” such as Wolf Tracks Executive Producer, Field Production Manager, Technical Supervisor, etc.
Management II
Prerequisite: Professional Video Production. Same as Management I, except students participate in the class every day, on both “A” and “B” days