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Mission:

To learn the fundamentals and finer points of writing, filming and editing for TV, and to use that knowledge in service to Rocky in three ways:

1. Weekly Broadcasts--we will design, create, produce and broadcast a weekly program that showcases the best that Rocky's students and staff have to offer, while striving to provide a balance of useful information and appropriate entertainment.
2. School Club/Activity Promotion Project--we will each identify a club or activity at Rocky, and contract with that organization to produce a promotional video for them according to their specifications.
3. Colorado High School Video Awards Contest--we will promote and administer this year's contest. Three years ago, we designed and launched this contest to recognize and celebrate the work and creativity of video students from all over Colorado. It is getting larger every year and becoming widely recognized, even by colleges and universities with film and video programs.

This class is:

• a chance to learn about TV and video through your own active experience rather than the typical classroom format.
• a chance to discover and share with Rocky and the community the positive things that happen here.
• an exercise in team work. You will be working closely with the other members of the class to create a product that we all can be proud of.
• a chance to push yourself creatively and technically--to set high goals for yourself and take satisfaction in achieving them.
• an opportunity to think about an important form of communication that touches more people every day than any other form, and to refine your ability to communicate in all forms.
• a survey of the fundamental elements of an industry and medium that is global in its influence and cutting-edge in its technology--we will be using the latest advancements in digital filming, editing and DVD creation.
• an opportunity to learn skills that can earn you money right now, or enable you to make sound decisions about pursuing further education for a career in the field.

This class is NOT:

• a blow-off class. You will be given high expectations for writing, filming, editing and learning, and you will be held accountable for achieving those high expectations.
• a chance to mess around for ninety minutes in other parts of the building. Times will arise when you will need to leave the room during class to work on a project. You will EARN the right to leave the room by demonstrating to me that you have the RESPONSIBILITY to handle it, and you will be held accountable for your behavior at all times.
• a forum for you to appeal to your own circle of friends at the expense or exclusion of the greater audience. This class is driven by a universal audience, not an isolated one.
• required. Think of this class as a Public Relations department for Rocky, just like you would find at Hewlett Packard or Kodak or any other large corporation. If you are unable to carry yourself PROFESSIONALLY in every way, you CAN be fired.

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