Lone Star High School – Audio/Video Production II

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

As the second-level course of a four-tiered program, students will create and develop industry-level audio and video products to contribute to various broadcast productions. These products range from news packages, public service announcements, advertisements, entertainment segments and more. Students are expected to operate studio cameras, audio soundboards, lighting equipment and teleprompter systems. As a member of the Audio/Video Production program, students will also be expected to demonstrate directing and producing skills and serve as voice and on-camera talent. Students will create and build a professional portfolio to demonstrate mastery of skills and experience. In addition to content production, students will develop community partnerships to create advertising and marketing strategies that promote student-led productions. Course projects and assignments will require additional time outside of the instructional period. As a member of the program, students have an opportunity to compete in multiple competitions.Teacher recommendation is required for this course and a $$ 50$ course fee. # Practicum in News Production I –(2 Credits-single blocked class with outside of school requirements) 11th-12th Grade As the third-level in a four-tiered program, this course has a required lab component that serves as a second credit. Students enrolled in Practicum in Audio-Video Production, will create and develop industry-standard audio and video products to contribute to various campus, district and community publications. Students will focus on in-depth, impact pieces tailored to their campus, community and district. As an advanced member of the program, students are expected to operate studio cameras, audio soundboards, lighting equipment and teleprompter systems. Students will also be expected to demonstrate directing, producing skills, serve as on-camera talent and in a leadership capacity. Practicum members will engage in mentorship and recruitment within the campus and feeder schools. Students will also have an opportunity to enhance their portfolios and connect with industry professionals. Course projects and assignments will require additional time outside of the instructional period. Time spent outside of class will contribute to the mandatory lab component required for this course . As a member of the program, students have an opportunity to compete in multiple competitions. Teacher recommendation is required for this course and a $$ 50$ course fee. # Practicum in News Production II – (2 Credits-single blocked class with outside of school requirements) 12th Grade As the fourth-level in the program, this course has a required lab component that serves as a second credit. Students will create and develop audio and visual productions in a concentrated area.Students will demonstrate advanced storytelling and production mastery. Practicum members will engage in mentorship and recruitment within the campus and feeder schools. Students will serve as campus ambassadors at a district level and collaborate with community leaders. They will also have an opportunity to enhance their portfolios and connect with industry professionals. As an advanced member of the program, students are expected to operate studio cameras, audio soundboards, lighting equipment and teleprompter systems. Practicum members will also be expected to demonstrate directing, producing skills, serve as on-camera talent and in a leadership capacity. Course projects and assignments will require additional time outside of the instructional period. Time spent outside of class will contribute to the mandatory lab component required for this course . As a member of the program, students have an opportunity to compete in multiple competitions. Teacher recommendation is required for this course and a $$ 50$ course fee. Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate their knowledge gained from Sports Broadcasting and use it in a practical sports aspect in which they will produce, shoot, and report LIVE games from The Ford Center, Memorial Stadium, Toyota Stadium, and High School campuses according to the sport in season (i.e. Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.). All games and events will be streamed live on FriscoISDsports.com and the NFHS Network allowing a real-world experience in live broadcasting. Students will also produce packaged stories to show on the Frisco Sports Network. Students will serve as staff members for football venue video boards including but not limited to: cameras, replay systems, and live graphics. This course provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and serves as a primer for progression into Practicum in Sports Broadcasting II and eventually the live broadcasting industry.. Students will serve as directors and producers on the Frisco Sports Network for all live broadcasts events. Students enrolled in this course will demonstrate their knowledge gained from Practicum Sports Broadcast I and use it in a practical sports aspect in which they will direct, produce, and report LIVE games from The Ford Center, Memorial Stadium, Toyota Stadium, and High School campuses according to the sport in season (i.e. Softball, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.). Students will serve as staff members for the Frisco Sports Network in roles including but not limited to: Play-by-Play, Color Commentary, Sideline Reporting, and Technical Directing. Students will also produce packaged stories to show on the Frisco Sports Network. This course provides hands-on learning opportunities for students and serves as a foundation for entry into the live broadcasting industry.