West High School – Telecommunications I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students will learn the theory, and basic to intermediate; fundamentals of broadcast television. From pre-production to post-production, students will be engaged in learning how to properly write scripts and rundowns, and the proper use of video production equipment and non-linear editing systems. This course is also designed to introduce the student to studio production using audio and video equipment in a operational television control room. The student is expected to be efficient in the operation of the audio and video equipment, obtain and understanding of audio-visual production, and understand the responsibility of each audio-visual production position by the end of the course. Students will also learn television directing skills in on “live” television productions. This production course also requires scripting, pre-production and postproduction of recorded presentations for the web and broadcast. Special emphasis is placed on theory and techniques of operation and editing. The course also focuses on mastering technical elements of production and developing a familiarity with the grammar of being a broadcast communicator. Students will participate in hands-on instruction to create a variety of video projects.