Students
 SkillsUSA competition

SkillsUSA competition

Students edit their project during the SkillsUSA Virginia state competition in Hampton. NNPS Telecom students compete annually in the SkillsUSA competitions, at the district, state and national levels.

Covering the game

Covering the game

A student operates a hand-held camera during a Woodside High football game. Live football is in its 20th year of production.

Student PSA's

Student PSA's

A student camera operator records fellow students acting in a public service announcement warning of the dangers of texting while driving. Making a PSA is a fun and creative assignment.

Putting skills to work

Putting skills to work

Graduation is the time for Telecom students to shine! Each June, they put their knowledge and skills to work, recording all five high school graduations in order to make DVD's available for sale.

Making a music video

Making a music video

A rooftop at City Center is one of a variety of locations used when first-year Telecom students got an opportunity that many only dream of: producing a music video.

 

Student Works

Join Our Crew!

Now seeking students to join the award winning NNPS-TV Television Production team!
See your guidance counselor or call us at (757) 591-4687 for more information.

Course Descriptions: Television Production I & II

  • Television Production I is a full-year double-period course. The first year of study provides students with basic knowledge and skills in TV production. Students develop techniques in broadcast news operation, and studio and electronic filled productions.
  • Television Production II is a full-year, double-period course. The second year of study emphasizes specific occupational knowledge and skills. Students learn techniques in producing music videos, commercials and talk shows. Skills and knowledge gained will be used to produce programming for NNPS-TV.

Highlights

  • First-year students have the opportunity to make broadcast-worthy material.
  • Two years of hands-on experience in all aspects of television production.
  • Classes are taught by a faculty of working professionals.
  • State-of-the-art media production facilities.
  • Experience in all phases of studio, remote and digital broadcasting and production.
  • The opportunity to participate in local and national media associations.
  • The opportunity to compete using their skills on a state and national level. (SkillsUSA)

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Career Opportunities

  • Producers
  • Directors
  • Camera Operators
  • Technical Directors
  • Production Assistants
  • Writers
  • Editors

Industry Outlook

About the Program


For more information about taking this course, see your guidance counselor or call us at (757) 591-4687

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