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The sky may not even be the limit for Brandon K. Hedgepeth, a 2020 Telecom graduate, Old Dominion University student, and Telecom intern who has participated and excelled in programs offered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium.

NNPS-TV always live broadcasts the NNPS School Board meetings, but recently the Telecom production team has started livestreaming the meetings on the Telecom student YouTube channel.

2 camera operators in stands with camera on tripod

The recent Telecom livestreams of high school volleyball were made possible - or at least simpler - by a WiFi camcorder made by JVC.

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We are seeking students to join the award-winning Telecom team! Open to all juniors and seniors of Newport News Public Schools. See your guidance counselor or call us at (757) 591-4687 for more information. See the Telecom FAQ.

Industry Outlook

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Career Opportunities

Producer
Director
Camera Operator
Technical Director
Production Assistant
Writer
Editor
Reporter

Telecom Program Highlights

Two years of hands-on experience in all aspects of television production
First-year students make broadcast-worthy material
Students earn college credit
TV-II students receive honors credit
Classes are taught by a faculty of working professionals
Students use state-of-the-art media production facilities
Students learn all phases of studio and remote digital broadcasting and production
Students can participate in local and national media associations
Students can compete using their skills on a state and national level (SkillsUSA)

Course Descriptions

Television Production I

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

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.

VERSO Tasks/Competencies

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Student Works

Click list in upper right to see playlist. Or go to the Student Channel on YouTube

Follow Telecom on social media

Students

Telecom intern is advocate for Space Grant group

School Board meetings now livestreamed on student YouTube channel

WiFi camera key to volleyball livestream