Produce and Pitch!

You will work in a production team to develop and "pitch" your idea for our eighth grade magazine format television show. Each member of your four person group should select a role from the following list:

• Producer: You are in charge of organizing the group. It is your job to make sure that all tasks are completed. You will also be responsible for helping to create and organize the final presentation of your group segment idea. You are also responsible for determining and presenting the budgetary needs for producing your segment. It will be responsibility to make sure that consensus is reached on group decisions.
• Scriptwriter: Although each group member should contribute their thoughts, you will be responsible for actually writing/typing the proposal. You will need to include essential details in a summary, as well as a sample script for the segment.
• Audio Engineer: You are responsible for the audio components of your segment. You should prepare a cassette tape that will include segment music, sound effects, as well as a list that details specific needs-(lavalieres, pzm, hand held mic, mike stand, etc.
• Art Director: Your job is to "dress" the set. You will need to create a list of materials and props that will be needed for your proposed segment. Are there any wardrobe considerations that need to be made for this segment? You are also responsible for creating a graphic image that can be used as an icon for the proposed segment.

1.Divide into groups of four.

2. As a group, decide upon roles for each person.

3. As a group, read your tasks and brainstorm different ideas for a segment. Keep in mind the goals that we have set as a class for standards in the development of children's television programming.

4. Discuss the assessment criteria and develop your action plan.

5. Search through your resources to gather information.

6. Create your presentation materials. Practice your pitch.

Resources:

Producer:

Scriptwriter:

(http://www.learningmedia.co.nz/nz/rl/rl9807/rl980708.htm) -scriptwriting article

(http://www.mindspring.com/~mmm/menu.html)- script doctor's homepage

Audio Engineer:

(http://www.marblehead.net/foley/)

(http://ericir.syr.edu/Projects/Newton/12/Lessons/movisnd.html)

(http:// www.mtn.org/~jstearns/Sound Effects.html)

Art Director: