Evaluating the Purpose and Effectiveness of the Standards for Teaching Television Production Curriculum in Utah High Schools

Authors

Seth Warburton, Brigham Young University
Dr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University

Keywords

television production curriculum, Utah, high school, teaching practices, production techniques

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare Utah high school television production teaching practices and standards to industry television production standards and techniques. The intent of this study was to evaluate (a) if schools are teaching appropriate television production standards and techniques; (b) if the limited equipment schools can provide adequately prepare students to work in an environment that requires such diverse technology; (c) what the relative impact teaching television production to high school students is having on students in regards to career exploration, preparation, academic achievement, and so forth.

Recommended Citation

Warburton, Seth and Wright, Dr. Geoff (2013) "Evaluating the Purpose and Effectiveness of the Standards for Teaching Television Production Curriculum in Utah High Schools," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 74.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/74