Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III-Central Luzon
Division of Tarlac Province
TARLAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. San Roque, Tarlac City

Course Syllabus in SPJ Grade 8 Journalism

S.Y. 2016-2017

By
BLESSEDY M. CERVANTES, MA.Ed.

Course Title: Broadcasting and Scriptwriting (Journalism II)

Course Description:

This program is based on the “Rules and Regulations for the Implementation of
Republic Act No. 7079 (Campus Journalism Act of 1991)” which serves as an act
providing for the development of campus journalism and for other purposes.
Its main focus is primarily to engage the learners in the different activities, and to
hone their journalistic, broadcasting and script writing skills.

Course Goals:

This course aims to equip SPJ students with appropriate knowledge and skills
in broadcasting and script writing, and to produce good script writers and broadcasters
who can compete and win in the division, national, and international press
conferences. It is designed to develop the learner’s skills required in mass
communication (journalism and broadcast media).

Course Objectives:

1. Identify areas of development in various aspects of script writing and

broadcasting.
2. Nurture talents in script writing and broadcasting through activities requiring
critical & creative thinking and actual performances;
3. Strengthen ethical values on responsible journalism/broadcast media and
freedom of the press; and
4. Enhance skills and competencies in script writing and broadcasting.

Course Content:

Schedule Content

First Quarter (June 13-Aug.19, 2016)

WEEK 1
I. Introduction to SPJ
1.1. Features of SPJ Curriculum
1.2. Contents of the SPJ Curriculum

WEEK 2
II. Advanced News Writing
1.1. Types of Lead
1.1.1. Summary Lead
a. Features
b. Structure
c. Guidelines in Writing

WEEK 3
1.1.2. Grammatical-Beginning
Leads
a. Features
b. Structure
c. Guidelines in Writing

WEEK 4
1.1.3. Novelty Leads
a. Features
b. Structure
c. Guidelines in Writing

WEEK 5
1.2. News Structures
1.2.1. Straight News
a. Features
b. Organization
c. Writing Process

WEEK 6
1.2.2. Accident Story
a. Features
b. Organization
c. Writing Process

WEEK 7
1.2.3. Crime Story
a. Features
b. Organization
c. Writing Process
WEEK 8
1.2.4. Speech Story
a. Features
b. Organization
c. Writing Process

WEEK 9
1.2.5. News Feature
a. Features
b. Organization
c. Writing Process

WEEK 10
1.3. News Publishing
1.3.1. Mechanics
1.3.2. Guidelines
1.3.3. Lay-outing
1.3.4. Publishing
1.3.5. Critiquing

1.4. FIRST PERIODICAL TEST

Second Quarter (Aug. 22 – Nov. 4, 2016)

WEEK 1
III. Introduction to Broadcast Media
3.1. History
3.2. Legal Basis
3.3. Features
WEEK 2
IV. Broadcast News
1.1. Features
1.2. Guidelines
1.3. Rules
WEEK 3
1.4. Style
1.4.1. Mechanics
1.4.2. Lead-ins and lead-outs
1.4.3. Tags
WEEK 4
1.4.4. Teases
1.4.5. Voice-Overs
1.4.6. Attributions
WEEK 5
1.4.7. Word Usage
1.4.8. Numbers
WEEK 6
1.5. Script for Broadcast
1.5.1. Features
1.5.2. Guidelines
1.5.3. Structure
WEEK 7
1.5.4. Word Choices
1.5.5. Verbs
a. Tenses
WEEK 8
1.5.6. Person
1.5.7. Number
1.5.8. Voice
WEEK 9
1.5.9. Other Rules
a. Contractions
b. Pronouns
WEEK 10
c. Alliteration
d. Sibilance
e. Acronyms
f. Abbreviations
WEEK 11
II. Script Analysis

III. SECOND PERIODICAL TEST

Third Quarter (Nov. 7, 2016- Jan.20, 2017)

WEEK 1
IV. Script Writing for Radio
5.1. Features
5.2. Contents
WEEK 2
5.3. Terminologies
5.4. Rules
WEEK 3
5.5. Structure
 5.6. Parts
WEEK 4
5.7. Radio Script Writing
WEEK 5
VI. Radio Broadcasting
6.1. Features
6.2. Mechanics
WEEK 6
6.3. Guidelines
6.4. Pointers
WEEK 7
6.5. Radio Broadcasting
Workplace Integration
WEEK 8
6.6. Radio Broadcasting
Rehearsals
WEEK 9
6.7. Radio Broadcasting
Presentations

VII. THIRD PERIODICAL TEST

Fourth Quarter (Jan.23-March 24, 2017)

WEEK 1
VIII. Introduction to TV Script Writing &
Broadcasting
8.1. History
8.2. Features
8.3. Guidelines
WEEK 2
IX. TV Script Writing
9.1. Style
9.2. Mechanics
WEEK 3
9.3. Guidelines
9.4. Writing Processes
WEEK 4
X. TV Broadcasting
10.1. Filmmaking concepts
10.2. Shot Types
WEEK 5
10.3. Editing
10.3.1. Rules
10.3.2. Tools
WEEK 6
 XI. Broadcast Preparation
WEEK 7
XII. Broadcast Production
WEEK 8
XIII. Broadcast Critiquing
XIV. Broadcast Final Editing

XV. FOURTH PERIODICAL TEST

Course Assessment:

Based on the DepEd Order No.8 s. 2015, the Grade 7 learners will be assessed
in terms of the following:

1. Formative
2. Summative
Components (under eNGLISH):
Written Work -30%
Performance Task -50%
Quarterly Assessment -20%

Total: 100%

Course Materials:

Laptop, LCD Projector, Desktop Computer, CDs, and Sample Scripts

Course References:

Block, M. (2011). Writing Broadcast News. CQ Press. Washington, DC.

Rahorn, R. (1992). Defense Information School Broadcasting Writing Style

Guide. Bonus Books, Inc. Chicago/.

Wordpress (2016). Skyview Broadcasting and Media Production. Retrieved from

the world wide web at http://bcast.skyviewlibrary.org/broadcasting-
ii/broadcasting-2-course-outline/

Course Requirements:
 1. Journalism Notebook
2. Data Sheets
3. CDs/ SD cards
4. Audio and video recorder

Policies:

1. Attend classes regularly.

2. Observe promptness in submission of outputs.
3. Comply with necessary requirements.
4. Manifest respect and discipline in all times.
5. Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of one’s self and the learning environment.