Post on 30-Dec-2015
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PSAPublic Service
Announcements
Definition: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
“Defined by the Federal Communications Commission as an unpaid announcement that promotes the programs of government or voluntary agencies or that serves the public interest. PSAs can be produced for television and radio broadcast.”
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Definition:PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
“Announcements that inform the public about safety and health information, community services or public affairs. Produced and programmed much like commercials, but usually not produced for profit.”
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PSA Examples
Successful PSAs:• Tell a story• Use a voiceover• Gives facts• Refer viewer to a resourcefor additional information.
Public Service Announcement: You will individually: •Select a topic•Research the topic•Write script•Voice the PSA•Complete by adding Music Bed
Public Service Announcement:
WILL BE AIRED ON COURSE WEBSITE, WCA-TV, & WHS WEBSITES
Public Service Announcement: Your assignment is to create 2 60 second PSA(s) INCLUDING A SCRIPTED CLASS ID.
PSA TopicsPick one of the
following:
Smoking
PSA Topics
Health ConsequencesSocial Consequences
Jobs-HiringDating
Drug Abuse
PSA Topics
Health ConsequencesLegal ConsequencesPsychological Issues
PrescriptionDrug Abuse
PSA Topics
Health ConsequencesLegal ConsequencesPsychological Issues
Personal Safety
PSA Topics
• Tips for keeping safefrom crime.• How to get additional information
Eating Disorders
PSA Topics
• How to identify if youHave a problem.• Where to seek additional information
Alcohol Abuse
PSA Topics
Depression
PSA Topics
•Symptoms•Treatable•Resources for help
Teen Drunk Driving Consequences
PSA Topics
• Legal consequences• Deaths and injuries
Pollution/LitteringPSA Topics
Campus LitteringPSA Topics
PSA Topics
Household Chemical Disposal
Pet Adoption
PSA Topics
Steroid Use
PSA Topics
Stereotypes
PSA Topics
Stay in School
PSA Topics
Peer Pressure
PSA Topics
Sexual HarassmentPSA Topics
Teen Dating Violence
PSA Topics
Domestic Violence
PSA Topics
Suicide Prevention Hotline
PSA Topics
Study HabitsPSA Topics
Texting or cell phone use while driving
PSA Topics
Distracted Driving
Personal Fitness
PSA Topics
Healthy Eating Choices
PSA Topics
Benefits of Breakfast
PSA Topics
Safety on the Internet
PSA Topics
Online Bullying
PSA Topics
Goal Setting
PSA Topics
Student Ideas?Discuss unlisted ideas with your teacher for pre-approval
PSA Topics
Preproduction
Teacher presents topicsTeacher presents topics Students commit to oneStudents commit to one Student pitches idea to teacherStudent pitches idea to teacher Students begin research of topicStudents begin research of topic Students brainstorm ideas Students brainstorm ideas
Preproduction Students pitch concept to teacherStudents pitch concept to teacher Students write concept: Students write concept: Your nameYour name, , periodperiod and and datedate in the in the
upper right hand corner. upper right hand corner. ·· Topic: Topic: (selected from the list) (selected from the list)·· Hook: Hook: (what is going to keep you (what is going to keep you
audience from changing the channel?)audience from changing the channel?)· · Facts:Facts: (what do you want your audience (what do you want your audience
to know about this issue you are to know about this issue you are presenting)presenting)
Production
Record narration track in Radio StudiosRecord narration track in Radio Studios