PSA Public Service Announcement Assignment A Public Service Announcement, or PSA, is a 30 or 60 second for this assignment.
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.” aba.org
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.” PBS.org
Public Service Announcement: You will individually or 3 total in group: Research the topic Write and pitch proposal (3 proposals) Choose the final to produce Write script Draw storyboards Direct and shoot video (if you act it must be a small part) Edit video
Public Service Announcement: Can be aired on our Morning Show Can be entered in Media Festival
Public Service Announcement: Our assignment is exactly 30s or 60s no Credits Everything must be original Music and images.
PSA Examples…websites
PSA Topic Pick one of the following: dcoe.k12.ca.us/te achers/jismay/vid eo/PSA%20LIST.h tm dcoe.k12.ca.us/te achers/jismay/vid eo/PSA%20LIST.h tm
Smoking PSA Topics Health Consequences Social Consequences Jobs-Hiring Dating
Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues
Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues
Personal Safety PSA Topics Tips for keeping safe from crime. How to get additional information
Eating Disorders PSA Topics How to identify if you Have 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/Littering PSA Topics
Campus Littering 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 Harassment PSA Topics
Teen Dating Violence PSA Topics
Domestic Violence PSA Topics
Runaway Hotline PSA Topics
Suicide Prevention Hotline PSA Topics
Sexual Assault Hotline PSA Topics
Skin Cancer Prevention PSA Topics
Study Habits PSA Topics
Texting or cell phone use while driving PSA Topics Distracted Driving
Guidelines for using 911 (from a cell phone) PSA Topics
Personal Fitness PSA Topics
Calories of Various Foods PSA Topics
Healthy Eating Choices PSA Topics
Benefits of Breakfast PSA Topics
Youth Volunteerism PSA Topics
Safety on the Internet PSA Topics
Online Bullying PSA Topics
Illegal File Sharing PSA Topics
Internet Addiction PSA Topics
Hearing Damage (Loud Music) PSA Topics
Goal Setting PSA Topics
Student Ideas? Discuss unlisted ideas with your teacher for pre- approval PSA Topics
PSA Examples Successful PSAs: Tell a story Use a voiceover Gives facts Refer viewer to a resource for additional information.
PSA Examples PSA Student Examples
Production Students shoot projects Students shoot projects Locations outside of school are more interesting Locations outside of school are more interesting Record narration track right into camera Record narration track right into camera
Post Production Edit Project Edit Project Copyright Issues Copyright Issues Music Royalty Free Garageband Images