PSA Production Process
What is a PSA? A public service announcement (PSA) or community service announcement (CSA) is a non-commercial advertisement broadcast on radio or television, ostensibly for the public good. PSAs are intended to modify public attitudes by raising awareness about specific issues.
Preproduction • Outline the PSA. • Identify key scenes and characters. • Compose script. • Choose any sound effects. • Practice the script
Production Set up equipment (including anything needed for sound effects). Record the segment in short segments. If working online, save often!
Postproduction Edit the audio as necessary. If working online, add any additional music or sound effects.
IDEAS FOR PSA Anti-Gang Smoking Teen Pregnancy Mental Health Helping those in need Anti-Drugs HIV Emergency Awareness Seat Belts Flu Shots Driving Awareness
When Finished Review the completed recording. Share the final piece with class. Provide a recording to be played over the school’s public address system.