1. PSA Production Process

2. 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.

3. Preproduction
• Outline the PSA.   • Identify key scenes and characters.   • Compose script.   • Choose any sound effects.   • Practice the script

4. Production
Set up equipment (including anything needed for sound effects).
Record the segment in short segments.
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5. Postproduction Edit the audio as necessary.
If working online, add any additional music or sound effects.

6. 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

7. 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.