1. PSA Public Service Announcements

2. 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

3. 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

4. PSA Examples Successful PSAs: Tell a story Use a voiceover Gives facts Refer viewer to a resource for additional information.

5. Public Service Announcement: You will individually: Select a topic Research the topic Write script Voice the PSA Complete by adding Music Bed

6. Public Service Announcement: WILL BE AIRED ON COURSE WEBSITE, WCA-TV, & WHS WEBSITES

7. Public Service Announcement: Your assignment is to create 2 60 second PSA(s) INCLUDING A SCRIPTED CLASS ID.

8. PSA Topics Pick one of the following:

9. Smoking PSA Topics Health Consequences Social Consequences Jobs-Hiring Dating

10. Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues

11. Prescription Drug Abuse PSA Topics Health Consequences Legal Consequences Psychological Issues

12. Personal Safety PSA Topics Tips for keeping safe from crime. How to get additional information

13. Eating Disorders PSA Topics How to identify if you Have a problem. Where to seek additional information

14. Alcohol Abuse PSA Topics

15. Depression PSA Topics Symptoms Treatable Resources for help

16. Teen Drunk Driving Consequences PSA Topics Legal consequences Deaths and injuries

17. Pollution/Littering PSA Topics

18. Campus Littering PSA Topics

19. Household Chemical Disposal

20. Pet Adoption PSA Topics

21. Steroid Use PSA Topics

22. Stereotypes PSA Topics

23. Stay in School PSA Topics

24. Peer Pressure PSA Topics

25. Sexual Harassment PSA Topics

26. Teen Dating Violence PSA Topics

27. Domestic Violence PSA Topics

28. Suicide Prevention Hotline PSA Topics

29. Study Habits PSA Topics

30. Texting or cell phone use while driving PSA Topics Distracted Driving

31. Personal Fitness PSA Topics

32. Healthy Eating Choices PSA Topics

33. Benefits of Breakfast PSA Topics

34. Safety on the Internet PSA Topics

35. Online Bullying PSA Topics

36. Goal Setting PSA Topics

37. Student Ideas? Discuss unlisted ideas with your teacher for pre- approval PSA Topics

38. Preproduction Teacher presents topics Teacher presents topics Students commit to one Students commit to one Student pitches idea to teacher Student pitches idea to teacher Students begin research of topic Students begin research of topic Students brainstorm ideas Students brainstorm ideas

39. Preproduction Students pitch concept to teacher Students pitch concept to teacher Students write concept: Students write concept: Your name, period and date in the upper right hand corner. Your name, period and date in the upper right hand corner. · Topic: (selected from the list) · Hook: (what is going to keep you audience from changing the channel?) · Facts: (what do you want your audience to know about this issue you are presenting)

40. Production Record narration track in Radio Studios Record narration track in Radio Studios