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

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