Every Friday the students at West Field high school watch Longhorn TV in their study hall
classes. These videos come from the school’s video production team that share the school
news, current events and interesting segments tha
t bring the school together.
This class is taught by Timothy Bean and there is a lot that goes into making a good
Longhorn TV video segment. Bean states “Having different types of segments” makes a good
episode. He adds, “not having the same thing and making sure not everyone says the same
thing” is the most important thing for the crew’s production. Simply, a good longhorn TV video is
“variety,” says Bean.
Teaching a class like this would be very interesting because you get to meet so many
different personalities and how their specific persona or talents can bring so much to Longhorn
TV. “What has been the best part of teaching it, having such different groups of people”, Bean
states. “It’s a large, different group of people and I enjoy that.”
Longhorn T.V is not a class like most. Teaching this class will mean Bean will have to be
more involved with the students. The class is extremely hands-on. “It’s one class where I don’t
stand up and teach, but instead we make things together,” That would be why Longhorn TV is
an enjoyable class to teach because you get involved with the students and the class.
Although Bean has taught many video production classes before this one, this is some
students’ first time in a class like this. Additionally this is the school’s first video production class.
Because of that, Longhorn TV will inevitably bring lots of. “I want to see tighter endings and
more effects on screen.” Bean states.
Longhorn T.V is an amazing class that students should definitely take next year. Bean is
a perfect teacher for that class because he is creative and builds a safe, hands-on environment.
Longhorn T.V is also a class because it’s something anyone could take and excel at very easily.
Whether you’re good at editing or interviewing, this class is a good choice for you.
