Skip To Main Content

Broadcasting Class Premiers at Seaford High School

Broadcasting Class Premiers at Seaford High School

A group of Seaford High School students are learning how to be both informative and innovative in a new broadcasting class this year. The art elective, open to freshmen through seniors, allows them to explore the entire news gathering process from story idea to finished product.   

Teacher Curtis Tripoli first introduced students to the editing software, Adobe Premiere, by having them break down and put back together existing news packages and recording their own dialogue. They mastered the editing aspect so they could create their own original content. Students work in small groups to generate an idea, go around the school to film and conduct interviews, and edit their footage.  

Senior Aidan Haug said he enrolled in the class because he is interested in the editing process and enjoys creating content.  

“I like the filming process and editing, especially cutting up a video package,” he said. “I’m learning a lot about how to organize news packages.” 

Some of the stories students are working for the first show include the Drama Club’s new leadership and policies on cell phone and food in classrooms. The ultimate goal is to create a biweekly broadcast on their own YouTube channel. A broadcasting room is also in the works, but for now they are working in the digital art room and have equipment such as microphones and Canon cameras available for field reporting.  

Dr. Patrick Kennedy, coordinator of fine and applied arts, said development of the class began last year and he is thrilled to see it quickly become a success. The benefits are numerous as students learn how to use new technology while also enhancing important skills like writing, public speaking and teamwork. 

“A class like this provides new career opportunities for students to explore,” Dr. Kennedy said. “It’s project-based, hands-on learning, and it’s a blend of different content areas. It’s a great cross-section of a lot of different skills.” 

The image depicts a group of people, likely students or employees, working together at a computer workstation in an office or classroom setting. The foreground shows several individuals seated at desks, focused on their computer screens, while a person standing behind them appears to be providing guidance or assistance.
A group of young people, both male and female, are standing together in what appears to be a classroom or studio setting, with various posters and artwork displayed on the walls behind them.
A group of young students are seated at computer workstations, engaged in various computing activities in a classroom setting with shelves and other equipment visible in the background.