Figuring Out Communication Objectives

I watched one game from last season. The game was Dixie vs. California Baptist on October 25. They went to five games, and I took a page of notes that I never would have even thought about before beginning my capstone project.

I tried to look at the game through the eyes of a producer, and through the eyes of viewer. I don't know all of the ins and outs of producing, but I was able to figure out what I liked, and some things I want to change. This was a good start for me because I was able to analyze what I saw and figure out a way to make it better. This leads me to a couple communication objectives for my project. (I think)

Communication Objective

1- Leave Dixie State University with a better understanding of what it takes to become a producer for a live event. Compare my first broadcast with my last and see what I improved on and what aspects still need work.

2- Give the viewers an enjoyable program to watch. The game outcome will determine most of this, but I want to leave viewers with the impression that DSU has a good website to go to, to watch games when they cannot attend in person. I want the program to be understandable and viewer friendly for even those who do not necessarily understand all of the nuances of the game. One way I could see an opportunity for improvement would be to make graphics of rules that some people may not understand, such as if the ball is hit off the ceiling when is it playable and when is it a dead ball? There are many little rules like that, that I think would benefit the viewers and add some dimension to the broadcast.

3- Show my professor that I have worked to improve my knowledge and skills in the field of producing.

Notes and Observations

I attached some of the notes that I took while watching film so I could see what I needed to work on and what I wanted to implement (if they are possible) when I was producing.

I still don't think I am hitting the right mark with my communication objectives, so I will still need guidance on figuring out exactly what they are.