Introduction to Radio-TV Production Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

COMM-1336-002 Introduction to Radio-TV Production

Prerequisites

Course Description

Operation of studio and control room equipment for radio and television production; experience on production crew for programs and commercials; and understanding of visual elements of the electronic media.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Video Production Handbook, 4^th ed., Millerson & Owens,

Audio Production Worktext, 6^th ed., Reese, Gross & Gross

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Student Performance

1. The student will be able to list and analyze the responsibilities of the different production positions.

 2. The student will be able to demonstrate operation of audio production equipment, including Adobe

    Audition computer software, control consoles, analog and digital recorders.

 3. The student will be able to use the internet in conjunction with the text, to support learning and

     evaluation.

 4. The student will produce a 30 second commercial spot for radio using audio production computer

     software provided in the lab.

 5. The student will be able to demonstrate production techniques in audio.

 6. The student will be able to list the basic operational parts of the studio camera and explain the function

    of each.

 7. The student will be able to demonstrate the operation of the studio camera.

 8. The student will be able to demonstrate good camera composition.

 9. The student will be able to describe, produce and name the basic camera shots.

10. The student will be able to describe and demonstrate the key concepts of studio lighting.

11. The student will be able to identify the types and uses of various microphones.

12. The student will be able to display a basic knowledge of studio production equipment; including the

      switcher, audio console, videotape recorder and character generator.

13. The student will display responsibility and care in the use of equipment and material.

14. The student will be able to demonstrate basic operation of a video switcher including cuts, dissolves,

      fades, keys and special effects.

15. The student will serve in all TV production crew positions by participation in producing, directing,

      switching, directing audio, generating character/graphics by computer, managing studio floor, operating

      camera, operating video recorder and set up/break down of television studio equipment.

16. The student will produce and direct one 90 second music video that either tells a story or makes a

      statement and one 30/60 second live-on-tape TV commercial.

17. The student, when acting as Producer/Director, will demonstrate skills in scheduling, delegating crew

      members responsibilities, and professionalism; including self control, friendliness and understanding.

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Grading Criteria

FINAL GRADING:

Final Exam - 15%
Audio #1 - 5%
Audio #2 - 10% (30 second commercial)

Audio #3 – 10% (Multitrack )

Audio/Video #4 – 10%  (field audio or special project)
TV #1 - 10% (music video)
TV #2 - 15% (30/60 second commercial)

GRADES:

90 – 100   A

80 – 89.9  B

70 – 79.9  C

Below 70  F

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