Television Production Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

COMM-1337-001 Television Production

Prerequisites

COMM 1336

Course Description

Production techniques, theory of lighting, non- linear/digital and videotape editing and field camera operation.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ The Technique of Film and Video Editing, History, Theory and Practice,

\             5th edition, Ken Dancyger

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Student Performance

·       operate field camera and DVR equipment.

·       edit on nonlinear (computer) systems.

·       light for interior and exterior field production.

·       apply design principles (angle, lines, texture, movement, eye lines,

   contrast, symmetry, etc.) to audio/video acquisition and editing.

·       use formal pre-production planning (story boarding, scripting, logging, and

   copyright permission or release forms).

·       adjust timing and continuity in audio/video transitions based on pre-set

   time lengths, music, dialogue, or action.

·       state rights and limitations in using or creating common law vs.

   statutory copyrighted material.

·       produce several samples of ENG and EFP productions.

·       have the ability to tell a story with audio and video.

·       demonstrate a professional attitude and performance as a supportive crew member.

operate production equipment necessary for video programs.

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EVALUATION:

       Lab exercises                           70%

       Professional performance                 10%  

       Midterm Exam: Production Practicum     10%

       Final Exam: Test                         10%

      LAB EXERCISES:

  1. Editing Tutorial on Nonlinear                10%

  2. Camera Operation                         20%

  3. Lighting/sound                                 10%

  4. “How to” video                              30%

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