RTVF 55 - TV Studio Production

Transfer Status

CSU

Unit(s)

3.00

• Lecture: 34.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/102.00 Total hours/2.00 Unit(s)
• Lab: 51.00 Contact hours/0.00 Out of class hours/51.00 Total hours/1.00 Unit(s)
• Total: 85.00 Contact hours/68.00 Out of class hours/153.00 Total hours/3.00 Unit(s)

Course Description: This course introduces theory, terminology and operation of a multi-camera television studio and control room. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Conceive and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection.
2. Utilize basic video production equipment correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and teleprompter.
3. Describe essential post production equipment for audio and video editing.
4. Analyze interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions.
5. Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform appropriate critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment.

Topic Titles / Suggested Time Topic

Lecture

Lab

1. Class Activities
2. Demonstrations
3. Discussion
4. Homework: Students are required to complete two hours of outside-of-class homework for each hour of lecture
5. Lecture
6. Problem-Solving Sessions

1. Quizzes
2. Projects
3. Homework
4. Written Assignments
5. Mid-term and final examinations

Reading Assignments

1. Read the chapter in the class text about studio camera operations with a focus on the three basic types of camera shots in terms of distance to the subject. Complete the study guide questions and be prepared to demonstrate the basic camera shots and other camera operations in class.
2. Read the chapter in the class text about communications between director and crew. Complete the study guide quiz and be prepared to demonstrate at least five basic intercom verbal commands a director would give a video production crew to accomplish specific tasks during a live performance recording.

Writing Assignments

1. Read the chapter in the textbook on preparing a program proposal to attract funding support from potential advertisers or underwriters. Write a 2-3 page program proposal for a potential financial backer detailing the scope of the production including such items as program length, feature performers, technical requirements, location issues, staffing needs, target audience.
2. Review a selected list of live musical performance video recordings. In 2-3 pages analyze them in terms of how well they used techniques such as lighting, audio, videography, computer graphics, set design, and staging to enhance the presentation.

Out-of-Class Assignments

1. Use an online job search database such as entertainmentcareers.net to identify audio/video production career opportunities in California and the United States. Describe at least three potential jobs in terms of location, job tasks, salary and experience required.
2. Prepare a 3-5 page production plan for a studio recording of a live musical performance. Be sure to include specific details about such items as lighting and audio set-ups, crew assignments, performance sequences, computer graphics requirements, legal releases/permissions, live feed arrangements and artist relations.

Zettl, H. (2014). Television Production Handbook. Cengage Learning, 12th.

Cury, I. (2017). Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach. Routledge, 5th.

Broadcasting Technology

Commercial Music

Media Production