Television Production

Students will become media producers as they take real-world projects from conception to production. They will continue to develop and master skills that are essential to the industry as they function in various professional roles. In addition, the students will gain both breadth and depth in their abilities with the sophisticated tools and equipment involved in professional media production. They will develop an increased understanding of postsecondary and career pathways and will develop plans and portfolios to help them achieve their goals.

Students will demonstrate mastery of media production knowledge and skills. They will function as media producers by creating original productions as they develop and market programs for target audiences. Students will assemble a professional digital portfolio to advance postsecondary and career goals. Students will assemble a professional digital portfolio to advance postsecondary and career goals. They will investigate the dynamic media production industry and identify opportunities for real world experiences (e.g. , internship, job shadowing). Students will research postsecondary opportunities and formulate strategies for both college and career success.

Students will learn the theory, and basic to intermediate; fundamentals of broadcast television. From pre-production to post-production, students will be engaged in learning how to properly write scripts and rundowns, and the proper use of video production equipment and non-linear editing systems. This course is also designed to introduce the student to studio production using audio and video equipment in a operational television control room. The student is expected to be efficient in the operation of the audio and video equipment, obtain and understanding of audio-visual production, and understand the responsibility of each audio-visual production position by the end of the course. Students will also learn television directing skills in on “live” television productions. This production course also requires scripting, pre-production and postproduction of recorded presentations for the web and broadcast. Special emphasis is placed on theory and techniques of operation and editing. The course also focuses on mastering technical elements of production and developing a familiarity with the grammar of being a broadcast communicator. Students will participate in hands-on instruction to create a variety of video projects.

Students will build on the foundations learned in Telecommunications I to learn about advanced telecommunication systems. Students participate in hands on instruction in TV and video production, producing and directing. Students will learn how to operate video cameras, video drones, audio and lighting equipment, and professional editing software to create and produce video projects including promotional videos, news packages, commercials and music videos. Through a special partnership with NASA, students produce educational videos for classroom instruction.

This course offers students an opportunity to study all aspects of video and media productions, from planning and writing for production to operating studio and editing equipment. Students practice various methods of gathering news and information from individuals, research and online resources. In addition, students are introduced to analog and digital principles of film production.

Students will learn how to think and work like media producers by engaging hands-on production projects. Students will also gain proficiency with the media production process while using industry-standard tools. They will explore jobs and careers in the dynamic and growing industry of television and media production and understand the impact of media and its function as entertainment, persuasion, information and instruction.