Description:

Students will direct, produce, and edit programming for distribution via the college's media outlets. Students will develop the technical skills involved in both studio production and field production as well as advanced skills in camera operations, multi-camera directing, lighting, audio production, and graphics. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $20 to $30.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

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

1. Define terminology relevant to studio and field productions.
2. Identify and describe the function of equipment used in studio and field productions.
3. Exhibit knowledge of the skills used in video production by operating video equipment used in video productions.
4. Explain and demonstrate proper preparation techniques for producing television programming.
5. Identify, define, and perform the responsibilities of each member of a studio crew.
6. Demonstrate digital video effects and explain their practical uses in video productions.
7. Explain and demonstrate studio lighting techniques.
8. Perform audio production techniques and editing for studio programming.
9. Perform proper lighting skills for studio and field productions.
10. Demonstrate the above competencies during actual studio productions.
11. Work collaboratively with performance talent in the production of newscasts.
12. Display coping strategies for dealing with the stresses of the video production business.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Video Production Terminology
   A. Describe technical terms used in the industry.
   B. Describe production terms used in the industry.
   C. Demonstrate the function of all video equipment used in studio and
field productions
   D. Identify and define the responsibilities of each member of a studio
production crew.

II. Camera Techniques
   A. Identify and display effective use of studio cameras.
   B. Identify and display effective use of hand-held cameras.
   C. Create shots effects using switches on cameras.

III. Lighting Techniques
   A. Exhibit knowledge and use of studio lighting instruments.
   B. Exhibit knowledge and use of field lighting instruments.
   C. Evaluate and fix light intensity, lamps, and color media.
   D. Demonstrate knowledge of proper lighting techniques.
   E. Differentiate between various balancing intensities.

IV. Switching Techniques
   A. Demonstrate basic switcher functions.
   B. Evaluate and demonstrate switcher layout.
   C. Perform basic and creative switcher operation.
   D. Relate the differences between switcher types and functions.
   E. Demonstrate audio production skills using switcher.

V. Program Production
   A. Develop preproduction planning skills.
      1. Generate programming ideas
      2. Present proposals
      3. Write scripts
   B. Develop program coordination skills.
      1. Work with co-workers and talent
      2. Relate understanding of facility operations
      3. Create and maintain program and crew schedules

VI. The Director in Preproduction
   A. Convey and develop the director’s roles.
   B. Coordinate preproduction activities.
   C. Develop and manage a support staff for studio and field
productions.

VII. Digital Video Effects
   A. Produce intros/outros/promos using graphic effects technology.
   B. Create effects programming that brings out interest in show
production.
   C. Enhance productions through graphic effects.

VIII. Collaboration Skills with Production Personnel
   A. Communicate effectively with production (non-technical) personnel.
   B. Collaborate and work professionally with technical personnel and
crew.
   C. Collaborate and maintain interpersonal relationships with television
talent.

IX. Studio Production
   A. Demonstrate multi-camera studio directing.
      1. Practice directing from the control room
      2. Plan and coordinate rehearsals
      3. Schedule a timeline
      4. Demonstrate techniques for directing the show
   B. Apply skills necessary to control the clock
   C. Demonstrate single-camera directing.

X. Ethics and Legal Issues
   A. List the industry codes of ethical standards.
   B. Explain libel and slander in video production and editing.
   C. Maintain standards of confidentiality.

XI. Career Consideration
   A. Produce a video resume for career guidance.
   B. Identify opportunities and obstacles in the video production field.
   C. Display self reliance in community and professional contact
development.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Examinations          15% of grade
Projects/Assignments  60% of grade
Final Project         25% of course grade
 Total                100%


Grade Criteria:
  A = 90 – 100%    
  B = 80 –  89%  
  C = 70 –  79%  
  D = 60 -  69%  
  F =  0 –  59%    

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.