COMM 1336 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I (3-1-4). A study of basic television production as it applies to live studio programming. Beginning instruction is offered in areas of studio camera operation, audio for television, and television directing, with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335. (RTF 1713) Course Type: T
COMM 1337 TELEVISION PRODUCTION II (3-1-4). An advanced study of television production from the studio and field production perspective, with emphasis on producing and directing a variety of programs. Student will be required to provide scripts for programs to be produced in class. Experience in video editing will be gained. Fee: $24 Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335 and COMM 1336. (RTF 1723) Course Type: T
COMM 2325 AUDIO PRODUCTION (3-2-2). A basic course dealing with the fundamentals of audio recording production for radio, television, and film. Includes production of public service announcements, commercials, radio news, and dramatic spots. Fee: $12 Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335. (RTF 2723) Course Type: T
COMM 2331 TV AND RADIO ANNOUNCING (3-3-0). A study of the principles of developing effective voice presentation for television and radio. The course includes analysis of announcing and newscasting practices. Current methods in the television and radio industry are covered. Skills are developed through extensive use of audio and video-tape. Skills: E (RTF 1643) Course Type: T
COMM 2339 WRITING FOR RADIO, TELEVISION, FILM (3-3-0). This course will instruct the student in basic script formats, terminology, and writing techniques for radio, television, cable, and video. Writing for news broadcast, promotional announcements, and spot announcements and documentary, dramatic, and experimental television will be covered. Students will learn to communicate using the verbal elements of radio and both the verbal and visual elements of television. Skills: E Prerequisites: ENGL 1301. (RTF 2713) Course Type: T
DRAM 2366 FILM APPRECIATION (3-3-2). Analysis of the visual, aural, dramatic, thematic, and structural aspects of motion pictures that best depict the cinematic art. Skills: E (RTF 1614) Course Type: T
DRAM 2367 FILM HISTORY (3-3-2). A chronological and world-wide survey of the history of the film, plus study of progress in film technology, changing audiences, and the socio-cultural impact of film. Skills: E (RTF 1623) Course Type: T
FLMC 1304 LIGHTING FOR FILM OR VIDEO (3-3-2). Lighting techniques for 16 mm film and video production. Skills: E Prerequisites: RTVB 1305. ( ) Course Type: W
RTF 1733 WORKSHOP (3-0-6). Fundamentals of television special projects, location productions, and pre- and post-production work. Students may work on special projects or intern at area media facilities. Repeatable for up to six credit hours. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335. ( ) Course Type: T
RTVB 1305 INTRODUCTION TO TELEVISION TECHNOLOGY (3-3-0). Selection and application of production supplies and equipment. Digital and analog signal concepts and their use in production and the theory, application, and internal operation of television production equipment. Skills: E ( ) Course Type: W
RTVB 1321 TV FIELD PRODUCTION (3-2-4). Pre-production, and post-production process involved in field television productions. Topics include field camera setup and operation, field audio, television direction, and in-camera or basic continuity editing with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1336 and RTVB 1305. ( ) Course Type: W
RTVB 1364 PRACTICUM (OR FIELD EXPERIENCE) -- RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING (3-0-21). Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be for pay or no pay. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335. ( ) Course Type: W
RTVB 2347 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF ELECTRONIC MEDIA FACILITIES (3-3-0). Management principles of production companies, broadcast stations, and cable companies. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335, RTVB 1305, ENGL 1301, COMM 1336. ( ) Course Type: W
RTVB 2388 INTERNSHIP-RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (3-1-8). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Skills: E Prerequisites: COMM 1335, RTVB 1305, ENGL 1301, and COMM 1336. ( ) Course Type: W