Utterback Andrew Hicks, Studio Television Production and Directing
ISBN: 978-0-415-74350-1 - suggested textbook
Course
Overview:
The
fundamentals of television production are presented in this lab course in the
College’s TV studio. Scripting, camera set-ups, how to work with talent, and
the control room side of TV production are topics that will be covered.
Objectives:
Upon successful
completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Gain an understanding of the television production
process (Preproduction, Production, and Post Production) through projects
and hands-on activities
- Identify and operate studio equipment, while
demonstrating a working knowledge of each piece of equipment through class
projects
- Have a working knowledge and understanding of the
roles of a studio production team
- Learn and practice the basic skills of key studio
production personnel including, camera operator, floor manager, switcher
operator, audio technician/operator, and character generator operator
- Gain an understanding of the role and responsibilities
of the television director
- Obtain a basic understanding of studio lighting
through observation and demonstration
- Create demonstration and newscast productions
utilizing tools both inside and outside the studio environment
CLASS TOPICS AND ASSIGNMENTS
(schedule is subject to change)
1/25/17
Week #1 – Course Overview
· Review syllabus
· General copyright guidelines
· Privacy
· Consent
· Ethical issues
Video and Production Overview - Preproduction Process
· Changes in video today
o Internet, YouTube
· Audience analysis
· Preproduction, Production, Postproduction
· Preproduction
o Storyboarding/Scripting
2/1/17
Week #2 – Pre-test
2/8/17
Week #3 – Production Process/Overview of Production Tools
· ASSIGNMENT #1: Assign introduction of first 3-5 minute drill script
o Distribute script, guidelines, and expectations (evaluation sheet)
· Crew and tools used for video production/basic overview
o Cameras
o Lights
o Audio
§ Microphones
§ Roll-in audio
o Switcher
o CG
o Recorder
o Teleprompter
o Overview/tour of TV studio/control room
2/15/17
Week #4 – Drill Scripts in Studio (productions)
o ASSIGNMENT #2: 5-7 minute Studio Interview
· Distribute script, guidelines, and expectations (evaluation sheet)
2/22/17
Week #5 – Class Review of Student Productions (Drill Scripts)
Studio Equipment Operation and Detailed Studio Set-up
o Cameras
· Shots
· Demo
o Lights
· Types of lighting
· Set-up
· Demo (board and grid)
o Audio
· Microphones
· Roll-in audio
· Operation of audio board/demo
o Switcher
· Cuts/dissolves/roll-ins/etc.
· Demo
o CG
· Set-up and demo
o Video Recorders
· Tape vs. Digital
o Teleprompter
3/1/17
Week #6 – 5-7 minute Studio Interview Productions
3/8/17
Week #7 – 5-7 minute Studio Interview Productions
ASSIGNMENT #3 – 8-10 Minute Demonstration
· Distribute guidelines, and expectations (evaluation sheet)
3/15/17
**NO CLASS-SPRING BREAK**
3/22/17
Week #8 – Finish 5-7 minute Studio Interview Productions
· Review for midterm
3/29/17
Week #9 – Midterm
· ASSIGNMENT #4/FINAL: 8-10 Minute Co-Anchored Newscast
4/5/17
Week #10 – 8-10 Minute Demonstration Productions
4/12/17
Week #11 – 8-10 Minute Demonstration Productions
4/19/17
Week #12 – 8-10 Minute Demonstration Productions
4/26/17
Week #13 – Final exam/project, 8-10 Minute Co-Anchored Newscast Productions
5/3/17
Week #14 – Final exam/project, 8-10 Minute Co-Anchored Newscast Productions
5/10/17
Week #15 – Final exam/project, 8-10 Minute Co-Anchored Newscast Productions
· Review student newscasts (time permitting)
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