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Overview of the Electronic Media Industry. History, law, business operations, economics, new technologies, career opportunities and the future of the Electronic Media Industry. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Theory and practice of audio production for radio, television, film and digital recording applications. Fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Hands-on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio. Basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Introduction to radio broadcasting studio control room operations. Including FCC rules and regulations, program logs, running a live show board, radio automation, remote broadcasting for live events, call screening, Vox Pro, EAS Tests and network and satellite operations. SBE Certification. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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C-ID: FTVE 130

Theory, terminology, and techniques of single camera video production including producing and directing, content development, aesthetics, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, sound recording and basic editing techniques. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Introduction to 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. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

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Performance for electronic media with emphasis on voice skills, communication of personality and ideas. Techniques for various microphones and environment. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Introductory course in theory and application of audio production techniques for radio. Students will gain a basic understanding of audio equipment in both live and pre-recorded broadcasting. This includes recording equipment, mixers, digital audio production, radio program formats, broadcast writing and announcing skills. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Advanced projects in radio, podcasting, and live-remote production. Program formats include news, public service announcements, public affairs, documentary and music programs. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

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Writing for film and emerging media. Emphasis on preparing scripts in proper formats, including fundamental technical, conceptual and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction scripts for informational and entertainment purposes in film and electronic media. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Concepts and practices in scripting, producing and directing a variety of television program formats for multi-camera studio production and field production at the intermediate level. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

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Advanced concepts and practices in scripting, producing, and directing a variety of program formats. Production of a project specifically designed to showcase advanced abilities. Guidance with job seeking skills, including resume writing and interviewing for employment. Total of 54 hours lecture and 90 hours laboratory.

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Script analysis and construction. Marketing of dramatic material for television and film productions. Methods, devices and forms of script writing. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Advanced script analysis, development and construction. Emphasis on solving problems in the writing process. Study and employment of various problem-solving approaches to rewriting and refinement of scripts. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Writing, editing and producing multimedia news stories, including techniques for audio, video, online and social media storytelling. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

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Close analysis of film, television and electronic media texts. Examines broad questions of form and content, aesthetics and meaning, and history and culture. Using a wide variety of TV, films, filmmakers, and film movements exploration of the diverse possibilities presented by the cinematic art form. Topics include modes of production, narrative and non-narrative forms, visual design, editing, sound, genre, ideology and critical analysis. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Exploration and analysis of the television and electronic media industry, including production management, scripted and unscripted development, broadcast and streaming career pathways, freelance and independent production, and industry standards and practices. Development of portfolio. Total of 54 hours lecture.

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Creation of content in the Documentary and Reality genres through the processes of development, pre-production, production, and post-production. Application of writing principles, structure, interview techniques, voice over, visual aesthetics, and editing of Documentary and Reality programming. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

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Theory and application of digital video editing techniques using the Avid Media Composer editing system. Study of the editing process. Hands-on experience editing scenes and projects. Student may take Avid M C 101 User Certification exam. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

The elements of live sound reinforcement for front of house and monitor reinforcement including design and engineering, speaker and microphone types, placement of components, equalization methods, acoustics, wiring, AC power distribution, and mixing techniques. Emphasis on system engineering, component placement and mixing. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

Intermediate theory and application of field and studio video production and distribution operations in a hands-on, project-based learning environment including operation of video cameras, lighting equipment, video switcher, audio mixer, electronic graphics, audio and video monitoring and digital recording equipment. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

Definition, processing, distribution, and evaluation of television signals. Television system evaluation using standardized test signals and TV monitoring equipment. Total of 72 hours lecture and 18 hours laboratory.

Processing, testing, and transmission of audio and video signals within a post-production, television broadcasting and internet streaming environment. Preparation for the Society of Broadcast Engineers' Television Operator's Certification Examination. No credit if taken after TVR 108. Total of 36 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.

Theory and application of the roles IP technology and digital signal processing play in the field of broadcasting and streaming environments. Topics include physical infrastructure, performance, transport and compression. Prepares students to take the SBE Television Operator's Certification Examination. Total of 36 hours lecture and 36 hours laboratory.

Workshop course integrating advanced video and audio production techniques and producing skills to create faculty-selected projects lead by advanced audio, video and producing students. Total of 72 hours laboratory.

Faculty-selected projects permitting advanced students to work in radio production and/or radio operations. Total of 162 hours laboratory.

Faculty-selected projects permitting advanced students to work in radio production and/or operations. Total of 108 hours laboratory.

Television production and operations techniques associated with field production. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. This course may be scheduled using the "To Be Arranged" (TBA) scheduling format.

Techniques associated with three-camera production of dramatic scripts. Directing, blocking, scene breakdown, lighting and post-production. Production of television drama or comedy. Total of 18 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Techniques associated with film-style production of dramatic scripts. Directing, blocking, scene breakdown, lighting and post-production. Production of television drama. Total of 18 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students in the TV Operations Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129A. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Radio Production Certificate of Achievement program who wish to further develop technical skills. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129B. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Broadcast Journalism Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129C. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Supervised, practical experience in an industry related professional environment. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128A, 128B, 128C, 128E, 128F or TVR 129A, 129B, 129C, 129D, 129E, 129F. Total of 90 hours field practice.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Video Production Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129E. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Radio Production Certificate of Achievement program who wish to further develop production skills. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129F. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Post Production Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 129G. Total of 60 hours unpaid or 75 hours paid field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the TV Operations Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128A. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Radio Production Certificate of Achievement program who wish to further develop technical skills. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128B. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Broadcast Journalism Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128C. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Supervised practical experience in an industry related professional environment. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128A, 128B, 128C, 128D, 128E, 128F or TVR 129A, 129B, 129C, 129E, 129F. Total of 180 hours field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Video Production Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128E. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Radio Production Certificate of Achievement program who wish to further develop production skills. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128F. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Extended, supervised, practical capstone experience in an industry-related professional environment. Designed for students near completion of the Post Production Certificate of Achievement program. Pass/no pass grading. May not be taken concurrently with TVR 128G. Total of 120 hours unpaid or 150 hours paid field practice.

Intermediate theory and application of editing techniques using the Avid Media Composer Editing System. Critical analysis of the editing process. Editing complex scenes. Creating visual effects. Introduction to editing system troubleshooting. Option to take Avid M C 110 User Certification Exam. Total of 36 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.

Advanced visual effects editing using the Avid Editing System. Create, enhance, modify and treat stills, motion graphics and titling sequences (Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects). Troubleshoot system and peripheral devices and software. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Theory and application of digital audio workstations used in media production and postproduction. Developing proficiency using audio design and mixing in a project-based learning environment. Preparation for AVID Certification as a Pro Tools user. Total of 36 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.

Introductory theory and application of assistant editing techniques using the Avid Editing System. Practical application of the assistant editing process. System setup, project setup, various inputting techniques, transcoding, project organization skills, various online mixing, exporting and outputting skills and techniques. Total of 18 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.