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BERGEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DIVISION OF HUMANITIES
COURSE SYLLABUS- Television Production I—COM 106
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Course Description:
This course is a hands-on introduction to video and television production.
Students work with broadcast cameras in the television studio and with
electronic news gathering technology in the field. Topics include digital
image creation, lighting, camera operation, audio production, basic editing,
and script-writing in order to produce short videos and television programs.
2 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours, 3 Credits
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate the creative and technical skills required in the
television and digital film pre-production, production, and post-
production processes.
2. Create a script and rundown sheet for a video production.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the proper and safe use, set -
up, application, and troubleshooting of all video, audio, and editing
equipment.
4. Analyze television, video, and film content pertaining to
audience, message, and format.
5. Produce a promotional video or public service announcement, a
1-minute news spot, and a 10-minute television interview program.
Means of Assessment:
All activities must meet the standards of acceptability according to the
instructor.
1. The student will demonstrate the proper and effective use of
broadcast & DSLR cameras, lighting equipment, editing, and audio
gear.
2. Successful completion of 5 Class Assignments
3. Midterm Exam, Final Exam
Text:
There is no required textbook for this course.
Class Participation: 20%
Class Assignments: 40%
Three-Point Lighting 5%
ENG/Interview 5%
PSA 10%
News Spot 10%
Studio Interview 10%
Testing: 40%
Midterm 20%
Final Exam 20%
Final Grade Point Equivalent
Numeric
al Grade
Letter
Equivalent
90-100 A
86-89 B+
80-85 B
76-79 C+
70-75 C
60-69 D
0-59 F (FAIL)
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Week 1: Video Image Creation/Shot Composition
Week 2: ENG camcorders & Field Production/3-Point Lighting Assignment
Week 3: ENG/Interview Assignment
Week 4: Script & Storyboard Due/Begin Shooting PSA Assignment
Week 5: Post-Production Basics/Editing Promo or PSA
Week 6: Review of PSA/Promo Assignment/Midterm Review
Week 7: Midterm Exam & Introduction to the TV Studio
Week 8: The Rundown Sheet & Studio Directing
Week 9: ENG For Broadcast News
Week 10: Produce/Direct 1:00 News Spot Assignment
Week 11: Produce/Direct 1:00 News Spot Continued
Week 12: Preparation For 10:00 Studio Interview
Week 13: The 10:00 Studio Interview Assignment
Week 14: The 10:00 Studio Interview LIVE/Final Exam Review
Week 15: Comprehensive Final Exam/Review of Projects