Radio, Television and Film Production

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply the basic vocabulary and concepts of mass communication verbally and in clear, concise English (SLO #1 GE Vb a).
• define the various roles of mass media professionals.
• compare and contrast the origins, development, functions and effects of various mass media.
• research critically, filter the results and present them in a cogent manner (SLO #2).
• evaluate the possible causes and suggest solutions to introductory problems of a conceptual nature using the methods appropriate to the study of Mass communication (SLO #3/ GE Vb b).
• analyze the economics of the mass media.
• assess the impact of media messages on various audiences.
• recognize the use and misuse of social and behavioral science concepts in society including politics and the media (SLO #4/ GE Vb c).
• identify basic media theories and their application to contemporary media use and behavior.
• predict future roles and developments in mass media.
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions (SLO #5).
• create a simple content analysis of a media product.
• demonstrate that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility (SLO #6).
• explain and analyze the legal and ethical rights, regulations and responsibilities of the media in America.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Analyze media literacy.
• Determine applicable uses for graphic, audio and video files in storytelling.
• SLO# 2: Communicate through technology with an ever-expanding community, gather information, and produce content and create a narrative.
• The ability to understand the process of creating a narrative through the use of production of visual images and sound
• SLO #3: Express an analyses and interpretation of media applications and concepts.
• SLO #4: Use vocabulary appropriate to the field.
• SLO #5: Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media forms from different cultures.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in the mechanics of clear and concise writing for media. (SLO #1)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the technical and aesthetic issues related to writing for audio and visual media. (SLO #2)
• Use vocabulary appropriate to the field.
• Demonstrate proficiency in writing a variety of script formats, including the radio script, two-column video script, and screenplay formats. (SLO #3)
• Utilize proper script formatting for a variety of script types.
• Demonstrate proficiency in creating content for multiple digital media platforms. (SLO #4)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (SLO #5)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO# 1: Identify and explain fundamental theory, strategies and practices for communications and graphic design, including the need for research, target marketing, message design and script writing.
• Recall terms and procedures typical in multimedia production.
• Recognize and apply picture aesthetics, positioning and transitional elements.
• Manipulate equipment building graphics, text and incorporating video, audio and special effects.
• SLO #2: Recognize, recall and apply basic electronic communications issues including methods of title generation, palette manipulations, RGB/NTSC transfers, keying and phase errors.
• Integrate at least one digitized image, animation and video clip into their presentation.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• EXHIBIT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE AESTHETIC AND STYLISTIC DEVELOPMENTS IN FILM THROUGHOUT ITS EARLY HISTORY (1895-1949) (SLO #1).
• Recognize the dominant formal systems and narrative structures of different styles and genres that evolved throughout early film history.
• Critically assess the technological contributions of canonic films, directors, and performers of their respective eras.
• EXAMINE, EXPLAIN, AND DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT THE EVALUATION OF EARLY FILM TEXTS AS REPRESENTATIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE (SLO #2).
• Employ basic critical approaches (formalistic, psychological, socio-political, and generic) to analyze early films and their cultural implications.
• Evaluate research on, and popular claims about the social, political, and individual effects of early films.
• DESCRIBE THE EARLY HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIONAL, MINORITY, DIASPORIC, AND SUBALTERN FILMMAKERS (SLO #3).
• Examine the early formal and aesthetic movements taking place in national cinemas around the globe.
• Read and interpret early historical world films as artifacts of a given culture, and representations of different social/political/cultural ideologies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Critically analyze film and television as a technology, business, cultural production/cultural artifact, entertainment medium and art form. (SLO #1).
• Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze, interpret, and write about film and electronic media using film-specific language.
• Demonstrate visual literacy through the application of the analytical tools of categories, theories and ideologies to understand the cinematic arts’ complex role and function in society.
• Recognize, describe and analyze formal aesthetic elements of the cinematic arts. (i.e.: Cinematography, Editing, Mise-en-scene, Sound) (SLO #2)
• Prepare analytical essays regarding the technical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects of the cinematic arts. (SLO #3)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• ANALYZE, INTERPRET, AND EXERCISE CRITICAL JUDGMENT IN THE EVALUATION OF FILM TEXTS AS REPRESENTATIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE (SLO #1).
• Recognize the dominant formal systems and narrative structures of different styles, movements, and genres that evolved throughout modern film history.
• Critically assess the technological contributions of canonic films, directors, and performers of their respective eras (1950s to the present).
• DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY FILM HISTORY THROUGH WRITTEN ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC FILMS AND CLIPS SCREENED IN CLASS (SLO #2).
• Employ basic critical approaches (formalistic, psychological, socio-political, and generic) in analyzing films and their cultural implications.
• Evaluate research on, and popular claims about the social, political, and individual effects of modern cinema.
• DESCRIBE THE HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF NATIONAL, MINORITY, DIASPORIC, AND SUBALTERN FILMMAKERS (SLO #3).
• Read and interpret modern historical world films as artifacts of a given culture, and representations of different social/political/cultural ideologies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Demonstrate knowledge of digital audio equipment.
• Perform basic audio recording and editing tasks.
• Combine voice, music and sound effects in the creation of a radio production and/or podcasts suitable for airplay.
• SLO #2 Identify modern radio formats, podcasts, organization, terminology, and workplace responsibilities.
• SLO #3 Articulate an understanding of radio and broadcast history.
• Identify and explain the development of key concepts and events of radio and broadcast history that impact the media industry and operations.
• SLO #4 Exercise basic critical approaches in analyzing radio, podcasts, and digital media and their implications on a mass audience.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate improvement in personal speech production within broadcasting(SLO #1).
• Achieve effective, vivid, and expressive vocal variation.
• Develop a pleasant vocal quality by eliminating such defects as breathiness, harshness, vocal fry, nasality, throatiness and/or hoarseness.
• Develop control over the elements of pitch, rate, volume, accent, and inflection/intonation (SLO #2).
• Identify, evaluate and apply appropriate articulation techniques.
• Demonstrate proper microphone placement for public address or recoding (SLO #3).
• Demonstrate critical listening skills of message content as well as the technical quality in recording.
• Prepare scripts and written materials for oral presentations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the fundamentals of radio production.
• Articulate, comprehend, recognize and demonstrate commercial radio station operations.
• Demonstrate analog and digital techniques used in audio production.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and conceptual problem-solving skills to create a portfolio of work in audio production.
• Discuss, analyze and write about audio productions.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand basic physics of sound terminology; the sound wave, frequency/pitch, amplitude/loudness, phase, and timbre (SLO #1)
• Comprehend acoustics; microphone classification, placement and use; theory and practical use of consoles, computers and software; analog/digital recording and storage devices; patching; editing; time code; signal processors; loudspeakers
• Perform complex audio production techniques (SLO #2)
• Describe audio production software interface
• Demonstrate refined techniques for audio production using Pro Tools or other appropriate audio software
• Understand audio used in studio and on-location production for radio, television and film
• Create sound effects and original sound clips for dynamic media.
• Collect, create, analyze, and evaluate digital audio clips.
• Articulate the process of waveform editing.
• Outline the basic process for digitizing audio clips.
• Understand audio processes for voice recording, multimedia production, sound design
• Outline the basic process for digitizing audio clips
• Complete applied projects to assess the student’s knowledge of recording, editing, mixing, and balancing
• Evaluate and conduct both destructive and nondestructive waveform editing procedures
• Explore the emotional and physical perception of music, voice and sound and the aesthetics of audio mixing
• Demonstrate appropriate workplace behavior in a studio setting (SLO #3)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate both the technical and aesthetic aspects of video field production and knowledge of basic production techniques SLO 1
• Operate and set up portable video and sound equipment including camera and microphones and complete a basic edit of the material
• Incorporate professional pre-production planning including proper use of forms for scripting, budgeting, script breakdown and lists
• Operate video field recording equipment correctly to acquire quality video and audio products SLO 2
• Conceive and execute appropriate approaches to editing field footage into cohesive projects SLO 3
• Analyze professional and student work and evaluate proper technique and areas for improvement
• Apply post production theory (i.e. continuity and dynamic editing) plus basic operation for nonlinear editing including ingest, editing operation and distribution
• Demonstrate the skills needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment SLO 4
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility SLO 5
• Assemble a final individual project suitable for review and evaluation during a department showcase.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. SLO-1
• Write original scripts, program proposals and reviews of professional and student work.
• Improve writing proficiency over time.
• Conceive and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. SLO-2
• Categorize and explain different scripting formats and show rundowns.
• Plan group projects exploring how productions are developed.
• Utilize basic video production equipment correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and teleprompter. SLO-3
• Describe essential post production equipment for audio and video editing. SLO-4
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. SLO-5
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform appropriate critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or media employment. SLO-6

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English (SLO-1).
• Students will write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• Students will recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• Students will write scripts and program proposals for consideration as possible programs for production.
• Students write in-depth reviews of professional and student work.
• Resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (SLO-2)
• Students will create scripts, show proposals, and rundowns.
• Students will work together to plan, organize, and execute group projects exploring how productions are developed in a professional way.
• Utilize all levels of video production equipment (consumer/professional) correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and teleprompter. (SLO-3)
• Students will operate equipment safely and according to professional standards.
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing. (SLO-4)
• Students will utilize non-linear editing equipment to produce individual and/or group projects involving editing audio and video with graphics and exporting projects for use in student programming and other distribution methods.
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-5)
• Students will critique student productions, techniques, and processes in written and verbal form.
• Students will describe advanced television production techniques and crew responsibilities, including anticipating common errors and how to avoid them.
• Students will critique, evaluate, and react to student proposals and productions, explaining whether the proposals are appropriate for the class and if productions met their anticipated goals.
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-6)
• Students will integrate theoretical program production application into practice with increasing understanding of appropriate professional conduct.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (SLO-1)
• Students will write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• Students will recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• Students will utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate higher levels of effective communication for use in video and multimedia.
• Take on leadership roles for productions, executing standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (SLO-2)
• Students will plan, organize, and execute group projects exploring how productions are developed in a professional way.
• Utilize all levels of video production equipment (consumer/professional) correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and teleprompter. (SLO-3)
• Students will operate equipment safely according to professional standards.
• Students will explore increasingly complex approaches to program production including both visual and audio aspects of communication.
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing. (SLO-4)
• Students will utilize non-linear editing equipment to produce individual and/or group projects involving editing audio and video with graphics and exporting projects for use in student programming and other distribution methods.
• Students may also incorporate advanced editing techniques, possibly including compositing, chroma key, and integrated graphics and animation from alternate computer software applications.
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-5)
• Students will critique student production technique and process in written and verbal form.
• Students will critique, evaluate, and react to student proposals and productions, explaining whether the proposals are appropriate for class and if productions met their anticipated goals.
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful leadership and teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-6)
• Students will integrate theoretical program production application into practice with increasing understanding of appropriate professional conduct.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (SLO-1)
• Students will write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in broadcasting.
• Students will recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• Students will utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate increasing skill in using technology to communicate ideas.
• Students will write increasingly complex scripts focusing on special populations.
• Students will demonstrate improved broadcast writing proficiency over time.
• Resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (SLO-2)
• Students will take on leadership roles helping to guide the selection of projects for the class.
• Professionally utilize all levels of video production equipment (consumer/professional) correctly, safely and creatively, including cameras, lights and audio, and control room equipment such as audio mixers, switchers, video recording, character generation and teleprompter. (SLO-3)
• Students will operate equipment safely according to professional standards.
• Students will explore increasingly complex approaches to program production including both visual and audio aspects of communication.
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing. (SLO-4)
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-5)
• Students will critique student production technique and process in written and verbal form.
• Students will critique, evaluate, and react to student proposals and productions, explaining whether the proposals are appropriate for class and if productions met their anticipated goals.
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-6)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Demonstrate proper use of standard film production forms, terms and techniques.
• Writing in clear, concise English, students will complete assignments showing mastery of terminology related to pre-production.
• Students will demonstrate understanding of pre-production forms and processes through assignments designed to analyze the needs of a production.
• SLO 2: Develop strategies and plans to promote project success.
• Students will evaluate the needs of a production and create a plan to move forward using scheduling, budgeting, and planning standards common in the film industry.
• SLO 3: Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions.
• SLO 4: Demonstrate through assignments that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (SLO-1)
• Write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• Utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate an awareness of the effects of style, design and packaging in working with business professionals.
• Write project proposals, scripts, and evaluations of student and professional work.
• Resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (SLO-2)
• Demonstrate proper use of standard film production forms, terms and techniques.
• Evaluate scheduling, planning and budgeting using standards designed to promote project success.
• Utilize basic film and video production equipment correctly, safely, and creatively including cameras, lights and audio equipment. (SLO-3)
• Demonstrate a capacity to critically evaluate changing production situations and adapt to newly defined production parameters.
• Practice appropriate safety techniques in film production.
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (SLO-4)
• Demonstrate the ability to use non-linear editing equipment for import, editing of audio and video and export.
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-5)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (SLO-6)
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-7)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the professional, technical, and formal choices that realize, develop, or challenge existing practices and traditions in film. (SLO-8)
• Describe a variety of methods for creative story-telling in a variety of genre.
• Experiment with non-traditional shots, angles and approaches to the visual image, as appropriate to convey meaning in the film.
• Produce projects that demonstrate an understanding of camera coverage, frame composition and mise-en-scene, camera perspective and blocking, editorial rhythm, pace, structure and style. (SLO-9)
• Identify job titles, roles and effectively participate in teams to create group-oriented projects from design to delivery.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• use and define the terms and procedures used in the process of audio production and editing for film and video on a computer. (SLO-1)
• operate essential post-production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (SLO-2)
• incorporate improved utilization of audio editing tools in the Final Cut Pro Studio.
• plan, design, and revise projects using Apple's Final Cut Pro and Soundtrack Pro.
• assemble projects by using prerecorded music, dialog and sound effects, or by creating original sound and music files.
• explain and use Automated Dialog Replacement, editing dialog and other advanced mixing techniques.
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-3)
• evaluate the aesthetics of projects and choose methods for improvement.
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-4)
• plan and construct a final project utilizing the process demonstrated and export for use in film, a DVD, the Internet, or other multimedia production.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Create digital media projects that demonstrate effective use of established design principles for typography, color, images, animation, sound and video. (SLO-1)
• Plan, design and revise projects using Adobe After Effects.
• Assemble animation projects using filters, transitions and 3-D motion.
• Explain and use key frames, motion paths, layered elements and primary tools within Adobe After Effects.
• Describe and apply the basic principles and processes used in traditional and digital graphic and multimedia design. (SLO-2)
• Use and define the terms and procedures used in the production of motion graphics on a computer.
• Differentiate between pixel based objects and vector based objects and create 2-D elements for use in motion graphic animation.
• Operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (SLO-3)
• Plan and construct a final project utilizing the processes demonstrated and export the animation as video, for final review.
• Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-4)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (SLO-5)
• Demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-6)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• write in clear, concise English. (SLO 1)
• write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate an awareness of the effects of style, design and packaging in working with business professionals.
• describe and apply the basic principles and processes used in traditional and digital graphic and multimedia design. (SLO 2)
• Analyze, describe and name the aesthetic value of motion graphics in communication for film, video, commercials, and the Internet.
• operate Adobe's After Effects software for advanced compositing of graphics in motion over video and moving backgrounds. Students will produce projects in other software applications to create 3D models with extrusion to be used with elements exported into Adobe's After Effects.
• formulate and construct layers video projects and prepare their computer projects for export to video tape, CD or DVD and the Internet.
• explain and demonstrate a professional production approach and analysis of personal projects, other student work, and professional video projects. (SLO 3)
• Operate 2-D and 3-D software correctly to create professional quality animations and video projects.(SLO 4)
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO 5)
• evaluate their projects and contrast the quality of their work against the work of professionals and other students.
• Produce a variety of individual projects utilizing correct design and implementation of professional theory and technique. (SLO 6)
• assemble a finished animation/project, export to a computer file and print to tape as necessary following both written and verbal instructions.
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO 7)

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate both the technical and aesthetic aspects of non-linear editing and demonstrate knowledge of basic post production techniques. (SLO 1)
• Demonstrate sound and picture continuity and multiple track manipulation including transitions.
• Modify audio and video clips available in class to learn desktop non-linear video editing techniques.
• Design and construct projects with character generation, transitions and typical Hollywood style construction.
• Operate hardware and software building professional soundtracks for projects. (SLO 2)
• Compare and contrast theories about the future for video in support of multimedia, Internet applications and professional video including the commercial, corporate and mass media audience.
• Operate additional hardware including digital cameras, DVD players, computer projections systems, and external digital storage devices like portable hard drives or Flash drives as required for projects.
• Produce a final individual project utilizing correct design and implementation of professional theory and technique (SLO 3)
• Describe television technology and technique in spoken and written English. (SLO 4)
• Critique professional and student work and evaluate proper technique and areas for improvement.
• Define basic concepts of digital video including sampling rates, frame rates, compression, color and sound manipulation.
• Analyze terms and procedures typical in audio/video production and desktop editing.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• write in clear, concise English. (SLO #1, pSLO-1)
• write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate an awareness of the effects of style, design and packaging in working with business professionals.
• operate essential post production equipment for audio and video editing and distribution in a variety of contemporary and emerging methods. (SLO #2, pSLO-5)
• operate non-linear editing software using advanced techniques for audio, filters, effects, and efficient workflow.
• produce videos that demonstrate an understanding of camera coverage, frame composition and mise-en-scene, camera perspective and blocking, editorial rhythm, pace, structure and style.
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO #3, pSLO-6)
• recognize, describe and repair common editing errors including flash frames, improper video changes in transition, color or brightness issues and inappropriate audio levels.
• demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (SLO #4, pSLO-7)
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO #5, pSLO-8)
• resolve cabling errors to locate and repair problems with the import and export of video between the software and hardware.
• debate and defend production ideas in a group setting to resolve planning, design and implementation approaches to projects.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Describe what a motion picture or television treatment is and why treatments are important.
• Construct and pitch an idea and selling that idea, citing project cost, target audience, and why the project would be a success.
• SLO #2: Produce an interactive multimedia product illustrating the use of a back-story for leading characters in scripts.
• SLO #3: Work creatively with character, conflict, plot, theme, setting, dialogue, subtext, style, tone, genre, scene, sequence, act, climax, protagonist, antagonism, and other particular elements of the well-crafted screenplay.
• Convey story ideas both orally and in writing with clarity, conviction and style.
• Understand the role of screenwriters and others in the industry, and how to present screenplays and story ideas to industry gatekeepers.
• SLO #4: Use vocabulary appropriate to the field.
• SLO #5: Analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media forms from different cultures

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• write in clear, concise English (SLO-1).
• write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a professional environment.
• recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate an awareness of the effects of style, design and packaging in working with broadcasting or industry professionals.
• write increasingly complex scripts and program proposals for consideration as possible programs for production.
• write in-depth reviews of professional and student work.
• improve writing proficiency over time.
• resolve and execute standard pre-production skills including planning, scripting, budgeting, and crew and equipment selection. (SLO-2)
• categorize and explain different scripting formats and show rundowns.
• plan group projects exploring how productions are developed in a professional way.
• utilize production equipment (consumer/professional) correctly, safely and creatively, including an exposure to cameras, microphones, and lighting. (SLO-3)
• demonstrate proper microphone placement.
• examine a variety of performance techniques and styles for both sound and video.
• practice appropriate warm-up techniques and drills in preparation for recording sessions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to prepare and perform scene and monologues.
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-4)
• critique student production technique and process in written and verbal form.
• criticize, evaluate and react to student productions, explaining whether projects meet their anticipated goals.
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-5)
• integrate theoretical program production application into practice with increasing understanding of appropriate professional conduct.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions. (SLO-1, PSLO-6)
• analyze the relationships among working professionals in the technical and creative job categories of production.
• develop an appreciation of the standards of professionalism in the workplace.
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment. (SLO-2, PLSO-8)
• recognize various film, video or digital production techniques currently in use or under development
• inventory entry-level job skills for employment at a major professional production facility.
• compare and contrast major forces driving the entertainment industry from a cultural and economic perspective.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO THINK CRITICALLY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS.
• Establish criteria for planning, advertising, and selecting appropriate media.
• Evaluate state and federal laws applicable in the field of advertising.
• SLO 2: DEMONSTRATE SKILL AND COMPREHENSION IN ADVERTISING FORMATS (AS INDICATED BY COURSE OUTCOMES).
• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of advertising in our economy and society.
• Establish criteria for recognizing and analyzing various forms of advertising.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• write in clear, concise English (SLO-1).
• analyze, interpret, and exercise critical judgment in the evaluation of media productions (SLO-2).
• analyze a scene from an observer's point of view and identify strengths and weaknesses of that presentation from a fundamental technique view point.
• formulate alternative solutions to theatrical production situations as an on-camera participant in theatre productions (SLO-3).
• demonstrate a firm foundation in the basic fundamentals of the craft of acting for the camera.
• investigate the technical and stylistic differences between stage acting and acting for the camera.
• demonstrate acting skills and talents in a video studio setting, and in a single camera out-of-order shoot.
• demonstrate understanding of performance technique using microphones.
• audition and/or perform in community, educational, or professional productions (SLO-4).
• demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility (SLO-5).
• demonstrate a hands-on ability to perform the professional level critical thinking needed for successful teamwork in television, film or other media employment (SLO-6).
• demonstrate performance techniques for work in professional commercials, industrial films, theatrical films, cable and broadcast video.
• describe the steps involved in entering the business of acting for films and video.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Write in clear, concise English. (SLO #1)
• Write clear and correct sentences using correct capitalization, spelling and punctuation suitable for use in a business environment.
• Recognize and correct major writing errors to eliminate fragments, run-on sentences, subject-verb agreement, pronoun agreement and references.
• Utilize appropriate presentation of written materials to demonstrate an awareness of the effects of style, design and packaging in working with business professionals.
• Research critically, filter the results and present them in a cogent manner. (SLO #2)
• Investigate and gather information for use in public presentation using library, Internet, and personal interviews as resources.
• Structure and craft messages in ways appropriate for specific audiences, including through a variety of technical skills for use in multi-media, Internet, television, film or radio delivery. (SLO #3)
• Identify the varied responsibilities of Radio-TV-Internet News personnel.
• Explain functional aspects of the broadcast newsroom, including duties of the assignment editor, writer, anchor, reporter, sportscaster, producer and technical staff.
• Produce examples of professional-level work including writing, announcing, on-air performance and demonstrate the ability to work as a member of a team. (SLO #4)
• Demonstrate through projects that with the power of a communicator, comes moral and ethical responsibility. (SLO #5)
• Recognize and overcome biases, prejudices and limited viewpoints (including their own) so that the student can communicate effectively in a diverse world.
• Analyze and observe local and network news reports and broadcasts for effectiveness and style.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED ONE’S CAREER.
• Understand the effects time, stress, and organizational management have on performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of consistently practicing ethics and confidentiality in a workplace.
• Examine the career/life planning process and relate its relevance to the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication tools and their appropriate use.
• Demonstrate an understanding of workplace etiquette.
• SLO #2 DESCRIBE THE CAREER/LIFE PLANNING PROCESS AND RELATE ITS RELEVANCY TO ONE'S CAREER.
• Link personal goals to long term achievement.
• Display an understanding of creating a professional first impression.
• Understand how networking is a powerful job search tool.
• Understand necessary elements of a résumé.
• Understand the importance of interview preparation.
• Identify how continual learning increases career success.
• SLO #3 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AS WRITTEN IN LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMPLOYER WORK SITE SUPERVISOR.