MDIA 2235 Directing for New Media
This is a hands-on, introductory television production operations course. This course explores the functions of a television production system, and the major pieces of television production equipment and their operation. Emphasis will be placed on directing for multi-camera and single-camera studio productions. (2 lect., 4 lab)
Major Topics
- Television Production Process
- TV camera
- Lenses
- Lighting Techniques
- Audio Techniques
- Switching
- Production People
- Producing
- Director/Pre-production
- Director/Production
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Define the television production process and how it culminates into a television program.
2. Summarize how a TV camera works.
3. Examine the types of TV camera lenses.
4. Utilize proper lighting techniques for studio production.
5. Explain the proper use of microphones.
6. Define the functions of a production switcher.
7. Identify the functions of production crew.
8. Illustrate the process of preproduction, production and post production planning.
9. Demonstrate the role of the director in preproduction and production.