SPCH 1800 - Broadcast Video

Objectives:

1. Explain the three steps of production.
2. Explain the roles of the writer and producer.
3. Understand basic editing principles.
4. Explain the differences between multi‐camera, Electronic Field Production (EFP), and film style shooting.

Outcome 2:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to document knowledge of field production as it relates to positions, direction, and camera composition.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of the director.
2. Discuss camera composition including the rule of thirds.
3. Discuss camera directions.
4. Discuss film techniques.
5. Discuss the various lighting techniques.
6. Discuss audio recording techniques.
7. Discuss the aspects of doing a remote Production.
8. Understanding the differences between analog and digital video.

Outcome 3:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to produce a written production plan for a variety of field productions.

Objectives:

1. Systematize a schema for a performance/presentation.
2. Systematize a schema for a production.

Outcome 4:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to present and produce an entire program.

Objectives:

1. Produce an entire Field production program from beginning to end using the methods of Pre‐Production, Production, and Post‐Production.
2. Present a completely edited field production/presentation.

1. Assessments Theory of Group Work
   1. Forming, Norming, Storming, Performing Model
   2. Formation of Cooperative Learning Groups
2. Unit One - Learning and Applying the Pre‐Production Stage
   1. Problem(s): How does it go from idea to script? How does it go from script to production?
   2. Theory Base
      1. Key Terms and Principles
      2. Program Objective
      3. Role of the Writer
      4. Role of the Producer
      5. Role of the Director
      6. On‐Location Shoots
      7. Performance/Location Releases
      8. Storyboards
      9. Budgets
   3. Skill Practice Assessment
   4. Performance
3. Unit Two - Learning and Applying the Production Stage
   1. Problem: What are the most important skills?
   2. Theory Base
      1. Communicating Verbally
      2. Communicating Nonverbally
      3. Eye Contact
      4. Script Reading
      5. Interviewing Skills
      6. Performance/Presentation in Front of the Camera
      7. Camera Composition
      8. Camera Movement
      9. Role of the Producer
      10. Role of the Director
      11. Understanding Film style shooting
      12. Understanding Field Equipment
      13. Understanding Audio Equipment
      14. Understanding Remote Lighting
   3. Skill Practice Assessment
   4. Performance
4. Unit Three - Learning and Applying the Post‐Production Stage
   1. Problem(s): How is the program put together?
   2. Theory Base
      1. Developing Editing Skills
      2. Applying Graphics
      3. Applying Music and Background Sounds
      4. Understanding Room Tone
   3. Skill Practice Assessment
   4. Performance
5. ASSESSMENTS