SPCH 1700 - Broadcast Television

Credit Hours: 4.00

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 live to tape and live productions.
5. 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 studio production as it relates to positions, direction, and camera composition.

Objectives:

1. Discuss above‐the‐line positions.
2. Discuss below‐the‐line positions.
3. Discuss the role of the director.
4. Discuss camera composition including the rule of thirds.
5. Discuss camera directions.
6. Discuss triangle‐lighting.
7. Discuss audio recording techniques.

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

Objectives:

1. Systematize a schema for a 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 studio program from beginning to end using the methods of Pre‐Production, Production, and Post‐Production.
2. Present a complete studio presentation and production.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

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. Above‐the‐line Positions
      7. Below‐the‐line Positions
   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. Presentation in Front of the Camera
      6. Camera Composition
      7. Camera Movement
      8. Role of the Producer
      9. Role of the Director
      10. Above‐the‐line Positions
      11. Below‐the‐line Positions
      12. Understanding Television Studio Equipment
      13. Understanding Microphones and Mixers
      14. Understanding Triangle‐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. Understanding Live‐to‐Tape productions
      3. Understanding the Switcher (Video Mixer)
   3. Skill Practice Assessment
   4. Performance
5. ASSESSMENTS