1.00 - 3.00 Credits
For Media Studies majors and other students interested in a hands-on experience working on live media production projects with the Community Education Channel, the university's on-campus TV station. Students will learn and practice advanced live media production skills including directing, technical directing, camera operation and instant replay operation, and commentating and sideline reporting for sports and other live and pre-recorded content. Students work on productions such as university athletics, local high school football and basketball, news shows, talk shows, cooking shows and more. Students work a minimum number of hours based on the credits for which they register: 4 hours per week for 1 credit, 6 hours per week for 2 credits, or 8 hours per week for 3 credits. Repeatable up to 12 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of production requirements from concept to completion of a live broadcast, including pre-production, production, and post-production. 2. Apply knowledge of all positions in a mobile and stationary studio and how they relate to each other to produce a live broadcast, and be able to explain the value of working as a team. 3. Demonstrate the ability to operate various instruments used within a live broadcast from a remote location (Cameras, Replay machine, Audio equipment, Switcher control panel, etc.). 4. Demonstrate proficiency in the various production positions such as Producer, Director, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Replay Operator, On-Air Talent, etc. 5. Demonstrate proficiency at a primary and secondary production position, chosen from assignments that may include Producer, Director, Technical Director, Camera Operator, Replay Operator or On-Air Talent, as well as other production positions. 6. Employ principles and practices of the television production profession. 7. Produce and gather material that can later be used on a resume and/or in a portfolio. Course fee required. Prerequisites: MDIA 1380 and MDIA 1385 and Instructor permission. FA, SP