Television Production Course

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Marcia Glasius

OFFICE: High School Room #407
TELEPHONE: 586-791-6301 ext. 2407

E-MAIL: glasiusm@clintondaleschools.net

BLOG: http://mrsglasiustvproduction.blogspot.com/

REMIND AND GOOGLE GROUP APP. PARTICIPATION IS MANDATORY

OFFICE HOURS: 10:20 am - 11:20 am
COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Through assigned readings, the viewing numerous videos, and the completion of a series of video assignments,
you are expected to acquire a thorough understanding of the basic elements of video production. This
understanding should include the following ten areas:
1. General audio and sound micing techniques, including the handling of common audio problems.

2. Camera placement and operations, including a basic understanding of camera color balancing, camera optics,
light levels and the use of special filters.
3. The use and characteristics of the various video and audio recording media.

4. Lighting techniques, including existing light, bounced light and three-point lighting.

5. Technical and production differences between standard definition (SDTV) and HDTV/DTV production.
6. Elements of effective visual composition.

7. Editing techniques: assembly and insert, online and offline, linear and random access, and the use of time-code.
8. And understanding of analog and digital data.

9. A general understanding of postproduction, including associated audio and video equipment.

10. The ability to critique the strengths and weakness of video productions.

Probably most important, the course will provide an opportunity for you to create a variety of video productions,
allowing you to express personal creativity while developing the ability to conceptualize story ideas and effectively
translate these ideas into video productions.
TEXTBOOK:

Television Production 16th Edition by Jim Owens

Television Production on-line course by Ron Whittaker at CyberCollege.com and InternetCampus.com.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Adobe Creative Cloud

E-MAIL AND THE INTERNET

Computer competency is a requirement for this major. It's a key element in professional success and a requirement
for today's desirable jobs.

A personal e-mail address is required for this course. We will utilize your C-Mail account for this purpose. Make
sure you activate your account and update your password. I will ask you for it in about a week. Course information
and notices will be regularly sent to you by e-mail through our TV Production Google Group.
EXAMINATIONS

There are interactive tests on the Internet that cover the TV Production modules and the hyperlinked articles.
I will tell you which readings are required, according to the four color codes.
Yellow, Blue, Red, and Green Readings

A green square (
) in front of a link indicates information that's important to what is being discussed. This
information is covered in the interactive tests and puzzles.
A little yellow square (
) in front of links indicates background reading. This material is not included on
the interactive tests, but may be required for classroom tests.

A blue square (
) indicates technical information. This type of information is designed for advanced classes
and professionals, and, again, this may or may be required by your instructor.
A red square (
) indicates external links that have related information. This information is not included on
the interactive tests, but your instructor has the option of asking that you read this information. CyberCollege
and the InternetCampus have no control over the content or availability of these external links.

Links that are not marked with a colored square are considered self-explanatory. I will tell you which linked articles
you should read along with the modules.
In addition to the interactive tests, you will participate in various 'proficiency' tests; quizzes; as well as pre and post
unit tests.

BEING LATE FOR/MISSING CLASSES

For reasons that I will explain in class, I will often give beginning of the period quizzes that last about 90 seconds.
Be advised that beginning-of-the period quizzes can't be made up. You are responsible for finding out what went
on-including any assignments that were made-while you were gone.
POLICY ON LATE PAPERS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Meeting deadlines is central to broadcasting and telecommunications -- if you want to keep your job. Therefore, in this
course deadlines on papers and assignments will be absolute. Your grade will drop a full letter grade for every 5 minutes
your paper is late! After the class is over your paper won't be accepted. Don't bother to argue about it or explain why you
should be an exception to the rule. Each semester someone tries to argue their way into having their late paper accepted.
If you blow a deadline, be adult and professional about it and don't try to convince me that your case is special.
If you want to hand in papers early and I'm not in my office, put it in my mailbox and make sure an administrator puts
the date, time and their initials on your paper. By the way, it's always a good idea to have a photocopy of any assignment.
Things can happen.
Remember, spelling, punctuation and grammar all count in written work.
GRADING

The final grade in the course will be based on:

Tests, quizzes and written work = approximately 50% of grade.

Assignments and critiques = approximately 35% of grade.
Class attendance and participation = approximately 15% of grade.
Because the course is not graded on any curve (i.e., you are not competing with each other) it will be much to your
benefit to form study groups and provide basic production assistance to other class members.
The criteria for the final grade in the course is as follows:

A = outstanding work; a 90% or above average on tests and written material; a demonstration of excellent production
and editing skills; an ability to effectively critique the strengths and weakness of other projects; all work turned in
on time.

B = an 80% average on tests and written material; an ability to meet deadlines; a proven ability in production and editing;
strong critiques.
C = a 70% average on tests and written material; an ability to meet most deadlines and an acceptable grasp of editing and
production techniques; a basic knowledge of basic critique elements.
D = a 60% average on tests and written material; however, student has fallen short in one or more major areas: meeting

deadlines, an understanding of editing equipment and decisions, critiques, or the ability to effectively use production
or editing equipment.

F = below a 60% average on tests and written material; student has fallen below the minimally acceptable requirements
for the course.

I = although the student is passing the course at the time he or she requests an incomplete, something has arisen that is beyo
his or her control, making it impossible to finish the course. To receive an "I" the student must fill out a form that describes
problem and establishes a time for the course work to be made up. This grade is only given if the student is doing well in th
an emergency beyond the control of the student comes up, and an incomplete form is filled out.
TECHNICAL PROBLEMS

Problems with video and audio equipment are a fact of life in any broadcast or video production facility. However, "technic
problems" are often actually "operator problems." If you encounter a significant technical problem in completing your assig
you will need to indicate this by writing out a malfunction report. (See sample later in this syllabus.) When the video is sho
the class, it will be determined if the nature of the problem was (1) totally beyond your control, (2) the result of not fully
understanding the equipment or its operation, or (3) potentially salvageable by employing a simple alternate approach.

Most camcorder problems can be discovered by doing a short audio and video check before leaving the equipment checkou
This also protects you. Because you are responsible for equipment, this procedure will uncover problems for which you mig
otherwise have been held responsible.
EQUIPMENT RESPONSIBILITY

When you check out equipment you are legally responsible for that equipment until you turn it back in. Considering the cos
equipment, you will not want to loan it to a fellow classmate or leave it in a place that has questionable security. If you hav
camcorder of your own, you are invited to use it. With large classes this will save you problems in checking out equipment.

PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENTS
1. CONTINUITY VIDEO.

2. COMMERCIAL/PROMO/PSA.

3. DOCUMENTARY/NEWS/REALITY.

4. BASIC NARRATIVE PRODUCTION.

5. EXTRA CREDIT.

PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENT PERSONAL REPORT

NAME:_______________________

DATE:_____________________

ASSIGNMENT (circle one): Campus Story, Person at Work, Mood Piece, Dramatic Scene.
THESIS SENTENCE: This video piece was intended to: (One sentence only.)

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NOTES TO INSTRUCTOR: (Special problems; things I wouldn't do again; things I especially liked about this piece, etc.)
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Note: Attach this sheet to your completed assignment. Your video will not be shown or evaluated without this sheet.

PRODUCTION ASSIGNMENT CRITIQUE

Your name: ____________________________________(will be kept confidential)

Assignment completed by: _______________________________

VIDEO QUALITY/TECHNIQUE

(poor) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 9 10 (EXCELLENT)

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AUDIO QUALITY/TECHNIQUE

(poor) 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 (EXCELLENT)

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CREATIVITY

(poor) 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 (EXCELLENT)

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OVERALL RATING

(poor) 1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 (EXCELLENT)

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Note: Be specific as possible in your comments. Keep in mind that a talent that you are expected to develop in this course is
ability to effectively describe (using the proper terms) the strengths and weakness of videos.

Equipment Problem Report

(Note: this sheet must be turned into your instructor before an "equipment problem" will be accepted as an excuse for probl
with a video assignment.)

DATE: __________________________
EQUIPMENT:

1. Camera/recorder unit number: ______

2. Editor number: __________

3. Tripod number: ___________

Other: __________________________
NATURE OF PROBLEM (Be specific.)

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Your name: ________________________________________