COM324 - Television Production
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COM324 - Television Production
COM324 - Television Production MWF 10:50-Noon - McEwen 205 – Spring 2009 Students explore the principles and techniques in television broadcasting and other video media. Studio and field assignments emphasize the aesthetics of television production and the centrality of effective audio. Students research, write and produce news, public service announcements, commercials and entertainment programming. Prerequisite: COM 220 Goal Further develop television production skills and techniques and apply them to the creation of news and entertainment programs. Objectives • Introduce the tools of technology used in production, postproduction and distribution of video through broadcast television and the Internet. • Create an awareness of the roles of television studio personnel and apply those roles in a production environment. • Examine and apply theories in presenting images and information to the production of television information and entertainment content. • Enhance knowledge from previous courses in writing, shooting and editing television programs. Materials Television Production Handbook – 10th Edition – Herbert Zettl 5 Good Quality MiniDV Tapes External FireWire Drive Headphones Valid School ID Nicole Triche [email protected] 336-278-5808 Office: McEwen 004 Office Hours: MWF 8-9am Online Office Hours: TTh 9-10am And By Appointment I will always try to check e-mail twice a day (during the week) and respond promptly. I will not be checking email after 7pm so please do not send me any emails that need immediate attention after that time. Attendance Attendance will be taken daily at the beginning of class. Two tardies will count as an absence. The School of Communications Policy allows you two absences. If you miss more than two classes, your grade will be lowered by three points for every additional absence. Six absences will cause you to fail the course. If you are absent from class you are still responsible for all assignments. There will no make-up quizzes or tests. Participation We have a great deal to cover this semester so come to class prepared to think and to work. Attentiveness is a requirement. If your attention is compromised you are likely to miss an important point. Cell phones must be turned off during class. Computer activities that are not class related will not be tolerated. Your grade will be affected if you choose to abuse your computer privileges. During class discussions everyone is expected to share their thoughts as well as listen attentively when someone has the floor. We are here to learn from each other. Out of respect for your fellow classmates and in the spirit of open discussion, intolerant or insulting comments will not be permitted. When we are in the studio you will be a member of a team and are expected to behave as such. You are working towards the common goal of a successful show so help each other out. Special Needs If you are a student with a documented disability who will require accommodations in this course, please register with Disabilities Services in the Duke Building, Room 108 (278-6500) for assistance in developing a plan to address your academic needs. Equipment You will be using equipment provided by Elon for most of your assignments. When you check out equipment follow the equipment usage policy, treat the equipment well, and return all equipment on time, properly stowed, and unscathed. When you are using equipment in the studio make sure you use it properly and carefully. A broken piece of equipment can ruin a show. Academic Integrity Elon’s honor pledge calls for a commitment to Elon’s shared values of Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Responsibility. To be clear about what constitutes violations of these values, students should be familiar with the Judicial Affairs policies in the student handbook, including violations outlined at http://www.elon.edu/eweb/students/handbook/violat ions/default.xhtml. Students with questions about the specific interpretation of these values and violations as they relate to this course should contact this instructor immediately. Violations of the academic-related areas will be documented in an incident report to be maintained in the student’s judicial record, and may result in a lowering of the course grade and/or failure of the course with an Honor Code F. 2 Final Exam Monday May 18th 11:30am You must be present at the assigned exam time. No early or late midterm or final exams will be given. Make your travel plans accordingly. Grading Scale Course Work Descriptions and rubrics of for your assignments will be posted on Blackboard when they are assigned. All assignments have firm deadlines. Late work will not be accepted. If you are absent from class you are still responsible for your assignments. News Package – 10% Entertainment Package – 10% A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DF 93 and above 90-92 87-89 83-86 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 67-69 63-66 60-62 59 and below Grade Breakdown Commercial – 10% A Range Distinguished Work Show Open– 10% B Range Above Average Performance Skills Tests – 10% News Show Performance – 10% Entertainment Show Performance – 10% In Class Performance/Homework – 10% Midterm Exam – 10% Final Exam – 10% 3 C Range Acceptable Performance With Basic Understanding D Range Passing Performance Despite Difficulties