to Intro. Media Production
TVR-10100 Section 02, 03 Fall 2008 Syllabus
Lecture/Lab: Monday/Wednesday, 10-11:50a; Tuesday/Thursday, 10-11:50a Location: Audio Lab/Park 218 & Television Studio B Assistant Professor: Jerry Gambell Office: Park 371 Office hours: M/W 12-1:30; T/The 12-1:30pm; or by appt. Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Many class documents can be found on my Webpage: http://faculty.ithaca.edu/jgambell TEXT: Television Production Handbook by Zettl. 10th Edition. Wadsworth Cengage Learning ISBN-13: 978-0-495-50188-6 (Available in the college bookstore) COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Media Production is a lecture/lab where students learn the basics of audio production and studio production. Radio production will include: writing, producing, using microphones and editing. Studio production will include: set design, lighting layout, writing, producing and directing of various studio projects including all television crewing positions.
* There are no make-ups on tests, quizzes or other assignments.
This business revolves around promptness; projects handed in late will not be accepted. Four credits. COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1) write effective TV and radio scripts using standard formatting and showing an understanding of pacing, camera shots, writing for the eye and ear, etc. as assessed by individual projects 2) identify key elements in signal flow of a studio audio board as assessed by written exams and in-class exercises 3) operate all TV studio equipment for each crew position for various studio shows following the commands of the director as assessed by in-class exercises 4) produce and direct quality television segments, pieces, commercials and programs as assessed by individual projects 5) produce quality audio productions using Pro Tools as well as all other audio equipment provided as assessed by individual projects and in-class exercises 6) develop a lighting and floor plan for a typical television studio show as assessed by individual projects 7) manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines using class skills while meeting deadlines as assessed by multiple individual projects 8) analyze the fundamentals of basic composition as assessed by written exams and in-class exercises 9) create entire graphics package for your own TV production as assessed by final project
2 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT * weekly quizzes bases on the text * major exams (midterm and final) * in-class assignments performed in the studio/lab * individual projects * attendance Required Material: ** Every student will be required to hand in audio projects on CD-R. Make sure you have at least five. These are available in the college bookstore. CD-RW discs will not work in these machines. ** Minidisc TDK brand sells for $4.19, one per student, available in bookstore. (8/2008)
Academic honesty: The use of work other than your own without proper citation or credit is a serious offense. Penalties for plagiarism include: failure on the assignment and/or failure in the course and/or College academic discipline, which could mean suspension or dismissal from the College. Plagiarism can involve not only written work but also computer programs, photographs, artwork, films, videos, and audios. If you are at all unsure about what constitutes plagiarism, or how to give credit, see your instructor and consult the Student Handbook (see "plagiarism" in the index). In a collaborative project, all involved students may be held responsible for academic misconduct if they are either knowing participants in plagiarism or complicitous (an accomplice). Our recommended style manual is published by the American Psychological Association and is available in the bookstore. Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of someone else's published or unpublished ideas, whether this use consists of directly quoted material or paraphrased ideas. This includes your audio and studio projects. All work must be original and for this class only.
GRADES Grades will be based on the following: 10% Project 1 - Directing (studio) 10% Project 2 One Pass TV Commercial 10% Midterm 10% Project 3 Radio Commercial 20% Project 4 Radio Newscast 10% Quizzes (drop the lowest) 10% Attendance/ Class Participation 20% Final Exam Class begins promptly at 8am/10am. Take this class (and all classes) seriously and be on time. Three lates will count as one absence. Semester absences will be graded as follows: Total Absences Attendance Grade 100 0 1 90 2 80 3 70 4 60 5 50 6 0
It will be very difficult to get an A or B in the course without promptly attending class.
3 LECTURES Note: Lectures (while in the lab) supplement material in the book and contain information not found in the text. Students must plan on taking thorough and comprehensive notes as tests will include both text material and lecture material. Assigned reading material is to be read before class If you miss class, you are still responsible for the notes, handouts and assignments given on that day. Get copies of the above from your fellow students before the next class. During all exams: spread out away from each other, clear desks, put electronic devices away, especially cell phones. Anyone caught cheating on exams will be immediately granted an F for the semester.
OTHER NOTES * In the course of the semester, you will never be allowed to make me, your professor, or my TA, the subject of any class project. * Food and drink are not allowed in the studios/labs. * Weekly quizzes cover that particular weeks reading material only * All scripts must be typed. * All projects must be completed in order to receive a passing grade. * Cell Phones: I dont ever want to see or hear one.
FACILITIES and SCHEDULING For some of the semester projects you will need work in the lab outside of class time. All scheduling is done at the Scheduling Window (Park 114). If for some reason you need facility time today, in that case, see Master Control. (after 1pm on Fridays, requests for that afternoon and the immediate weekend will be processed in Master). The Scheduling Window is not open on weekends. You must schedule in advance but you are unable to schedule more than three weeks in advance. To schedule equipment or facilities you must have your IC ID and your Park Card with you. If you dont have a Park Card, you must apply for one at the Scheduling Window. You will use this card as long as you remain an IC student. Each semester you must validate your Park Card at the Scheduling Window. Note: Your IC ID and your Park Card are non-transferable. If you lose either, you must pay a fee to replace them. Be considerate of others. If something comes up at the last minute and you are unable to use your scheduled time, please call the Scheduling Window at 274-3449 and cancel your time so that others may use the equipment.
4 Students With Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation will be provided to students with documented disabilities on a case by case basis. Students must register with the Office of Academic Support Services and provide appropriate documentation to t...