Mass Communication 361

Television Production/ Spring 2005

(2T)Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00-10:20 am

Andrew Simoncelli, M.Ed.

Office: 211 Elkins

P.O. Box 2166

Thibodaux, LA 70310

Phone: (985) 448-4131

E-mail: Andrew.simoncelli@nicholls.edu

Office location:211 Elkins

Office Hours: Per appointment

Television Production 3-3-0

Course description: Basic and advance procedures for coordinating cameras, microphones, sets, lights, videotapes, and films.

Course content: To familiarize the student with the terminology, theory, technical skills, and critical skills necessary for the manipulation and evaluation of television audio, lighting, camera composition, camera movement, audio-video recording and on-line switching, post-production editing and graphics, as well as for remote video production.

Course Goals: Upon completion of this course, students will understand the production of an expanded television news organization. Students will know the proper lighting, audio, camera movements, set design, and production roles of a television station. This course will provide the students with the knowledge necessary to complete the hands-on portion of the curriculum.

Required Text: Zettle, H., (1999). Television Production Handbook (8^th edition), Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Class Procedure and Student Participation

Class time will be composed of lecture, questioning students directly on reading material, and class discussions as well as in-class and out-of-class exercises. Participation is expected, will increase your enjoyment of this class, and will increase your potential for success in the course.

Course Supplement

MACO 361 will be supplemented online using the Nicholls' Blackboard courseware Additional notes and postings will be placed on this page by the instructor. Posting of assignments and homework will be allowed using Blackboard. MACO 361 can be located at Blackboard through the Nicholls' web site. http://blackboard.nicholls.edu

Attendance

Attendance and timeliness are expected at all class meetings. While the university allows three absences without grade repercussions, all absences hurt your potential to be successful in this course. Attendance will be taken everyday, but will not be included as part of your course grade. You are expected to attend everyday and are responsible for any material covered in class.

Academic Honesty Policy

In cases of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, or severe or repeated disruption of class/lab activities the instructor may handle the matter by invoking a maximum sanction of immediate expulsion from the course with a failing grade.

Disability

Many accommodations are available at Nicholls to ensure that students with disabilities participate fully in academics and student life. If you have a documented disability that requires assistance, you will need to register with the Office of Disability Services for coordination of your academic accommodations. The Office of Disability Services is located in Peltier Hall, Room 100-A. The phone number is (985) 448-4430.

Make-up Policy

All tests and assignment should be handed in on time regardless of a students' attendance. It is the responsibility of the student to approach the instructor to schedule make-up appointments. Any assignments handed in late will affect the grade of that assignment. Any quiz or assignment handed in late will drop 10% of the total possible score for each class meeting that passes. Any projects not completed will result in a ZERO for that student. It is the responsibility of the student to find a time for the make-up assignment.

Course Assessments

Students will be assessed throughout the semester to determine understanding of the materials. The assessments will come in the following manner: (Occasional pop quizzes and homework assignments will be given).

Ethics Debate

The topics for the two class ethics debates will be selected from current events and will be debated by the students. Intelligent, researched arguments are expected from participants.

Grade Scale:

A = 91-100 %

B = 81-90%

C = 71-80%

D = 61-70%

F = LESS THAN 61%

Week

1/18

1/20

Introductions, Syllabus review

Chapter 1: Television Production Process

Week

1/25

1/27

Chapter 1: Television Production Process

Blackboard Introduction (5 pts); Quiz #1 (10 pts)

Week

3 2/1

2/3

Chapter 2: Analog and Digital Television

Chapter 3: The Television Camera

Week

4 2/8

2/10

Mardi Gras Holiday

Chapter 3: The Television Camera

Week

5 2/15

2/17

Chapter 4: Lenses; Quiz #2 (10 pts)

Chapter 5: Camera Mounting Equipment, Paper #1 (10 pts)

Week

6 2/22

2/24

Exam #1 (60 pts)

Chapter 15: Design

Week

7 3/1

3/3

Chapter 15: Design

Chapter 7 & 8: Television Lighting; Quiz #3 (10 pts)

Week

8

3/8

3/10

Chapter 7 & 8: Television Lighting

Ethics Debate (5 pts), Paper #2 (10pts)

Week

9 3/15

3/17

Chapter 9 & 10: Audio

Week

10 3/22

3/24

Studio design presentations (30 pts)

Exam #2 (50 pts)

Week

11 3/29

3/31

Easter Holiday

Week

12 4/5

4/7

Chapter 16 & 17: Production People

Week

13 4/12

4/14

Producing

Ratings and Shares; Quiz #4 (10 pts)

Week

14 4/19

4/21

Paper #3 and presentation (15 pts)

Ethics debate (5 pts)

Week

15

4/26

4/28

Final chapters summary

Final Review

Week

16 5/5

Final Exam (60 pts)

MACO 361 Spring 2005 Course Outline

*April 7^th, Last day to drop with a W