Television, Radio, and Film

This course will use a diverse range of approaches to visual analysis including theories, concepts and semiotics to gain a deeper understanding of images in contemporary culture. Examples from art, advertising, film and multimedia will be explored and analyzed.

This course is designed for the remote aircraft pilot interested in learning to use a small-unmanned aircraft for professional photography and videography. Topics include but are not limited to visual sensors, flying techniques, pre and post processing, and flight planning. Students will create a product portfolio containing samples of their work. This course requires 15 hours of fieldwork.

This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of digital video production. Students work in production teams to produce professional level programs. Students gain experience in all phases of production including conception of ideas, scripting, directing and operation of equipment to produce various types of programs.

This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of digital audio. Students will plan and produce several audio clips that will be used by the College’s radio station. This course also introduces students to the organization and structure of a radio station and examines the history and current state of radio.

This course introduces students to the advanced principles and techniques of digital video production. Students work in production teams to produce professional level content. Students gain experience in all phases of production including conception of ideas, scripting, directing, and operation of camera light and sound to produce various types of video content.

This course is an introduction to filmmaking. The emphasis is upon the understanding and application of basic concepts of filmmaking. Students will study production concepts and techniques in both existing films/videos and in their own work. The course will focus on the following areas: film analysis, storyboarding/scripting, equipment operation, composition, lighting, pre-production and post-production. Underlying all is a practical approach to the material.

This course introduces students to the advanced principles and techniques of digital audio production. Students work in production teams to produce professional level content. Students gain experience in all phases of production including conception of ideas, scripting, directing and operation of audio devices to produce various types of audio content.

Designed to grant students the opportunity to develop a product portfolio documenting aspects of their academic career. Students will design and develop an electronic portfolio including examples of their best work from program courses and will be required to complete a capstone project. The project objectives will be based on the student’s major course of study.

The cooperative education course is designed to provide students with on-the-job training and practice in career settings through a faculty approved work site. The purpose of the course is to apply the principles and theories taught in the educational environment with real-life projects in a professional work setting. Students will secure a position at an approved site prior to the start of the course and complete required hours and assignments by the end of the course. Each student will secure co-op that is consistent with his or her professional goals.