Mass Communication 364

Mass Communication 364

Television Workshop/Spring 2005

(3T)Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:50am

Andrew Simoncelli, M.Ed.

Office: 211 Elkins

P.O. Box 2166

Thibodaux, LA 70310

Phone: (985) 448-4131

E-mail:

Office location: 211 Elkins

Office Hours: Per appointment

Television Workshop 1-0-2

Prerequisites - none

Course Objectives/Content

Students will develop basic and advance knowledge and skills in photojournalism. The course will explain hands on video production for electronic newsgathering. Different formats of field video production will be examined. The students will be required to shoot various video footage and other assignments for Nicholls' news program.

Materials and Textbooks

No Textbook is needed for this class (handouts will be given)

Two mini Digital Video (DV) tapes are required for students for use in this class.

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 364 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 364 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 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.

Assignments:

In addition to the assignments on the schedule below, students are required to perform FIVE independent video shoots during the semester to be handed in the last week of class. The points will be included in MACO 364. Five additional VO’s will be allowed for extra points.

Grade Scale:

A = 91-100%

B = 81-90%

C = 71-80%

D = 61-70%

F = LESS THAN 61%

Week

1 / 1/18
1/20 / Introductions, Syllabus review
Video camera basics

Week

2 /

1/25

1/27 / Video camera basics, Outside video production work
Blackboard Introduction; Quiz #1 (10 pts), Outside video production work

Week

3

2/1

2/3 / Individual video production work

Interviewing techniques; Photojournalism activity (10pts)

Week

2/8

2/10 /

Mardi Gras

Individual Interviewing assignment

Week

2/15

2/17 / Quiz two (10 pts); Interviewing assignment (10pts)
Photojournalism Final Exam (30pts), Photojournalism evaluations (30 pts)

Mass Communication 365

Television Workshop/Spring 2005

(3T)Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:50am

Course Objectives/Content

Students will develop basic skills in different types of linear and non-linear video editing. Students will edit video pieces for Nicholls' news program including interviews shot in MACO 364. Students will learn how to produce, develop, and edit public service announcements.

Grade Scale:

A = 91-100%

B = 81-90%

C = 71-80%

D = 61-70%

F = LESS THAN 61%

Week

2/22

2/24 / Introduction to editing/Linear editing, Cables and Connections
Non-Linear Editing, Final Cut Pro; I-Movie Preview

Week

3/1

3/3 / Non-Linear Editing, I-Movie;
Non-Linear Editing

Week

/ 3/8
3/10 / Linear Editing; Voice Overs (10 pts)
Linear Editing; Quiz #1 (10 pts)

Week

3/15

3/17 /

Individual video work for editing assignment and PSA

Hands-on Final Exam (20 pts)

Week

3/22

3/24 /

Public Service Announcement Production

Final Exam (30pts); Public Service Announcement (30 pts)

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Mass Communication 366

Television Workshop/Spring 2005

(3T)Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am-11:50am

Course Objectives/Content

Students will develop basic skills in television announcing and interviewing techniques. Production of studio programs will be studied. Broadcast shows will be produced and broadcasted by MACO 366 students. Students will be required to contribute to class PSA’s and studio programs for NTW. Students will also develop basic skills in studio production in various crew positions for television lab.

Grade Scale:

A = 91-100%

B = 81-90%

C = 71-80%

D = 61-70%

F = LESS THAN 61%

Week

4/5

4/7 /

Video project pre-productions

Studio Positions

Week

4/12

4/14 / TV show pre-production
TV Show (20 pts)

Week

4/19

4/21 / TV show evaluation; pre-production
TV Show (20 pts)

Week

4/26

4/28 / TV show evaluation; pre-production; Video projects due!!!!!
TV Show (20 pts)

Week

/ 5/6 / Final Show (30 pts) Studio Positions Quiz (10 pts)