This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. The social, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media are also studied. Topics covered include technological development, programming, ratings, social, legal and economic aspects of broadcasting in America, and cross-cultural, international comparisons.

Film Analysis and Appreciation is an introduction to film as a contemporary art form. It emphasizes close observation and analysis of essential film language, specifically mise en scène, camera and editing techniques, lighting, and the cinematic use of sound. Students will learn and utilize various methods of interpreting and evaluating motion pictures with an eye on its socio-political context. Students will correctly identify key inventions, events, and movements in an effort to explain how each affected the development of Film as both an industry and art form. Screenings for this course include a broad range of films and film excerpts representing different time periods, cultures, and cinematic traditions. Students who complete this course will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of movies.

This course provides a fundamental working knowledge of the varied aspects of media and film producing and production management and prepares students for future studies in more specialized topics within the subject area. This course will explore the role of the producer in developing projects and the systems and teams that support them. Issues specific to working independently, via web-based content creation and within the studio system will be addressed as well as specific challenges relating to adapting material, creating an artistically supportive atmosphere, location work, financial management, working with unions and problem solving. Students will increase their awareness of the overall environment and function of the film and media business as well as observe the trends of various media industries. Production Planning is a survey course designed to teach aesthetic and technical approaches to all phases of film and content creation from the producer’s perspective with emphasis on production management and logistics.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of film and media digital photography. Students are instructed in practical training in the use of cameras, with an introduction to image control through exposure, lighting, and selection of camera, lenses, and filters. Students learn practical and theoretical elements of cinematography with an emphasis on lighting and camera technique. Technical topics include camera operation, composition, HD video basics, and camera settings including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus, and focal length. Lighting basics include working with both indoor and outdoor lighting, using professional light kits, and lighting accessories (flags, gels, cookies, filters), as well as important information of lighting safety. The course also offers an examination of the cinematographer as a visual storyteller to develop a broader understanding of the balance between artist and technician as well as an examination of the different crew positions and processes of the camera crew.

One of the goals of the FTVE advisory committee is to expand the curriculum to reflect courses that support content creation. This will be the first of several content creation specific courses that provide training for students interested in professional media work in the web-based media industry. This is an introductory course that provides students with hands-on training for how to create vlogs and properly share them with a specific audience. This course covers everything including the available vlogging platforms, necessary equipment and equipment set-ups, the secrets of making better vlogs, dealing with your fear of vlogging in public, the best video editing software you'll need and promotion of your channel or preferred platform. This course provides understanding of what being a vlogger entails, how to practically plan, film, and edit a vlog, as well as how to proceed in the vast world of vlogging.

In this course, students develop and improve their digital editing skills using non-linear editing software. Students will explore film/video editing theory and apply various editing styles to video footage from multiple sources. Students will gain understanding of the impact that editing has on audience response. Critical analysis of the editing process, editing complex scenes and creating visual effects will be part of the curriculum.

This course explores both U.S. and international motion pictures from 1895 to present day. Students examine historical developments and innovations in film as an art form and as a distinctive medium of communication. Screenings of important films, discussions of these films and their directors, and the critical reactions of the students are the major focus of class activities.

This course introduces students to writing scripts and other types of content for a variety of digital media platforms. An emphasis is placed on proper formatting, technical, conceptual, and stylistic issues related to writing fiction and non-fiction. A significant part of the course will be focused on evaluating and improving writing for the media. Students learn to plan and develop scripts utilizing professional standards and methods.

This course explores narrative script writing for film and episodic television. Its emphasis is on basic screenplay structure, characters, conflict, theme and technical script formatting in the development of a short screenplay.

This course focuses on digital video editing techniques, skills, and theories of editing as well as the technical requirements for assembling a digital video project. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will put traditional theories of picture and sound editing into practice using techniques of organizing media, editing, basic color correction, audio mixing fundamentals and exporting projects for various platforms. *Catalog Course Comment: This course uses DaVinci Resolve software.

This course is an introduction to all aspects of digital storytelling and podcasting. Students will produce content in the form of podcasts in formats such as talk shows, newscasts, and documentaries. Basic writing, diction, and audio editing techniques for broadcast and digital media will be covered. Ethical and legal aspects of broadcast communication and journalism are also covered. An emphasis will be placed on producing content for the public, including markup languages for submitting and hosting podcasts.

This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of audio production for broadcasting, internet, film, and music recording applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Students gain hands on experience recording, editing, and mixing audio for various applications. Upon completion, students will have basic knowledge of applied audio concepts, production workflow, equipment functions, and audio editing software.

The course provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and operation of single camera video production, including composition and editing techniques, camera operation, portable lighting, video recorder operation, audio control and basic editing. This course focuses on the aesthetics and fundamentals of scripting, producing and directing on location, postproduction, and exhibition/distribution. This course gives students skills needed for directing and editing digital video projects utilizing single camera production.

This course introduces theory, terminology and operation of a multi-camera television studio and control room. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production. Through a series of practica, it provides hands-on instruction in pre-production, production, and post-production. Content development for live television is emphasized using a three camera studio format.

This course provides an introduction to the basic theory, terminology, and practice of motion picture production as applied in feature films, and films made for television and internet through developed skill sets, and teamwork in pre-production, production, and post-production processes. Topics include basic cinematography including the operation, function and creative uses of production and post-production equipment, scriptwriting, camera operation, shot composition, lighting, sound recording and mixing, and editing.

This is an advanced course in live media production. Students will develop their production skills while creating videos in a variety of forms. Through a series of hands-on practical projects, students continue to refine their aesthetic vision and technical skills in pre-production, production and post-production for all forms of live media production.

The history, theory and aesthetics of digital photography will be explored in this course. Students will learn the fundamentals of digital photography with an emphasis on processes, principles and tools of photography. Topics include the development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology, materials and equipment, and contemporary trends in photography.

This course is a hands-on portfolio development course that provides students with practical steps to create and build a polished demo reel and/or e-portfolio. Students will develop an online portfolio to showcase creative projects suitable for gaining entry-level work in the Entertainment and Media industries and for transfer institutions. This in-depth portfolio course, is a self-driven, project-based class designed to enhance student skill set as they work to develop original, high-quality projects. Projects include varying aspects of media pre-production such as producing, script development, budgeting and scheduling. Varying aspects of media production including cinematography, directing, and sound production. Varying aspects of media post-production including video editing and finishing. Much of the learning takes place through discovery, as determined by each student’s individual goals and creative direction.

This course provides additional hands-on training for students to create and produce intermediate-level media projects focused on high production value and advanced techniques in pre-production, production, post-production and finishing media content. Emphasis is on continued focused practical application to create and build a polished demo reel and/or e-portfolio. Students will develop an online portfolio to showcase creative projects suitable for gaining entry-level work in the Entertainment and Media industries and for transfer institutions. This in-depth portfolio course, is a self-driven, project-based class designed to enhance student skill set as they work to develop original, high-quality projects. Projects include varying aspects of media pre-production such as producing, script development, budgeting and scheduling. Varying aspects of media production including cinematography, directing, and sound production. Varying aspects of media post-production including video editing and finishing. Much of the learning takes place through discovery, as determined by each student’s individual goals and creative direction.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students.

Work Experience Education provides supervised employment extending classroom occupational learning at an on-the-job learning station relating to the students’ educational or occupational goals. Each unit of credit requires 54 hours of employment during the semester. Work Experience Education is available to all students.