TV PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION

RTV 220 Section # 72857 fall 2004

Syllabus

Class meeting time: Monday 11-2:50PM P-33 ETV Wed. 2-3:50 PM Q-1

Pat Hahn, Assistant Professor – Radio & TV

Office: U-11

Office Hours: Tue 11-12 noon and 1-2pm, Wed 11-12 noon and 1-2pm, Thur. 11-12 noon

Phone: 744-1150 ext. 2964

E-mail phahn@palomar.edu

Web page http://daphne.palomar.edu/phahn/

Messages: Voice Mail, ext. 2964, or Mail Box in U-9.

REQUIRED TEXT: Directing and Producing 2th Edtion by Ivan Curry, ET.Al.

REQUIRED ITEMS: THREE INCH 3 RING BINDER, ¼ in graph paper, furniture template

COURSE DESCRIPTION

RTV 220 is a Television Production and Directing class, designed to acquaint the student with the terminology, practices, theory, and aesthetic considerations of television studio operations through reading, lectures, discussions, and hands-on production and directing exercises. The course includes units on Pre-production planning, 3-camera Studio Production, TV Studio Equipment, Personnel, The Television Camera, Composition, Lighting, Audio, Control Room operations, Video tape formats, Small Format TV, Writing for TV, Graphics and Sets. This class will produce two (2) in-studio TV productions, one basketball game and one live concert.

Required Writing:

1. Program idea, treatment and script for one of two possible studio productions.

2. A program presentation/proposal for either a 10-minute dramatic, a five minute interview/demonstration, or a :30 or :60 public service announcement

3. A set and lighting design packet

4. A production notebook.

5. All written assignments must be typed or word-processed on standard 8-1/2" x 11" paper. Your production notebook must be a three-inch (3) ring binder

GRADING

A certain amount of work is expected from each student in this class. Satisfactory completion of the minimum work merits a “C” grade. Above average grades will require substantially more achievement. For example, in order to archive an “A” a student must make a superior contribution, displaying leadership, innovation, and the ability to make decisions under pressure.

The following list shows the relative weight of the factors, which determine the student's grade for RTV 120:

Final Examination	100 pt
Mid Term	100 pt
Final Productions proposal	400 pt
Quizzes (five total) Note, these will be pop quizzes including performance exams at ETV	250 pt
Production notebook	200 pts
Lab Participation	360 pt (20 pts ea lab session)
In-class lecture participation	240 pt (15 pts each class session)

TOTAL 1650 pts (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

BONUS POINTS 200 POINTS- IF YOUR PRODUCTION PROPOSAL IS SELECTED FOR PRODUCTION

Grading Breakdown

92-100%=A

82-91%=B

70-81%=C

60-70%=D

PARTICIPATION

Minimum participation standards are attendance, attention to instruction, and taking part in any discussions or exercises. Participation in this type of class is essential to learning.

TARDINESS

The broadcast world lives and breathes by the clock. The same is true for this class. Be on time. Tardiness will not be tolerated. It will greatly affect your participation portion of your grade.

DROP POLICY

Regular attendance is required for success in any college course. The instructor has the option of dropping any student for excessive absence, defined as in excess of 6 hours, or for violations of conduct rules as set forth in the College's Student Handbook. Violations include the use of foul or obscene language, which will not be tolerated in class during discussions or productions. In addition, sexual innuendos will not be tolerated. Students are responsible for understanding these rules and the Grading Policy as set forth in the Schedule and Catalog and for completing the Drop Process if leaving the class.

COPYRIGHTS

All productions of the class are copyrighted by and become the property of Palomar College and may not be sold or distributed in any way without written authorization from the Communications Department Chairperson. Enrollment in RTV 220 constitutes relinquishment of rights of ownership of, or remuneration for, any productions or exercises done in class or lab. Anyone not enrolled in the course that appears in final productions must sign a release form. Students who wish to obtain copies of productions for private viewing will be charged a small dubbing fee.

READING ASSIGNMENTS

Reading must be completed PRIOR TO the date assigned. Be ready on the due date to discuss the assigned chapter. See schedule for reading assignments.

LATE NOTEBOOKS WILL BE NOT BEING ACCEPTED.

QUIZZES & EXAMS

Quizzes are designed primarily as motivators in keeping up with reading assignments. Quizzes will be "objective," consisting of true false, multiple choice, essay, matching, and similar questions. A SCANTRON FORM and BLUE ESSAY BOOK (available at the Bookstore or Snack Shack) and a No. 2 pencil will be necessary for each quiz and exam. Some quizzes will be on-line. The Midterm and Final Exams will also include essay questions.

COURSE SCHEDULE

A detailed Course Schedule is attached. It is the student's responsibility to refer to the Schedule for assignment due-dates.

FOOD AND DRINKS

No food or drink is allowed in the ETV or Q-1 TV studio except for use as props for productions. No Exceptions. If you bring food or drink into the studio you will be asked to leave and it will count as an absence.

No late assignments will be accepted.

ZERO POINTS IF LATE