A combination of CA 40 or 142 may be taken a maximum of four times. The course offers the advanced student an opportunity to produce, write, and direct scenes and complete television film programs. Problems in staging and working with actors, camera movements and angles, and cutting and editorial decisions will be studied in depth. A course emphasizing the basic principles and techniques of developing, producing, and directing various types of radio programs and spot announcements in the areas of public service, commercial-spot announcements, talk shows, music programs, and sports programs. The course provides a basic understanding of audio principles and technology related to all radio, television, or film programs.
Course offers students hands-on experience using digital audio equipment.
Students will produce programming for distribution over the college's radio station. A course emphasizing the basic elements of radio-station operation. The areas explored include station organization, programming concepts, FCC rules and regulations. Students may elect roles in the radio operation involving on-air announcing, special production, programming, and news and public affairs. Emphasis will be placed on operating studio equipment and in music programming and formats.