MEDA 115 - Fundamentals TV Production

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
A theory, practice and production course in which students learn the basics of television production in a multi-camera, television studio setting. Discussed are the history and origination of TV, the organizations and business environment in which TV occurs, such as the FCC, networks and affiliate relationships, “above” and “below the line” personnel; program and script formats, basic aesthetic and technical lighting and sound principles, introduction to lenses and the basic principles of shot composition and framing.