Development and impact of electronic media institutions of radio, television, cable, satellite, internet, and new media technologies as social, vocational, economic, and political forces in American society. The emphasis of this course is on history, organization, operation, occupation, programming, political development, regulation, and business practices.
A general interest course covering the history, organization, and social role of major mass communication media, such as radio, television, motion pictures, print, recording industries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Basic theory of communication and communication research. Emphasis on the influence of mass media on the individual and society.
A general interest course covering the history, organization, and social role of major mass communication media, such as radio, television, motion pictures, print, recording industries, the Internet, and the World Wide Web. Basic theory of communication and communication research. Emphasis on the influence of mass media on the individual and society.
Digital video finishing for television, video, and multimedia programs using primarily Adobe Premiere Pro and the Apple Macintosh operating system. This hands-on class focuses on deepening the experience and skill of the operation, technology, techniques, and aesthetic process of editing video content with related title and visual effects components.
An introduction to digital video editing for television, video, and multimedia programs using primarily Adobe Premiere Pro and Apple Macintosh operating system. This hands-on class focuses on the operation, technology, techniques, and aesthetic process of editing video content with related title and visual effects components.
Theory and operation of video production equipment and facilities. Video production planning and organization; concept development, and production management. Instruction in camera, audio, lighting, live switching, server operation as well as above-the-line roles such as writer, director, producer. Students acquire knowledge and skills by creating studio-based video programming.
Live sound history, theory, technology, and craft skills with an emphasis on the technical manipulation of sound in acoustic spaces. Includes hands-on live sound production and operations for nightclubs, theaters, large-scale concert venues, and distributed sound systems.
Students will develop and create an online portfolio to showcase creative projects suitable for gaining entry-level work in the Entertainment and Media industries.
This project-oriented, hands-on course teaches intermediate technical skills and aesthetics of video field production. Students collaborate in teams to produce a commercial, documentary, and promotional package from concept to production. Field Production students collaborate with other departments to produce content college wide, applying storytelling techniques and deepening skills in video camera, location sound and lighting equipment operation.
A hands-on, project-oriented course teaching intermediate technical skills and aesthetics of studio production for TV. Students collaborate to develop, plan, and produce a video production segment in the TV studio. Students engage in all aspects of multi-camera video production including pre-production planning, multiple sound sources, lighting, and distribution. Students' projects air on San Francisco's Educational Access TV Channel 27.