Course Description
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in television and radio production. Students will learn about scriptwriting, directing, editing, sound design, and camera operation. The course will equip students with the skills necessary to create engaging and effective media content.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of television and radio production principles.
• Write effective scripts for various media formats.
• Direct and manage production teams.
• Operate cameras and other production equipment.
• Edit video and audio content effectively.
• Understand the role of sound design in media production.
Course Format
This course will be a combination of lectures, discussions, hands-on exercises, and guest lectures from experienced media professionals. Students will have opportunities to work on group projects and create their own television or radio productions.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Media Production
• History of television and radio
• Types of media production (news, entertainment, documentary, etc.)
• Roles in media production (producer, director, writer, editor, etc.)
Module 2: Scriptwriting
• Elements of a script (characters, plot, dialogue, setting)
• Writing for different media formats (television, radio)
• Scriptwriting techniques (scene structure, pacing, dialogue)
Module 3: Directing
• The role of the director
• Directing actors and crew
• Visual storytelling techniques
• Blocking and staging
Module 4: Camera Operation
• Types of cameras (film, video)
• Camera techniques (shots, angles, movement)
• Composition and framing
• Lighting techniques
Module 5: Sound Design
• Elements of sound (dialogue, music, sound effects)
• Sound recording techniques
• Sound editing and mixing
• Microphone techniques
Module 6: Editing
• Editing software and tools
• Editing techniques (cuts, transitions, pacing)
• Storytelling through editing
• Colour correction and grading
Module 7: Production Techniques
• Studio production
• Location shooting
• Field production
• Remote production
Module 8: Media Ethics and Legal Issues
• Copyright and fair use
• Defamation and libel laws
• Ethical considerations in media production
• Diversity and inclusion in media
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