EMB 285 - Directing for Public Broadcasting TV

Credits: 2
Instructional Contact Hours: 3

Provides advanced, practical experience through Delta College's Public Broadcasting facilities. Gives opportunities to direct and assist with productions of on-air broadcast programs.

Prerequisite(s): EMB 151, EMB 284 both with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) and instructor approval
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 30 Lab Hours: 15
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate advanced audio and video production techniques with emphasis on independent performance of related tasks.
1. Act as production assistant for locally produced programs on WDCQ/WDCP.
2. Operate studio and field video production cameras and equipment.
3. Perform non-linear post production editing for locally produced programs.
4. Assist in directing and/or studio crew positions for live local programming.
Demonstrate advanced directing, pre-production, and programming skill sets with relation to the daily operation of a public broadcast station with emphasis on independent performance of related tasks.
1. Act as director for locally produced programs on WDCQ/WDCP.
2. Examine programming procedures and practices of WDCQ/WDCP.
3. Assist as needed with master control operations of WDCQ/WDCP.
4. Perform other related tasks as needed at the direction of the practicum facilitator.
5. Provide weekly progress reports to EMB program coordinator.
6. Provide reflective self-examination of performance at conclusion of course.