Television Course Descriptions

You will learn about the broadcast and cable TV industries through lectures, discussions and videos. There are several tests during the semester including a non-cumulative final. This is strictly a lecture course - no technical equipment will be used. Click here for more information on Television 1.

Required Textbook: Broadcasting In America by Head, Sterling and Schofield (List price $91.16) ISBN: 0-618-05419-7

TELEVISION 4- Camera, Lighting and Sound for Television and Cinema (3 Units)

(3 hours per week)

An introduction to camera, lighting and sound for video and film in studio and on location. Required of all television majors. An elective for Cinema majors.

Prerequisite: None

Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl An excellent course for both Cinema and Television students, TV 4 is a technical course with hands-on training with all the television studio production equipment including the camera, video switcher, lighting instruments, and audio systems. You won't be doing any productions, but studying the equipment and technical skills needed when producing a video. Many students consider TV 4 a "Lab Class" to TV 9 so we suggest you take both during the same semester. . The many skills you'll learn in TV 4 will be valuable in other cinema and television classes. TV 4 is held in Television Studio B

Required Textbook: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition- June 2006 Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643.

TELEVISION 6-Studio and Remote Production (3 Units)

(7 hours per week)

Directing exercises; working with talent, remote production, various camera set-ups, lighting, and overall operation of all such equipment. For advanced television students only.

Prerequisite: Television 46 at LACC with a satisfactory grade.

TV 6 is for crew only. Using a news format, you will continue advanced level studio production techniques working in the larger TV studio with advanced equipment. You will also operate remote equipment (camcorders and wireless microphone systems) during in-class exercises. Both TV 6/7 meet at the same time with the same instructor and students cannot take both sections at the same time. Offered this Fall 2008. Evenings Only.

Required Textbooks: Broadcast News Handbook (3rd Edition) by C.A. Tuggle (List $55,75) ISBN:0073268690.

TELEVISION 7-Television Announcing (3 Units) >

(7 hours per week)

Training in "on-camera" television performance for newscasts, ad-libbing, commercials, interviews, and various program performance assignments.

Prerequisite: None

TV 7 is for talent only. Using a news format, you will train in "on-camera" television performance. Students will prepare and perform a series of studio and remote exercises including teleprompter and improvisational work. Both TV 6/7 meet at the same time with the same instructor - you can't take both sections at the same time. This course is offered this Fall 2008. Evenings only.

Required Textbooks: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition - June 2006) Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643, and Broadcast News Handbook (3rd Edition) by C.A. Tuggle (List $55,75) ISBN:0073268690

Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl Broadcast News Handbook (3rd Edition) by C.A. Tuggle

TELEVISION 9 - Introduction to TV Equipment Procedures (3 Units)

(3 hours per week)

Beginning level studio production - emphasizes writing and producing. Principles and operational techniques with basic studio TV equipment leading to the first production of spots. Required of all TV majors. This course serves as the prerequisite to TV 46. An elective for Cinema majors.

Prerequisite: None

This production class gives you the opportunity to make a commercial in the television studio during your first semester. The first half of each class is lecture and hands-on experience with all the television production equipment. However, you'll need more time for training on the equipment so we suggest that you sign-up for TV 4 during the same semester. This course serves as the prerequisite to TV 46 and is offered every semester both day and evening. The class is held in Television Studio B

Required Textbook: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition- June 2006 Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643.

TELEVISION 25-Television and Film Dramatic Writing (3 Units)

(3 hours per week)

Professional methods and techniques of television writing for drama and comedy for film and tape are studied. It also deals with getting an agent and how scripts are sold.

Prerequisite: None

You will learn to create and format scripts, from concept to outline to script, in a workshop format. Students are expected to complete the first act of a teleplayor screenplay, plus other writing excercies. No technical equipment will be used in class. This course is offered evenings only.

No Textbook

TELEVISION 46-Television Production (3 Units)

(4 hours per week)

Intermediate level studio production - emphasizes producing, directing, writing, performing; use of cameras, switcher, character generators, lighting and audio equipment. Required of all Television majors. An elective for Cinema majors.

Prerequisite: Television 9 at LACC with satisfactory grade or better.

Here you will continue with intermediate level studio production techniques. You are expected to write, produce and direct three live-switched productions. The assignments include a thirty second, five minute and ten minute production. There is also a written midterm and final. This serves as the prerequisite to all advanced level TV courses. Offered evenings only. Television 46 is held in Television Studio B.

Required Textbook: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition- June 2006 Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643.

TELEVISION 48-Television Programming & Videotape Production Workshop (3 units)

(4 hours per week)

Advanced level studio production - for those interested in producing - emphasizes writing, directing, editing, and working with actors.

Prerequisite: Television 46 at LACC with satisfactory grade or better.

TV 48 is for writer/producers only. You will work with advanced level studio production using in the larger TV studio with advanced equipment. TV 48/49 meets the same time with the same instructor - you can't take both sections at the same time. Offered Evenings Only. Not Offered Fall 2008.

Required Textbook: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition- June 2006 Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643.

TELEVISION 49-TV Production Workshop (3 Units)

(4 hours per week)

Advanced level studio production - for those interested in technical and equipment work - emphasizes camera work, graphics, videotape, and character generator. No script writing and directing, this class is for crew only.

Prerequisite: Television 46 with satisfactory grade or better.

TV 49 is for technical crew members only. You will work with advanced level studio production equipment using in the larger TV studio with additional equipment. TV 48/49 meets the same time with the same instructor - you can't take both sections at the same time. This course is offered in the evenings only. Not offered Fall 2008.

Required Textbook: Video Basics 5 by Herbert Zettl (5th Edition- June 2006 Bundle: Text + VideoLab 3.0 DVD Revised by Herbert Zettl (price $98.06) ISBN-10: 0495261645, ISBN-13: 9780495261643.

TELEVISION 55 (SAME AS CINEMA 33) - DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION WORKSHOP I - (3 UNITS)

iMoiveHD and iDVD6: The Missing Manual by David Pogue (5 hours per week)

As an Intermediate television student, you will produce two short video projects using basic digital video cameras and editing systems.

Prerequisite: Cinema 1,2, Television 4, 9 with satisfactory grades or better.

Each student will shoot and edit two projects using a miniDV camera (Canon ZR-25) and iMovie 6 or Final Cut Express software on eMac G-4 computers. There is both a day and evening section.

Textbook: iMovie HD and iDVD6: The Missing Manual by David Pogue (List $34.99) ISBN: 0-596-52726-8.

TELEVISION 60 (SAME AS CINEMA 35) - NON-LINEAR EDITING WITH FINAL CUT PRO (3 UNITS)

(4 hours per week)

As an advanced television student, you are introduced to Macintosh Final Cut Pro non-linear software and given lectures on film-to-video and other post-production procedures.

Prerequisite: Television 52 with satisfactory grade or submit Prerequisite challenge to Department Chairman.

Using Final Cut Pro 5, each person will edit a series of fixed exercises as well as attend lectures and take tests. Fall and Spring semesters: evening.

Required textbook: Required textbook: Focal Easy Guide to Final Cut Pro 5 by Rick Young (list $24.95) ISBN:978-0-240-52015-5.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE (1 to 4 Units)

Film and Television students receive credit for acceptable internships in the industry under the direction of supervising Cooperative Education director. Students meet occasionally with the director and keep a diary of their work. Internship opportunities are made available to the Cinema-Television Department but it is the responsibility of the student to secure one. This course is offered every semester, and is repeatable - no textbook. The student must be enrolled in seven or more units at LACC (which may include up to four Co-op Ed units). Contact the Vaughn Obern at (323) 953-4000 ext. 2627 or obernvg@lacitycollege.edu for more information.