PROPOSAL - CHANGE IN COURSE
COURSE / Name of course being changed: / MASS 231- Television Production IIWhat change is being proposed?
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Explanation of proposed change / The MASS designator is being changed to TVRD. Add writing prerequisite to course.
Why is this change needed? / Update the designator of the Television and Radio program.
What effect will this change have on other courses, transfer patterns, and/or programs? / Some Some of the courses that are cross-listed with MASS will have to
change the MASS designation to TVRD.
SUBMISSION / Date of this proposal: / 11/5/10
Submitted by: / Karen Vadnais and Dave Beaudoin
Division(s): / Arts and Humanities
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COURSE OUTLINE
MASS-231
Television Production II
3 Semester Hours
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
This course will include complex skills in dramatic television productions: script breakdown, casting, directing
talent, as well as camera, sound, lighting techniques for dramatic productions. Television majors will be
working with students from THET-241, Acting for Television, and assembling production crews to complete
short dramatic scenes. Prerequisite: MASS-230. (4 hours weekly)
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Direct complex dramatic scripts.
2. Create relationships between design elements.
3. Breakdown dramatic scripts into schedules to coordinate cast and crew.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in complex dramatic lighting, video and sound editing.
Major Topics
I. Dramatic television direction
II. Script breakdown and production management
III. Talent and crew scheduling and coordination
IV. Editing complex dialog and dramatic sequences
Course Requirements
Grading/exams: Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include two
quizzes or exams and at least one creative lab activity.
Other Course Information
This course is a Humanities and an Arts and Science elective.
COURSE OUTLINE
TVRD-231
Television Production II
3 Credits
HOWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Description
This course will include complex skills in dramatic television productions: script breakdown, casting, directingtalent, as well as camera, sound, and lighting techniques for dramatic productions. Television majors will beworking with students from THET-241, Acting for Television, and assembling production crews to completeshort dramatic scenes. Prerequisites: TVRD-230 and TVRD-223 or ENGL-223. (4 hours weekly)
Overall Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Direct complex dramatic scripts.
- Create relationships between design elements.
- Breakdown dramatic scripts into schedules to coordinate cast and crew.
- Demonstrate proficiency in complex dramatic lighting, video and sound editing.
- Demonstrate an understanding of Ethics in Broadcasting.
Major Topics
- Dramatic television direction
- Script breakdown and production management
- Talent and crew scheduling and coordination
- Editing complex dialog and dramatic sequences
- Ethics in Broadcasting
Course Requirements
Grading/exams: Grading procedures will be determined by the individual faculty member but will include two
quizzes or exams and at least one creative lab activity.
Other Course Information
This course is an Arts and Science and an Arts and Humanities elective.
Change in Course MASS-231.docxUpdated on 11/9/101