MCCCD Program Description

Major: 5973 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2015 Fall Last Admit Term: 2020 Summer Award: CCL Total Credits: 40-44 CIP Code: 10.0202	Primary College: Initiating College: Scottsdale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College Specific Field of Interest: Visual and Performing Arts Instructional Council: Theatre Arts (50) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: 27-4012

Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Production: Television program is designed for students who plan to enter the field of Motion Picture/Television Production in the specific area of broadcasting. Students are provided experiences for hands-on training in Motion Picture/Television Production, in media theory, and in the production of both live and pre-recorded television shows including news, sports, commercials, on-the-scene reporting, interviewing, and studio anchoring. Technical elements stressed include multi-camera techniques in studio, on-location shooting, editing, sound, graphics, and the operation of the studio. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Motion Picture/Television Production degree is also available.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester

Required Courses

TCM100 Digital Multimedia (3) OR
Permission of Program Director 0-3

TCM107 Career Pathways in the Media 3
+ TCM117 Introduction to Cinematography 3

TCM118 Lighting for Film and Television (3) OR
TCM131 Radio-Television Announcing (4) 3-4

TCM121 Story Theory for Film, Television and Media 3
+ TCM134 Pre-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ TCM135 Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ TCM136 Post-Production for Motion Picture and Television 3
+ TCM151 Broadcast Production 3
+ TCM241 AVID Media Composer Editing 4
+ TCM242 Professional Portfolio in Film and Television 2
+ TCM250 Documentaries for Social Change 4
+ TCM251 Advanced Studio Production 3
THF/HUM205 Introduction to Cinema 3

Credits: 40-44

Restricted Electives
	Credits: None

General Electives
	Credits:

Program Competencies
1. Demonstrate use of computers and basic video cameras to manipulate and create multimedia products. (TCM100) 2. Explain the preparatory steps necessary for entry-level positions in the broadcasting/film industry. (TCM107) 3. Shoot a short 16mm or high-definition video project and crew on additional 16mm or high-definition video project shoots. (TCM117) 4. Use tools such as light meters, scopes, storytelling, and color theory to properly expose a scene based on the mood of the project. (TCM118) 5. Demonstrate analog and digital recording techniques and skills in studio and on location. (TCM131) 6. Identify basic elements of story theory and structure as they pertain to feature films, TV programs (both one-hour dramas and sitcoms), video games, reality TV programs and industrial/commercial videos to write a script for different categories of media. (TCM121) 7. Identify and describe the basic elements of pre-production for motion picture and television. (TCM134) 8. Pre-produce one film and one video project. (TCM134) 9. Identify and describe the basic elements of production for motion picture and television. (TCM135) 10. Produce one film and one video shoot. (TCM135) 11. Identify and describe the elements of post-production for motion picture and television. (TCM136) 12. Complete the post-production and marketing plan for one film and one video project. (TCM136) 13. Demonstrate multi-camera production techniques and skills in studio and on location. (TCM151) 14. Use non-linear editing techniques to create and edit a variety of assigned projects. (TCM241) 15. Use an editing system to edit a film or television project for presentation. (TCM242) 16. Create, produce and screen your own social documentary. (TCM250) 17. Operate equipment in a studio and work with a team to create an in-studio quality video production. (TCM251) 18. Review the history and development of the art of motion pictures including the aesthetic and technical elements. (THF/HUM205)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 24, 2015

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