MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Television Arts

Course: HUM206

First Term: 2017 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S - Standard Load

Description: History and development of electronic media and its impact on popular arts.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the functions and artistic responsibilities of each of the major members of a television crew. (I) 2. Identify the technical elements of a television show. (I, III, IV, VI) 3. Analyze the techniques used by television artists to create a finished product. (I, III, IV, VI) 4. Describe and apply aesthetic principles used in the critical analysis of a television show. (III) 5. Identify and analyze the impact of significant television artists and programming breakthroughs and their impact on the evolution of television arts. (II, III) 6. Describe the early influences of both television genres and advertising. (II, III) 7. Describe the characteristics and representative examples of major television genres and subgenres. (III) 8. Describe the effects of television advertising on contemporary and future culture. (IV, VII) 9. Describe how television ratings are determined and how they impact programming. (V, VII, VIII) 10. Compare programming and its impact in the United States with that in other countries. (V, VII, VIII) 11. Describe the federal regulation of television in the United States. (VII) 12. Describe how television reflects and interprets major events. (III, IV, VI, VII, VIII) 13. Describe the influence of television on the American public. (III, IV, VI, VII, VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Aspects of television production A. Technical elements of a production B. Crew members and their responsibilities C. Techniques used by television artists to create a program II. Early development of television shows A. Early sources of material and influences on genres B. Emergence of major networks C. Significant early artists and programs D. Historic programming breakthroughs III. Genres and Subgenres from the 1940s to the present A. Major genres such as comedy, drama, sports, news, and game shows 1. Significant artists and programs unique to each genre 2. Major trends in these genres 3. Critical analysis of various shows 4. Impact of various genres on American culture B. Major subgenres such as sitcoms, serials, talk shows, reality shows, etc. 1. Significant artists and programs unique to each genre 2. Major trends in these genres 3. Critical analysis of various shows 4. Impact of various genres on American culture IV. Television advertising A. Types of television advertising B. Early history of television ads C. Benefits and drawbacks of television advertising D. The role of ratings in the advertising industry E. Effects of television advertising on viewers F. Future of television advertising V. Television programming A. Strategies used for successful placement of television shows B. Non-commercial programming 1. PBS 2. Cable 3. Satellite 4. Internet 5. Subscription services VI. Television News A. Internal biases B. Preparation and formatting of nightly national and local news shows C. Television coverage of politics VII. Federal regulation of television A. The role of the FCC in regulation of content and its impact B. Licensing requirements C. Fairness doctrine D. Violence and sex on television 1. Evolution of public attitudes and federal regulation of these subjects 2. Various theories on television violence 3. Social impact of violence and sex on viewers VIII. Television in other countries A. Programming in other countries B. Regulation of content in other countries C. Popular genres in other countries D. Role of television in society

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28, 2016

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