COEM 348
Dr. Cameron A. Pace, Adviser
Web site: http://campac.home.mchsi.com
EMAIL - pacec@evangel.edu
Meetings - Tuesday 6:00 - 6:30 PM
Office phone - ext. 8413, ECTV ext. 8427, Studio ext. 8410
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This workshop will provide experience in the area of electronic journalism and
broadcast production techniques. Members of the class will be exposed to
all facets of television production through a "hands-on"
approach. This workshop is responsible to produce ECTV weekly programs: Newswatch,
a campus and community newscast with news, weather and sports; and ECTV
Sports Update, a review of athletic events during the week including scores
and interviews; and Strobelight, a Christian music video program; airing
on cable access channel 27 and Evangel Cable Channel 12. Students may be
involved with other cable programs from time to time as needed or directed.
PRODUCTION
SCHEDULE
Each Tuesday night during the semester at 6:00 PM the class meets for a general
meeting of the staff and instruction from the advisor. ALL WORKSHOP
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE 6:00 MEETING. After the meeting,
those students who are needed for the taping of Newswatch will remain
and those assigned to other programs will be given their weekly instructions
before leaving. ECTV Sports Update will be taped on Mondays and Strobelight,
Thursday night.
REQUIREMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS
1.
Production Positions - Each student will be assigned a production crew
position for the taping of the shows. These assignments will be given out
at the beginning of the semester. Students with more workshop or
production experience will more likely receive positions with more
responsibility. Students will be assigned to Newswatch or one of
the other programs depending on interest and experience. Students will
meet weekly to produce these shows in the TV Studio. Producers supervise
crew and talent. The Station Manager evaluates producers. Crew Evaluation
Form
2. Workshop
Projects - Students are required to do four projects, of which two
are package stories for Newswatch, and one is a sports package
for ECTV Sports Update or
feature story for Strobelight.
Remaining workshop project can be any of the following but must be authorized
by producer or Station Manager:
a.
Special graphics project for individual show or ECTV in general
1. topic boxes for news or sports
2. re-design of CG titles, freeze frames, & credits
3. Animated station IDs
b.
Special Reports
1. feature story – in-depth report package
2. feature story – humorous analysis package
3. Mini-series – 2 or 3 packages with a theme (counts as two
projects)
c.
Special assignments – production work
1. Director or announcer for sports broadcast (other positions are
not eligible)
2. Highlights photographer for games – includes editing
3. Video montage for credits rollout w/ music bkg (60 secs.)
d. Special
Reporter Packages
1. Strobelight
2. Sports Update
3. Newswatch (in addition to the two required)
e.
Cable programming
1. Produce and edit a “Fest & Flings” program
2. Produce and edit a “TV Production Shorts” program
3. Produce and edit a “Student Showcase” Program
4. Produce and/or edit “ECTV’s Funniest
Moments”(from bloopers)
The producer or station manager will evaluate assigned projects in relation to
how the project met stated objectives, quality of work, and the meeting of
deadlines.
3. Overall
Evaluation - The workshop advisor will evaluate the entirety of the
student’s work in the workshop. Semester grades will be given based
on the student’s completion of work, staff evaluations, and overall
academic objectives as listed in the syllabus.
4. TV
Workshop meetings will continue to be at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays but will
center on producers meeting with their crews to discuss projects and deadlines
for the next show. The Station Manager will open these meetings with
prayer and general announcements. If needed, the Station Manager or
Advisor will instruct students on use of equipment, procedures related to production,
or class progress on individual projects. After the general meeting
(about 20 minutes), producers will meet with their groups and discuss specific
objectives for the week. Individual projects will be assigned or modified
as needed.
5. Workshop
Project Form - Other than the packages, all individual projects must be
spelled out on the Workshop Project Form. This form will list the
parameters of the project, list specific objectives for the project, and list
any and all deadlines related to the project. The student, the producer,
the station manager and/or advisor, must sign this form. The producer
should keep these forms in a folder. At the group meetings, these forms
will be used to help check the progress of each project. Should a project
be assigned and not completed (or not completed on time to be of any use), the
project will receive a zero and no additional projects will be assigned to
replace it. Students will have one week in which to make any changes to
these assignments without penalty from the date the form has been completed and
signed.
NOTE: Students receiving more than one zero for individual projects will
receive an incomplete for the class.
6. Individual
Workshop Folder - Each student will be given a folder which will be used to
collect project forms, scripts, rundown sheets, evaluations, tape summary
forms, and other assignments. The content of this folder will be used to
evaluate the overall performance of the workshop student as they have completed
the assignments above. A folder evaluation form should be
completed and added to the contents of the folder. This folder will be
turned in to Dr. Pace on or before the last workshop meeting at 6:00 PM.
Please keep track of this folder. The student is responsible for the folder
and its contents. Make sure to fill out the Workshop Folder Form
completely and include in your folder.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
If a student misses a workshop meeting, it is the responsibility of the student
to make contact with the producer to see if any assignments had been given or
modified related to the absent student. There is a maximum of 4 absences from
the workshop meeting before being withdrawn from course. Absences from
program production times must be made up or a reduction in grade may result.
Two absences not made up will result in a reduction of one letter grade.
More than two absences not made up will result in an incomplete for the course.
ECTV STAFF
WORKSHOP REQUIREMENTS
Workshop Projects for ECTV Staff taking TV Workshop for credit are as follows:
a. Producers
1. Must complete two Newswatch packages
2. Must complete one Sports Update or Strobelight
package.
3. Producer's position meets crew requirement.
4.
Promotions Producer must also be a minor crewmember on a weekly show.
b.
Directors
No changes in projects required. The
director's position meets the crew requirement.
c. Station Managers
1. Must complete two Newswatch packages (no
other projects are required)
2.
Choice of doing a Sports
Update/Strobelight package or approved project for ECTV.
3. Must be a minor crew member on one of the
ECTV programs
NEWSWATCH PACKAGES
Students are required to produce TWO segments in the field as reporters &
photographers, which will be edited and aired on Newswatch. One of
the two will be used as a reporter remote/live report during a Newswatch
show. The reporter is required to
introduce and close his/her own package (more like a donut) on the Newswatch
set once during the semester. Students will be assigned these projects on
weekly at the workshop meeting. Students should check the assignment
board in the studio control room occasionally for breaking news story
assignments. Once posted, it is the responsibility of both the reporter
and photographer to schedule any interviews necessary and to reserve their
equipment. Normally, assignments are given two weeks in advance of
deadline. Occasionally, a breaking story may require a shortened
preparation period. Please keep in contact with the Newswatch
producer should any problems arise with this.
Failure to complete your reporting assignments without prior approval
of the producer will significantly lower your grade in the workshop.
SPORTS UPDATE or
STROBELIGHT FEATURE PACKAGE
One of the
projects required in the workshop is a sports package for the sports program or
feature pkg for Strobelight. The package will be assigned by the
producer. The package must include a
standup and anchor lead-in. These
packages may have a feature-like quality used in reporting. Please remember to dress appropriately for
your standup. Failure to complete
your reporting assignment on time without receiving producer approval for any
changes will significantly lower your grade in the workshop.
SPECIAL NOTES
1. Packages –
all assigned packages are the responsibility of the reporter to complete. The reporter is expected to shoot and edit
his/her own package. Make sure to dress
professionally for any on-camera performance.
2. Scriptwriting -
Assigned stories must be submitted on time with accompanying scripts for anchor
lead-ins for reporter packages or voiceovers. All scripts must be
prepared according to the guidelines found in the Broadcast News
Stylebook. Each reporter will prepare scripts for the teleprompter.
Check with producer for instructions.
3. Video -
Completed assignments should be edited on the computer or DV tape.
Script/summary "pink" sheets should be given to producer.
Students must provide their own tapes for individual projects.
4. Airworthiness -
A field segment is considered complete when it is deemed airworthy or is aired
by approval of the producer, director, and adviser
5. Volunteer
students will be given equal status in the class based on previous experience
in the workshop and ability in television production. Credit-earning
students are usually assigned first concerning field segments.
GRADING
Students will be evaluated and graded based on the following:*
Crew assignment 50%
Newswatch packages 20%
Sports Update/Strobelight package 10%
ECTV project 10%
Workshop folder/self-evaluation 10%
*Students must receive at least a grade of C to pass the TV Workshop.
Your performance in
completing your assignments and duties will make a definite difference in your
grade. Your experience in the workshop will go a long way toward helping
you prepare for a career in broadcasting, journalism, and/or video production.
OUR AUDIENCE
Newswatch, ECTV Sports Update, and Strobelight will be
shown on Mediacom channel 27 weeknights with a potential audience of over
60,000 homes watching. Also, Evangel students on campus (over 1,200) are
able to watch these programs on Cable Channel 12. Please maintain a
professional attitude and presentation at all times.
VIDEOTAPES
The TV Studio does not provide videotapes for use by students on individual
projects. Students must use their own tapes for fieldwork and master
copies. Tapes will be returned to the student after each program is
post-edited. Mini-DV videotapes can be purchased at Best Buy,
FIELD CAMERAS
Students may have to pass a competency test in order to use TV Studio field
cameras. Please read the manuals on reserve in the studio for the camera
you wish to use. Please make sure you are familiar with camera operation
– especially mike inputs before producing your projects.
BROADCAST RIGHTS
As with all productions, student or otherwise, produced at ECTV, your show may
be selected to be aired over the ECTV cable access channels in whole or in part.
Each show is to be considered an ECTV Presentation with copyrights belonging to
ECTV.
EXERCISES &
ASSIGNMENTS
– These projects are completed using the equipment at the TV
Studio. Start working on these assignments early to avoid the rush that
occurs just before the deadline. Equipment non-availability is not an
excuse for late assignments. Equipment breakdown is also not an excuse
for late work. Start early, practice your skills, and pay attention to
assignment details – these will help you to be successful.
TV STUDIO
FACILITIES
–
Pace’s
Acamania Web Site
To get the latest in workshop information on a 24/7 basis, connect to Dr.
Pace’s Web site regularly. Forms,
handouts, and other information can be found there for your convenience. Type the following URL address in your browser
while on the Internet:
http://www.doctorpace.net