Film, Television & Electronic Media

An introduction to the art of cinema through lecture, discussion, and screening of a wide variety of films and related media. This course examines aesthetic elements such as cinematography, production design (mise en scène), editing, sound design, and performance styles, in addition to exploring other aspects of filmmaking, cinematic representation, spectatorship, and cultural ideologies.

This course charts the history of cinema from its invention to World War II. Significant technologies, aesthetic innovations, cultural/industrial contexts, and film movements in both American and international cinema will be covered, in addition to examining the work of several key filmmakers.

This course is a study of the trajectory of film history from World War II to the present. The course will focus on significant cinematic movements and styles in both American and international cinema, technological developments and shifts and their effect on the larger industrial complex, and the work of several historically significant filmmakers.

This introductory course surveys the historical development and progression of popular film genres while also exploring their artistic, social, cultural, political, and ideological contexts. Types of genres explored in this course include, but are not limited to, science-fiction, western, gangster, crime and detective thriller (“film noir”), musical, comedy, melodrama, horror film, and/or documentary. The particular genre(s) of study will change each semester, based upon the instructor's choice.

This class involves a survey and critical analysis of films by various cinema and media directors within the film and media industries. The class will deconstruct a director's or a collection of directors' work (instructor's choice) throughout the course of the semester, focusing on aesthetic, thematic, ideological, socio-cultural, historical, industrial, geographical and/or political continuities and shifts that span the director's/directors' career(s). Students will be expected to articulate specific insights of the director's/directors' work through essay writing, in-class activities, critical and creative projects, and quizzes and exams.

This course introduces the basic principles of film production, including operation of equipment and details involved in making a film from idea development to final production. The course encompasses lectures and lab workshops as well as group and individual projects.

This is an intermediate film production course, where students build on the introductory skills and knowledge gained in Film 20. In this course, students will write, pre-produce, produce, direct and edit their own 10-minute short film.

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental technical and aesthetic principles of motion picture digital photography. Students are instructed in practical training in the use of motion picture cameras, with an introduction to image control through exposure, lighting, and selection of camera, lenses, and filters. The course also offers an examination of the cinematographer as a visual storyteller to develop a broader understanding of the balance between artist and technician as well as an examination of the different crew positions and processes of the camera crew.

This course offers basic techniques of short subject dramatic screenplay structure and storytelling. This includes script development from story concept, character design, story treatment, plot and character development.

Formerly FILM 270WE. Students learn and gain on-the-job experience in the Film industry. Learning objectives are established collaboratively by the student, supervisor, and instructor. A minimum of sixty (60) hours of non-paid work or seventy-five (75) hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit of credit. Students may earn from 1 to 4 units credit. Prior approval by Film program faculty and compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog. Qualification for enrollment. Instructor will verify prerequisites and qualifications: 1) completed work experience orientation; 2) submitted work experience application.

This course teaches students the basic job skills needed for an Assistant Camera position in the Film & Television industry. Students will learn key job skills like: setting up the camera, using camera support and building the rig, measuring for focus, pulling focus, checking the gate, handling lenses, and various other necessary duties.

In this course, students will learn basic job skills in the grip/electric area of the film and television industry. Some of these skills include: operating a c-stand, molding and shaping light, handling and operating lights, safely managing electricity/power.

This course introduces students to the basic job skills necessary for obtaining work as an assistant editor in the Film and Television industry. Students will learn skills necessary to ingest, synch, and organize large film and video projects as well as more specific skills like data management, understanding metadata, and timecode.

This course will introduce students to the basic job skills necessary to work in set management in the film and television industry. Students will primarily learn the duties and responsibilities of a production assistant, but will also be introduced to some of the skills and duties of unit production manager, production office coordinator, and assistant director.

Formerly R_TV 1. This course explores the evolution of mass media and its impact on society focusing on the technological changes in broadcast and digital media. The course analyzes methods used by the media to persuade consumers and evaluates these tactics so that students become educated viewers of media content.

Formerly R_TV 2. This course explores the various occupations in the radio and television field, including broadcast, cable, industrial and multimedia production. Students will investigate employment opportunities, as well as the required skills and personal qualifications necessary for employment in this element of the entertainment industry. Guest speakers will discuss current industry issues and standards.

Formerly R_TV 4. This course examines pre-production principles and procedures common to all productions, emphasizing scripting and other writing skills unique to the radio, television, and film industry.

Formerly R_TV 8. This course introduces students to the basic principles of production, including operation of equipment and the process of developing a program from the original idea to final editing.

Formerly R_TV 10. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of all digital production aspects of reality shows from concept to finished project. Emphasizes the use of digital equipment for location reality-based productions.

Formerly R_TV 12. Students will study the practical application of the theories of television lighting. This course includes the following: 1) using lighting materials and equipment, 2) the aesthetics of light, 3) experimenting with light and color, 4) lighting for effects, 5) lighting for studio production, 6) lighting for field production, 7) lighting for single and multiple cameras.

Formerly R_TV 13, R_TV 13AD. This course allows the student the opportunity to participate in the creation and production of television program material. Students will produce, direct and crew a variety of projects, such as news, interviews, commercials, dramas, comedies and instructional programs.

Formerly R_TV 14, R_TV 14AD. This course is a study and application of the technical aspects of video, film and multimedia production in the field. Special attention will be dedicated to successful production strategies necessary for the unique problems associated with shooting in the field, such as equipment selection, lighting, audio and the environment. Issues related to acquisition format, such as film versus tape and analog versus digital, will be explored. Students will shoot projects in the field as "stand-alone" productions and as elements for edited productions. Editing will be covered as it relates to field production.

Formerly R_TV 15, R_TV 15AC. This course involves Live Multiple Camera Remote TV Production of LBCC Sports and Special Events Programs.

Formerly R_TV 16, R_TV 216AC and R_TV 216. This course explores the process of non-linear video and film editing using Adobe Premiere and associated software.

Formerly R_TV 21. This course features the creation and production of radio and podcast program material. Projects include: disc jockey shows, news programs, interviews, commercials, editing, microphone set-up and audio board operation. Other aspects of radio podcast operation will be covered, such as management, sales, audience analysis and ratings.

Formerly R_TV 25, R_TV 25AD. This course provides the opportunity and responsibility to work in a variety of jobs involved in the operation of one of the college's two internet radio stations. Students will work "on air" and behind the scenes. Hours outside of the class time are arranged in consultation with the instructor.

Formerly R_TV 30, R_TV 30AD. Students will learn to write, re-write and edit stories for radio, TV, or Internet distribution. Students will gain experience in discovering and researching news. Topics covered will include use of soundtracks, visuals, and interviews.

Formerly R_TV 34, R_TV 34AD. This course provides an in depth exam of the components necessary to produce a music video, including completion of a camera ready production proposal and a script of selected projects. Selected projects may be produced.

Formerly R_TV 35, R_TV 35AD. This course provides an opportunity and responsibility to work in a variety of jobs involved in the video taping of various college events and/or projects or student selected projects in the television studio. Projects may be broadcast on the college cable channel and/or used in the student news show.

Formerly R_TV 36, R_TV 36AD. In this course students will learn various aspects of producing a television newscast. Students will participate in gathering information, writing, editing and producing news, sports, editorials, and weather segments. Students will work as managing editors, operate equipment, and edit video packages.

Formerly R_TV 37. This course provides an overview of the basic elements of broadcast and cablecast management. Topics covered include: advertising and sales techniques, ratings, station promotion, budgets, FCC policies, franchise agreements and negotiations, scheduling, contest considerations, liability elements and people skills.

Formerly R_TV 40, R_TV 40AD. This course involves the practical application of performance techniques as applied to working in front of a camera. Performances are video-taped and analyzed which will help the student understand what is necessary in the preparation of audition material. Students will gain knowledge about each area responsible for a TV production.

Formerly R_TV 60, MUSIC 60. This course provides instruction on the functions and operations of Pro Tools software and a general overview of Pro Tools related hardware. The class instruction provides a hands-on experience through ''real-world'' related assignments for students to record, edit and mix digital audio in a computer environment. Although the Pro Tools systems vary in specifications, features and price, the user interface for all systems is consistent and enables the student to translate learned skills to any high-end professional Digital Audio Workstation.

Formerly R_TV 70WE, R_TV 270WE. Students learn and gain on-the-job experience in the Radio, Television, Media field. Learning objectives are established collaboratively by the student, supervisor, and instructor. A minimum of sixty (60) hours of non-paid work or seventy-five (75) hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit of credit. Students may earn from 1 to 4 units. Prior approval by TV Department faculty and compliance with Work Experience regulations as designated in the College Catalog. Qualification for enrollment. Instructor will verify prerequisites and qualifications: 1) completed work experience orientation; 2) submitted work experience application.