Television Sports Broadcasting
Television Sports Broadcasting program is designed to teach the fundamentals of knowledge and skills needed for today’s sports broadcasting technicians and other production jobs. Students are successfully prepared for employment with entry and mid-level sports production companies, local stations, cable and broadcast networks, and video streaming companies. Students will be engaged in live multiple camera sports productions and sports entertainment productions.
Potential careers students may pursue: Play-By-Play Announcer, Color Commentator, Sideline Reporter, Studio Camera Operator, Handheld Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Production Assistant, Audio Mixer, Audio Assistant, Replay Operator, Editor, Technical Director, Floor Director, Director, Producer, Associate Producer, Video Operator, and Computer Graphics Operator, amongst others.
This program provides academic (AA) degrees, certificates, and the personal preparation for successful transfer to a university to further study Sports Broadcasting at a four-year college or university, such as CSU, UC, Chapman University, USC, and others.
TV 1 (C-ID FTVE 100) 3 units
Intro to TV & Emerging Media
54 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 2 2 units
Intro to Careers in Radio & Television
36 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 4 (C-ID FTVE 110) 3 units
Introduction to Television Writing
54 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 8 3 units
Introduction to Media Production
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 10 3 units
Reality Show Production
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to both UC and CSU; see counselor for limitations TV 12 2.5 units
Television Lighting
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 13 (C-ID FTVE 135) 3 units
Television Studio Production
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 14 (C-ID FTVE 130) 3 units
Fundamentals of TV and Media Production
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 15 3 units
Sports Production
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: Audition.
Grading: letter grade.
Formerly R_TV 15, R_TV 15AC. This course involves Live Multiple Camera Remote TV Production of LBCC Sports and Special Events Programs.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 16 3 units
Video and Film Editing
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 21 (C-ID FTVE 125) 3 units
Radio and Podcast Production
54 hours lecture, 18 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 25 2.5 units
Radio Activity
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 30 2.5 units
Broadcast Newswriting
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 34 2.5 units
Music Video Production
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Recommended Preparation: TV 14.
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 35 2.5 units
Television Activity
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 36 2.5 units
Broadcast News Production
36 hours lecture, 36 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade or pass/no pass.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 37 3 units
Radio/Television Management and Sales
54 hours lecture
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 40 3 units
On-Camera Performance
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 60 (C-ID FTVE 120) 3 units
Pro Tools (Digital Audio Recording/Edit)
36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only TV 70WE 1-4 units
Work Experience-TV & Emerging Media
72 hours laboratory
Grading: letter grade.
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.
Transferable to CSU Only