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RTV 031
Media Performance
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Adjunct Professor: Adriana Brogger 
Semester/Session: Fall 2011
Semester/Session: Fall 2011Phone: 954-5831
E-Mail: abrogger@deltacollege.edu
Office: Shima 146 (office hours by appointment)
Course website: http://www.deltacollegeradio.com (Click on the RTV 031 tab)
Campus Information: http://www.deltacollege.edu/ Phone: (209) 954-5151 Emergency: 954-5000
Course Title: Media PerformanceUnits: 2.0
Units: 2.0 Department and Course Number: RTV 031
Class Meets: Friday 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Lecture hours: 1.00Lab Hours: 3.00
Lab Hours: 3.00Course Description: This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in announcing, interpretation of copy, news casting, music continuity, the operation of audio equipment, and interviewing. Students gain practice with commercial material and ad lib announcing. (CSU)
Method of Instruction:
Methods of instruction may include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Lecture (along with reading assignments, quizzes, multimedia presentations, etc.)
2. Lab. Hours (in class and in studio hands-on learning opportunities, etc.)
Textbook and/or Supplies:
Text Books
Alan R. Stephenson, David E. Reese, Mary E. Beadle. Broadcast Announcing Worktext. 3rd or current edition Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2009 ISBN: 9780240810584
Price: New $58.60 Used $43.95
Supplies
Material and equipment for recording projects (CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, Mini-DV tape, external hard drive (portable), flashdrive, etc.)GOALS:
General Goals: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the skills required in broadcast announcing situations.
2. Compare and contrast various approaches to broadcast announcing.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Specific Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the correct use of the voice in the interpretation of copy for public service
announcements, commercials, and news.
2. Demonstrate the correct use of basic radio studio equipment including audio boards, turntables,
microphones, and tape recorders.
3. Demonstrate basic television on-camera and voice-over performance techniques.
4. Analyze and submit written critiques of various forms of performance styles.
5. Analyze and re-write news copy for improved performance.
6. Produce a program tape demonstrating the students performance and production abilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Outcome: Demonstrate differing styles and types of radio and television announcing, including news, sports, weather, interviews and commercials.
Assessment: Students will complete all announcing assignments, including news, sports, weather and interviews with a cumulative grade of "C" or higher.
Obligation of the Student:
Withdrawal from the Course
Students bear the responsibility of withdrawing from a class if they choose to stop attending class. Students who fail to drop the class and stop attending will receive an "F" for the final course grade.
·August 26, 2011 is the last date to request refund of fees for full term class/es.
August 26, 2011 is the last date to request refund of fees for full term class/es. ·September 9, 2011 is the last date to drop a full-term class without a “W” notation on the academic transcript.
September 9, 2011 is the last date to drop a full-term class without a “W” notation on the academic transcript. ·November 15, 2011 is the last date to drop a full term class with a “W” notation on the academic transcript.
November 15, 2011 is the last date to drop a full term class with a “W” notation on the academic transcript. It is the individual student’s responsibility to withdraw from college.
Plagiarism
Students should be aware that there are severe consequences for violations of academic integrity such as cheating or plagiarism (turning in work that is not your own, without proper credit to the original author). Students who are found to have cheated or committed plagiarism will face disciplinary action under the College's Student Conduct Code.
LABS:
In addition to the regularly scheduled class time, students are expected to complete all assigned lab activities in the Radio/TV studio (Shima 146/145) or at other equivalent on-campus facilities. Students are expected to complete lab work by the assigned due date.
Labs play an important part of this class. In many cases, lab assignments are given during class for completion prior to the next scheduled class meeting. Thus, if you miss a class it is a good idea to check in with the teacher to ensure you do not miss that week’s lab.
The RTV labs are located in Shima 145 and Shima146. Completion of lab-oriented projects may require that you sign up in advance for use of a private audio lab or TV studio lab. Sign up sheets will often be provided, upon request (generally kept on the RTV Operations Manager’s desk).
RTV POLICY: NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN THE CLASS AREA OR LABS
TV Studio and RTV labs may only be used to complete class assignments. Students that deliberately cause damage to studio equipment will be banned from the labs for the remainder of the semester and may be responsible for the cost of damaged equipment.
LAB HOURS:
The labs are typically open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. effective August 22, 2011. Delta College reserves the right to change the schedule due to RTV Operations Management illness or equipment failure. In addition, students that have booked excessive studio time may be bumped to give priority to students with project deadlines. To utilize a lab, fill out the lab’s signup sheet. To utilize a lab, fill out the lab’s signup sheet. As an RTV 031 student you may use the beginning audio lab up to 3-hours a week (1 hour per day maximum). Also, you are allowed to utilize the RTV Computer Lab and the TV Studio Lab. You may use the TV studio lab up to 3-hours a week (1 hour per day maximum).
Tutor Assistance:
Typically, Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. an RTV an RTV 031 tutor is available to assist you with course related assignments and projects. To utilize the assistance of a tutor, fill out the Tutor Assistance signup sheet, at least 24-hours in advance, and notify the tutor of what type of assistance that you will need. The Tutor Assistance signup sheet is usually available on the RTV Operations Manager’s desk.
Computer Lab & Internet Use Policy:
Using the computer lab to access the Internet should be limited to research and execution of class-related assignments only. Please note that all Internet use is monitored for improper use. In other words, do not assume that your Internet use is private. Examples of improper use include viewing of explicit content and downloading of illegal or copyrighted content. Failure to adhere to these rules will result in suspension from the computer lab. Each computer has a signup sheet. To utilize a computer, fill out the signup sheet. The computer lab computers are not available for general use during class time. The computer lab is supervised by the RTV Operations Manager.
NOTES
1. Many lectures will not be taken solely from the text. Regular class attendance and
careful note taking is advised.
2. Make-up quizzes will not be allowed.
3. Reading assignments and due dates for out-of-class projects will be given in class.
If you are absent, you are responsible for getting the information on readings and
project assignments.
TOLERANCE POLICY:
All class participants are expected to be sensitive to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Specifically, this class will not tolerate discrimination relating to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability, age, marital status, creed, or national origin.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS:
(Overview of the Discipline)
Federal regulations.
Licensee responsibilities.
Operator responsibilities.
The station "team"
Announcing Skills.
Voice and diction.
Reading copy
References and resources.
Getting and keeping a broadcast job.
Technical Skills.
Review of audio.
Production work.
Troubleshooting.
On-air personality.
Writing for the ear.
News leads.
Commercial appeal.
Effective promotional materials.
Specialty Announcing.
Musical.
Sports broadcasting.
Interviews.
Documentaries.
News.
Management Skills.
Scheduling.
Format characteristics.
Rating.
Account management and other business practices.
SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE):
The following schedule is subject to change. In particular, the test dates are only estimates. Actual dates for lectures and tests will depend on how quickly the material is covered in class. However, this calendar should give you a general idea of what will be covered over the semester.
Schedule of Topics & Readings
Week 1 (Aug. 19) – Introduction & Radio-Television-Film (Internet) Program
Lab: RTV Media Team Production Opportunities -News Broadcast Team, Radio Station Team, Sports Broadcast Team, RTV & Film Club, Video Production Team
Each week during the semester you are responsible for 3-hours of Media Performance work (This semester your job is to learn the many different techniques that make up media performance – examples: multimedia software (Final Cut Pro, GarageBand, Adobe Premiere, After Effects, etc.), radio, TV, film, recording, etc.)
Assign: Introduce yourself to your fellow classmates to start thinking about who you want to work with to develop your RTV Media Production Team & create your Ultimate Media Performance Project
Week 2 (Aug. 26) – Radio & Recording (Radio and Recording Crash Course)
Lab: Tour the RTV Audio Labs and Radio Station.
Assign:Media Career Goal(s) Evaluation Form and Production Team Application
Media Career Goal(s) Evaluation Form and Production Team ApplicationRead: Chapter 2 (The Audio Performance Environment)
August 26 - is the last date to request refund of fees for full term class/es.
Week 3 (Sept.2) – The Art of Interviewing Lab: Work on developing broadcast interview skills
Assign: Two Person Broadcast Interview Contest
Read: Chapter 7 (Interviewing)
Due: Career Goal(s) & Production Form
Week 4 (Sept. 9) – ENG & EFP Basics (Newscast) – Using a Video Camera
Lab: Work on developing video camera shooting skills for news, and documentary productions
Due: Two Person Broadcast Interview Contest (In class)
Read: Chapter 8 (News Announcing)
September 9 - Last date to drop a full-term class without a “W” notation on the academic transcript.
Week 5 (Sept. 16) –Television & Movies (TV and Movie Production Crash Course)
Lab: Visit and participate in the production of a DCTV News/Sports broadcast
Assign:Audio & Video Lab Project
Audio & Video Lab Project Read: Chapter 3 (The Television Performance Environment)
Week 6 (Sept. 23) – Media Production (Preproduction, Production, & Postproduction)
Lab: Use the Audio/Radio and Video/Postproduction lab equipment and software
Assign: Create a TV/Radio program (Group Project)
Due: In class quiz
Read: Handout
Week 7 (Sept. 30) – Announcing Basics & Vocal Development
Lab: Use the Audio labs to work on developing announcing/vocal skills
Assign: “On the Spot” Spot Production Announcing Contest
Read: Chapter 1 (Introduction to Pro. Announcing) and Chapter 4 (Vocal Development)
Week 8 (Oct. 7) – Develop Your Announcing Skills & Commercial Announcing & & Ultimate Media Performance Proposal
Lab: Continue to work on developing Announcing skills & Checkout VO opportunities
Due: “On the Spot” Spot Production Announcing Contest (In class)
Read: Chapter 5 (Performance Development) & Chapter 6 (Commercial Announcing)
Week 9 (Oct. 14) – Broadcasting Equipment (Mics & Lights) – Mid-Term Exam Review
Lab: Work on preparing to take the Mid-Term Examination
Read: TBA Due: UMPP Proposal
Week 10 (Oct. 21) – Mid-Term Examination
Lab: Work on developing your Ultimate Media Performance Project
Assign: Resume and Cover Letter
Week 11 (Oct. 28) – Internet Broadcasting & Broadcasting/Multimedia Jobs
Lab: Establish and develop your Internet Broadcasting website (use Ustream, Livestream, etc.)
Assign: Create an Internet Audio/Video Broadcast Account
Due: Resume and Cover LetterRead: Chapter 13 (Beginning…Career)
Read: Chapter 13 (Beginning…Career)Week 12 (Nov. 4) –- Multimedia Media Performance (Design and Build a Website)
Lab: Establish and develop your Career Resume/Portfolio website (use Wix, Webstarts, etc.)
Assign: Create a Media Career Resume/Portfolio website
Read: Handout
Due: Ultimate Media Performance Production Project
Week 13: Nov. 11 No Class, District Holiday
Week 14 (Nov.18) – News, Sports, Music, and Specialty Announcing
Lab: Work on developing news, sports, music, and specialty announcing skills and techniques
Assign:Internet TV Variety Show – Class Project
Internet TV Variety Show – Class Project Read: Chapter 9 (Music Announcing) & Chapter 10 (Sports Announcing)
Week 15: Nov. 25 No Class- Thanksgiving
Week 16 (Dec. 2) – Audio/Video Postproduction (Editing Software & Electronic Cinema)
Lab: Work on developing your postproduction-editing skills
Due: Website/ Career Resume
Week 17 (Dec. 9) – Final Examination Review and Evaluate the Ultimate Media Performance Projects
Lab: Final Examination Preparation
Week 18 – FINAL EXAMINATION
December 18 – 2:00PM – 3:50PM
Method of Evaluation and Grading Options
Student grades will be calculated using the following criteria:
Worksheets, Quizzes, Critiques, Class Participation 20 percent
Lab Activity Participation 20 percent
Mid-Term Examination/Project20 percent
Ultimate Media Performance Production Project20 percent
Final Exam/Project20 percent
Semester Total100 percent
(90 to 100 = A; 80 to 89.9 = B; 70 to 79.9 = C; 60 to 69.9 = D; under 60 = F) Late projects will be penalized 1/3 of a letter grade for each day that they are late. Thus, an "A" project turned in three days late can earn a grade no higher than a "B."
The instructor reserves the right to change the preceding information
Assignments:
First Assignment/lab - Join a Media Team
DC Audio Production
•DC Movie Productions
•DC Multimedia
•DC News Broadcasting
•DC Radio (Internet Broadcasting)
•DC Sports Broadcasting
•DC TV (Internet Broadcasting)
•Plus…DC RTV Club
Second Assignment/lab - What is your media career goal?
(fill out the Media Career Evaluation/Plan Form)
Third Assignment - Create and PITCH an idea/concept for an RTV 31 Class video project/program
Interview your way out of the Quiz contest
Two person teams will conduct an interview...
The best interview team will get out of the next Quiz
(the topic for the interview is the interviewee's DCTV Pitch idea)
Interviews to be conducted on October 8 and 15
RTV 031 - The ULTIMATE Media Performance Project
Overview:
With this assignment your goal is to create a project worthy of placing in your Media Career Portfolio…Correction – you are to create and place the ULTIMATE MEDIA PERFORMANCE PROJECT in your Media Career Portfolio.
Melissa Deverell - Portfolio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCi3CSdzAQw
What is your Media Career goal? Whatever it is – use this project as your motivation to create the best possible representation of your Media Career abilities and skills…The ULTIMATE representation of your audio/video/multimedia skills and abilities!
Activity and Due Date: Semester Long Project – Due on or before Dec. 3
Using the RTV facilities (equipment and software) or other preapproved facilities (equipment, software, etc.) record, edit and submit the ULTIMATE MEDIA PERFORMANCE project. The length of this ULTIMATE project must be at least 30-seconds long and no longer than 30-minutes. This ULTIMATE project may be turned in on a CD-R or DVD-R.
This ULTIMATE Media Performance Project must be turned in by – December 3, 2010.
Do you want to make a movie? If you are going to make a movie - make it the ULTIMATE movie. If you want to work in TV NEWS – create the ULTIMATE ENG Package (NEWS Video). If you’re more into audio/music – create the ULTIMATE music video…radio video air-check. Create the ULTIMATE documentary…commercial….multimedia (Web) video
If you have questions about this project – contact Mr. Story.
wstory@deltacollege.edu - (209) 954-5831
RTV 031
Assignment: Media Career Portfolio Resume Website
Due: 12-10-10
With this assignment you are going to create a website for your Media Career Resume/Portfolio. If you are an RTV major, eventually, you will be asked to gather the media projects that you have created (while majoring in RTV) and place them within the confines of your media career resume portfolio website.
If you explore Media Business Websites, you will see that more and more potential employers want to see your work on the Internet. It’s as if they can no longer be bothered with putting in a CD or a DVD into a player. Therefore, the main purpose of this project is to prepare you for the day that you will be showing your Media generated work, online, to a potential employer.
For this project you need to create, (minimum pages – you may have more):
1.Home page (index.html) - On your Home Page should be links (buttons) to all of the other pages within your website
Home page (index.html) - On your Home Page should be links (buttons) to all of the other pages within your website 2.On page 2 place your Cover Letter, Biography (Bio), and/or an About Yourself Information statement
On page 2 place your Cover Letter, Biography (Bio), and/or an About Yourself Information statement 3.On page 3 place your Media Oriented Resume – List your Media Education & Media Experience
On page 3 place your Media Oriented Resume – List your Media Education & Media Experience4.On page 4 place your Media Creations (video clips, audio clips, and other digital samples you have created and/or assisted with creating)
On page 4 place your Media Creations (video clips, audio clips, and other digital samples you have created and/or assisted with creating) 5.On page 5 place your Contact Information (that you feel comfortable presenting)
On page 5 place your Contact Information (that you feel comfortable presenting)Page 1 – NAME (Home Page)
• Introduction and index (point the way to other pages…maybe quick animation/video/audio)
Page 2 - Cover Letter (Biography)
• The information you supply should pertain to your media career employment goals.
Page 3 - Resume (Media Oriented)
• If you do not have many media jobs to list…After your name & contact information - list with your Media Education…Media Experience…Media References
Page 4 - Media Samples (Gallery)
• This page is for showing off the media work (video, audio, animation, web…digital creations).
Page 5 - Contact Information
• Only supply the contact information you feel comfortable and secure with sharing…Maybe create an email address just for job hunting
To complete this assignment - you may use any website building program that you wish to use. Two suggested site builders for creating your website(s) –
1. www.webstarts.com and 2. www.wix.com
RTV 031 DAY - BY - DAY
Friday 11:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
William Story - Contact Information:
TV Studio - (209) 954-5831
Office - (209) 954-5581
Read a commercial Project - Due: February 25
PSAINTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM SPOT:30-SECONDS
INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM SPOT:30-SECONDSThe Interior Design Program at San Joaquin Delta College will be hosting a
"Meet the Industry Insiders" event on Wednesday, February 23rd from 5-p.m. to
7-p.m. in Danner Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
The program has gathered a number of professionals from various areas of the
Interior Design field to share insights and advice.
Those who are interested in pursuing a career in Interior Design are encouraged
to attend this years – “Meet the Industry Insiders” event on February 23rd
from 5 to 7-p.m. located at Delta College in Danner Hall.
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Classrooms with a balance of whole group, small group, and one-on-one
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classroom libraries — that will interest kids in reading more.
All children can be taught to read. Schools just need the right teachers and
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###PSAHoliday Season :30-SECONDS
Holiday Season :30-SECONDS The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration. It is also when drunk drivers
are most likely to hit the road. Delta College Radio wants you to know that local
law enforcement authorities are taking action this holiday season.
Sobriety checkpoints will be set up to arrest impaired drivers and to make our
roads safer for all of us.
If you are going to drink alcohol this holiday season, please make sure you
Don’t get behind the wheel.
The choice is yours: You Drink & Drive. You Lose.
###RTV 031 Project #2 - Visit each RTV audio/video lab - must be signed off by a tutor
Assigned: February 4
Due: February 11
RTV 031 Project #1 – Ultimate Media Performance Project
Assigned: January 19, 2011
Due: May 13, 2011
Goal:
The purpose of this assignment is to create a project worthy of placing in your Media Career Portfolio. In other words, you are to create the highest quality Media Performance (audio/video) project that you are currently capable of creating.
What is your Media Career goal? What media job are you pursuing? Whatever it is – use this project to demonstrate you have the skills and abilities to work in that particular area of the media industry. With the thought in mind of going for the best possible job, use this project to demonstrate you are willing to put in the time and effort to do the best possible job. Please use this Ultimate Media Performance Project to create the best possible representation of your Media Manufacturing knowledge and proficiency. Let’s call it - the ULTIMATE representation of your media skills and abilities!
Do you want to make a movie? If you are going to make a movie - make it the ULTIMATE movie. If you want to work in TV NEWS – create the ULTIMATE ENG Package (NEWS Video). If you are more into audio/music – create the ULTIMATE music video…the ULTIMATE radio video air-check…or record the ULTIMATE song. Create the ULTIMATE documentary…commercial…multimedia (Website, digital animation, digital whatever)…etc.
Activity:
Use the RTV facilities (equipment and software) or other preapproved facilities (equipment, software, etc.) to shoot, edit and submit your ULTIMATE project. The length of your ULTIMATE project must be at least 30-seconds long and no longer than 30-minutes. Your ULTIMATE project may be turned in on a CD, DVD or submit the web address where your media may be viewed or listened to (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.). Your ULTIMATE VIDEO PROJECT must be turned in by – May 13, 2011.
Good Luck!
If you have questions about this project – contact Mr. Story.
wstory@deltacollege.edu - (209) 954-5831
Notes:
RTV 031 Ultimate Media Performance Project
Due: May 13, 2011
Class Production Project
Assign: April 8, 2011
Due: April 30, 2011
Career Media Website
Assign: April 8, 2011
Due: May 20, 2011
Create your Media Career Resume and Cover Letter
Assign: April 22, 2011
Due: May 6, 2011
