Springfield Technical Community College

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Course Number:	TRPD 220	Department:	Teleproduction	
Course Title:	Directing and Producing	Semester:	Spring	Year:	1997	

Objectives/Competencies

Course Objective	Competencies	
1.	To provide training in the specialized skills of directing video production, with particular reference to methods used in dramatic enactments for the purposes of employee training, and corporate motivational tapes.

2.	To provide basic experience in the directing tasks, which demand leadership, imagination, and careful planning.

	1.	Prepare a studio floor diagram showing subject and camera positions; showing paths of motion; and showing changes of camera angles of view.

2.	Prepare a storyboard showing major frame/shot changes; and showing camera view of each shot, indicating dialog cues for change of shot.

3.	Participate in blocking rehearsals – plot performer moves; perform camera/lens moves; and revise positions and moves as necessary for good coverage.

4.	Participate in technical rehearsals – set lighting units; assign mics and audio channels for quality of sound pickup; and perform video switching on cues.

5.	Explain the functions of directors regarding dialog interpretation, crew coordination, evaluation of creative options, obtaining adequate camera coverage to allow options in later editing.

6.	Perform as director of a video sequence prepared and taped in the studios.

7.	Perform as director of a video sequence staged and shot in the field.

8.	Participate in post-production editing – make a log of the tape shoots; select best takes of shots; perform edits of video and audio to accomplish the plan of the storyboard, use the technique of cutting on dialog, use the technique of reactions, and use close-ups for emphasis.

9.	Participate in selecting music and sound effects for the sequence.

10.	Recognize the key elements of production contracts, and why they are key product parameters; production methods excluded, responsibilities of the client payment schedules, and default provisions.

11.	Describe typical sources for licensed (copyright) music, stock shots, custom effects, professional performers, vintage props, technical services, information about an intended production’s specialized topic.
12.	Devise at least one visual special effect supportive of a student project – such as video feedback, multiple passes through the switcher, luma or chroma key, composite 2-part images, sequential dissolves from tape sources, or computer generated visual.