Instructor: Justin Gilbert

Email: gilbertjd@lamarpa.edu

Office Hours: MW 1-2:30 pm TR 6:30-7:30pm

Production of video projects demonstrating mastery of field and/or studio competence.

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• An external SSD of 512GB or higher capacity
• An SD card of 16Gb or higher capacity 

RTVB 2337 TV/Video Production Workshop I

Familiarize students with industry standard equipment; analyze & recreate common camera techniques & lighting methods; manage independent production tasks; and demonstrate production skills in a variety of environments

PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills – Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material

PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative

PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow

PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media

PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field

1. Course Introduction: syllabus review

2. Pre-Production: How to plan your productions & location scouting, choosing your equipment, shot planning

3. Analysis V – Animatics & Pre-Vis: Breaking down pre-production visuals & planning for high-budget productions

4. Video Production Crews: Understanding production roles, covering essential production tasks with limited crew, & film vocabulary

5. Video Production Equipment III: Standard media interconnections, monitors, video switchers, video interfaces, & video software, camera rigging for extended productions

6. Analysis VI – Live Events: Breaking down production, camera operation, & switching for events, concerts, live streams, & live television

7. Live Event Production: Shot coverage, following the action & camera movement, team communication, & time code sync

8. Analysis VII – Music Videos: Breaking down live & cinematic style music video productions of various genres

9. Music Video Production: Visual styles, shot coverage, editing techniques, production design, & lighting for music videos

10. Video Production Equipment IV: Specialty Lenses & Optical Filters, Steadicams, electronic gimbals, motorized sliders, & cranes.

11. Analysis VIII – Narrative Film & Television: Breaking down scenes & visuals from narrative film & television of various genres

12. Narrative Film & Television Production: Creating a mood through visuals & shot design, maintaining continuity, & visual storytelling

Week 1 – None

Week 2 – None

Week 3 – None

Week 4 – Project 1 Due

Week 5 – None

Week 6 – None

Week 7 – None

Week 8 – (Spring Break)

Week 9 – Project 2 Due

Week 10 – None

Week 11 – None

Week 12 – Project 3 Due, Project 4 Due

Week 13 – None

Week 14 – None

Week 15 – None

Week 16 – Final Project Due

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90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F

Quizzes & Assignments – 20%

Weekly Class & Blackboard Participation – 30%

Projects – 50%

Use of AI on any assignment will not be allowed other than for grammar or spell checking.

Any student more than 15 minutes late will be considered absent. After one absence, all further unexcused absences will cause you to lose credit for the day as part of your weekly participation grade. If there are special circumstances related to your absence such as medical emergency, speak with me as soon as possible and your absence can be excused at instructor discretion.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.