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CCOG for MM 264 Spring 2024

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Course Number:
MM 264
Course Title:
Live Multi-camera Production I
Credit Hours:
4
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Covers live video production workflow and techniques. Includes studio production, multi-camera production for live events, and television broadcasting. Explores the roles of directing, production switching, and studio crew. Prerequisites: MM 235 and MM 260 or instructor permission. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students will be able to: 

  • Prepare teams and equipment, and coordinate studio and remote multi-camera live video production.
  • Demonstrate working under direction with team members, guests, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Show skills in several roles in the creation of live video programs.
  • Demonstrate professional set etiquette.
  • Produce media content for live events and television to connect with and distribute projects to communities.                 

Course Activities and Design

The material in this course will be presented in a classroom 
lecture/discussion/demonstration format, and in class hands‐on exercises. 
 
There will be short assignments weekly, which may be partially completed in‐class. Also, 
a longer assignment, which demonstrates techniques and skills, developed in the course.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Projects will be the major criteria for evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, 
presentations, meeting assigned deadlines, and participation in critiques. Additional 
methods of assessment may include quizzes, exercises, assignments, and attendance.

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes: Articulating mood and tone through media storytelling 
Concepts: Studio and live event communication.  
Issues: Visual communication, safety.  
Skills: Studio and live event workflow.