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Courses taken at Bemidji State Univeristy that relate to this field:
Advanced Video Production
Applied techniques of electronic field production. Hands-on experience in the art and technique of writing and scripting, videography, and linear and digital video tape editing. Students should become familiar with the techniques and equipment of electronic field production, and should be able to produce basic news, documentary, informational, or entertainment video programs. In addition to lecture, discussion, and demonstration, students spend a considerable amount of time outside of class writing, scripting, story boarding, filming, and editing productions.
Video Directing
Applied aspects of scripted and non-scripted television programming. Students should gain experience in the direction of news, sports, and documentary television programs in studio formats. The production and direction of single-camera, edited video clips are covered through demonstration and hands-on experience. This course requires several hours a week of lab work to complete editing assignments.
Video Practicum
This practicum requires students to spend a semester working on campus with a video medium, such as the ITV office, the campus television station, or the public television station. Gives students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in classes as well as become aware of areas in which they need further work.
Introduction to Video
Theoretical and applied aspects of video communication, including international television systems. Students should gain basic skills in the operation of all types of video equipment, and video editing. The course incorporates lecture, demonstration, and hands-on opportunities to cover basic video production techniques. This course requires participation in the campus television station, or related video activities.
Advanced Audio Production
Applied techniques of audio production: hands-on experience in the techniques of audio script writing, multiple-source audio recording, and multi-track audio editing and production. Students should be able to use the techniques learned in class to produce advanced audio documentaries, information programs, audio dramas, or complex audio sound tracks for film or video productions. In addition to some lecture and demonstration, this course involves much hands-on experience.
Introduction to Audio
Theoretical and applied aspects of audio communication. Production techniques, FCC rules and regulations, and basic operation of radio stations are included. Students should gain practical skills in operating all types of audio equipment, as well as basic audio editing skills. The course incorporates lecture, demonstration, and hands-on opportunities. Students are required to spend several hours each week on the campus radio stations.
Performance and Production
Applied aspects of the production of audio and video programs. Performance in front of studio cameras is stressed. Students should become proficient in on-air delivery and programming. Remote and studio operation is included for both audio and video facilities, using demonstration and hands-on sessions. This course requires participation in the campus radio and television stations.
Photography
Theoretical and applied aspects of black-and-white photography, including camera handling and darkroom techniques. An introduction to the medium through examination of historical photos, followed by exploration of light, film, and camera. Students should become familiar with all aspects of operating a 35 mm camera and producing quality black-and-white photographs for self-expression and for media-related work.
Engineering for Electronic Media
Applied aspects of electronic engineering, how electronic equipment operates, and entry-level trouble-shooting skills. Practical application of electronics to broadcasting is covered through demonstration and hands-on experience. Tours of local broadcast facilities, and lab work are required.
Introduction to Electronic Media
Theoretical aspects of the history, development and role of the electronic media. An examination of the overall operation of radio, commercial and public television, cable, and other electronic media. Students should gain a broad overview of how the electronic media operate as businesses and as societal forces.