Program Course Syllabus
  BAPRO100  
Broadcasting 101 Audio Production Introduction to Podcast Studio, stand up studio and a review of the control board, mics, and computers.
Broadcasting Lab Get comfortable using studio and related equipment in studios by practice with supervision
Broadcasting 102 Audio Production Introduce Adobe Audition recording and editing software. Students get subscription and learn to ingest sound
Broadcasting Lab Practice ingesting sound and waveform recording using Adobe Audition, including cataloging best practices
Broadcasting 103 Audio Production Learn how to use multi-track, layering, and sound modulation, cutting, pasting. create class project
Broadcasting Lab Practice using element learned to break down and synchronize a Podcast or interview with classmate
Broadcasting 104 Audio Production Learn Adobe Audition shortcuts and quick key applications in editing and linking
Broadcasting Lab Practice Podcast editing using shortcuts and cataloging. Repeat until you can teach it to instructor
Broadcasting 105 Audio Production Instructor will interview guest. Students will timecode interview to pull soundbites from during lab
Broadcasting Lab Pull timecoded soundbites, insert scoring using modulation, edit to allocated time
Broadcasting 106 Audio Production Students learn legal standards for copyrighted material, interviewing, music rights, and other best practices
Broadcasting Lab Seek out the elemental mistakes on the assigned podcast. Develop a course for correction.
  BAPER200  
Broadcasting 201 Audio Performance Introduction to Storytelling. Formula for delivering clear, compelling content consistently.
Broadcasting Lab Come up with a Podcast topic using formula from prior class. Record 10 minute Podcast.
Broadcasting 202 Audio Performance Critique and refine student Podcasts. Introduce how audio scoring brings emotion to content.
Broadcasting Lab Students redo Podcasts with scoring. Make editing recommendations, listen to finished work
Broadcasting 203 Audio Performance Learn what makes a successful vo. Hear examples of correct modulation. Read vo of comercial copy.
Broadcasting Lab Record voiceover of commercial copy and redo Podcast using modulation techniques learned.
Broadcasting 204 Audio Performance
Learn best practices on how to get listenership and sponsorship for your Podcast. Review successful examples
Broadcasting Lab Set up social media and Podcast home page using best practices in prior class. Get critiqued.
Broadcasting 205 Audio Performance Learn to book high profile guests using the WIIFM method. Learn how to ask the compelling questions.
Broadcasting Lab Use methodology to book, interview, and record guest
Broadcasting 206 Audio Performance Learn the triangulation method of co-hosting and more best practices of interviewing. Hear examples.
Broadcasting Lab Record show and use triangulation to set your story apart, critiqued by instructor.
  BVIDPRO300  
Broadcasting 301 Video Production Dive into the fundamentals of video editing and demonstrate what its important. Edit video with Premier Pro
Broadcasting Lab Use Premier Pros trim tools, focusing element, timelines, and moving elements to wrap up video
Broadcasting 302 Video Production Discover techniques for adjusting audio. Practice on Premier using Sports drink commercial.
Broadcasting Lab Use Premier graphics and shortcuts to continue editing video.
Broadcasting 303 Video Production Delve into Layering videos with emphasis on b-roll and enhanced storytelling
Broadcasting Lab Apply concepts on project requiring doughnuts and showcase compelling narratives with layered visuals
Broadcasting 304 Video Production Understand content requirements for social media content focusing on dimensions and effective exporting
Broadcasting Lab Apply principles to a selected project and update to your social media page.
Broadcasting 305 Video Production Uncover the world of special effects and master various controls to enhance storytelling
Broadcasting Lab Use special effects experiment and to edit student project to tell captivating story
Broadcasting 306 Video Production Explore nuances of color correction using tools in Lumetri color
Broadcasting Lab Apply Lumetri skills in finished project if applicable.
  BVIDPER400  
Broadcasting 401 Video Performance Introduce news stand ups, intros, outros, and teases. Focus on appearance do's and don’ts for news/sports
Broadcasting Lab Practice and records intros, outtros, and stand ups. Instructor critiqued. Repeat and refine
Broadcasting 402 Video Performance Introduce effective news writing and delivery technique. Follow the informative, accurate, entertaining formula.
Broadcasting Lab Write effective readers, vo, vo/sot, and news package using the appropriate time logs. Review with instructor.
Broadcasting 403 Video Performance Introduce other key positions in a newsroom producer, assignment editor, topicals producer, do AE exercise.
Broadcasting Lab Determine topic and schedule your first interview. Do research and write questions for interviewed guest.
Broadcasting 404 Video Performance Write story. Pick three :05 soundbites from interview. Determine your supporting video VO and timeline it.
Broadcasting Lab Shoot stand ups. Edit all your content into a full news package or vo/sot.
Broadcasting 405 Video Performance Learn how to write effective anchor intros and why they matter.
Broadcasting Lab Write your anchor intro and learn your place in the newscast.
Broadcasting 406 Video Performance Live newscast day. Learn master control positions, teleprompter, and floor direction
Broadcasting Lab Edit the final newscast for prepare it for playback.
Program Course Syllabus
  FSW100  
Filmmaking 101 Screenwriting Examination of the essential elements of storytelling. Assignment: Create ideas (loglines) for student screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film by Howard Suber. Compare your Screenplay for essential elements.
Filmmaking 102 Screenwriting Review and revise loglines. Examination of screenplay structure. Assignment: Creation of structure maps for student screenplays and a structure map to your screenplay.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film II by Howard Suber. Compare your Screenplay for core elements.
Filmmaking 103 Screenwriting Review and revision of structure maps. Introduction to screenwriting words on the page and screenwriting software. Assignment: First draft screenplay.
Filmmaking LAB Write second draft. Review Format correction with a focus on wordsmithing.
Filmmaking 104 Screenwriting Review first draft screenplays. Examination of dramatic devices including foreshadowing, curiosity, ticking clock, etc. Assignment: Second draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Edit third draft using the ticking clock and other elements. Set up table read times.
Filmmaking 105 Screenwriting Review and revisions of second draft screenplays. Examination of the art and craft of writing dialog. Assignment: Third draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Watch The Power of Film III. Polish elements in Final Draft of screenplay.
Filmmaking 106 Screenwriting Review and revision of final draft screenplays.
Filmmaking LAB Start the process of arranging physical elements needed for production.
  FCAL200  
Filmmaking 201 Cameras/Lighting Students will get instruction on the Lumix GH-5 or 6 Camera, shooting styles.
Filmmaking Lab Setting up of the rig which includes the Tripod, Camera and Gage assembly and operation.
Filmmaking 202 Cameras/Lighting Learn how to control the shot’s framing, and the camera movements as instructed.
Filmmaking Lab Complete practice exercise shooting scenes for The Fresh Prince lyrics.
Filmmaking 203 Cameras/Lighting See how to use various image manipulation methods to achieve the highest possible image quality.
Filmmaking Lab Practice managing the transferring and storage of the image data to Adobe Premier Pro
Filmmaking 204 Cameras/Lighting Learn which recommend cameras and lenses to use for the production.
Filmmaking Lab Then design the shot’s framing and the camera movement according to lesson.
Filmmaking 205 Cameras/Lighting Learn to create the best possible lighting scenario according to the camera framing.
Filmmaking Lab Shoot the Ted Lasso mirror scene using appropriate cameras and lightning.
Filmmaking 206 Cameras/Lighting The Students build a shot-list based on script and start to get to work.
Filmmaking Lab Shoot the short list script and review with instructor.
  FPRO300  
Filmmaking 301 Production Determine the 4 actor profiles for script, acceptable backups. and write up ad seeking talent.
Filmmaking Lab Interview and retain actors for production dates based on production schedule.
Filmmaking 302 Production Student learn how to attain permits and clearances to gain proper permission for filming in a location
Filmmaking Lab Choose location, get approval from venue, obtain clearances for script production
Filmmaking 303 Production Break script down into a shooting schedule, scheduling of talent, crew and equipment needed for day.
Filmmaking Lab Work with the actors on their performances and be final creative control on every aspect
Filmmaking 304 Production Understand the “behind the scenes” logistics, which includes renting equipment, hiring crew members
Filmmaking Lab Pull together a coordinated schedule with actors and crew. Have a backup and contact info for everyone
Filmmaking 305 Production Shooting day. This is often a weekend. Verify with entire cast crew and rehearse using equipment.
Filmmaking Lab Take detailed notes concerning what has been shot, needs to be shot, and also notes any deviations
Filmmaking 306 Production Shore up deviations in production based on instructor feedback and adjust script and timelines.
Filmmaking Lab Determine scoring based on adjusted script and listen/watch footage in score mode.
  FPST400  
Filmmaking 401 Post Production Ingest all footage in Adobe Premier Pro. Catalog, time code, and archive everything, Erase cards.
Filmmaking Lab Begin editing process according to time codes. Take note of needed color corrections or sound issues.
Filmmaking 402 Post Production Address editing concerns and learn shortcuts from instructor while continuing to edit short film.
Filmmaking Lab Finalize edits and document any concerns with lighting and sound.
Filmmaking 403 Post Production Learn color correction, sound modulation, and post effects to add polish to your work.
Filmmaking Lab Color correct and sound modulate your short film based on instructor feedback
Filmmaking 404 Post Production Learn about and listen to various scores to set the mood. Choose a score or two you will be using.
Filmmaking Lab Insert scores with special attention to how the sound and shot align. Edit the shots as needed.
Filmmaking 405 Post Production Draft complete. Instructor review for time and tenure. Make a list of changes.
Filmmaking Lab Make final changes and prepare for submission or release.
Filmmaking 406 Post Production Learn about effective an effective post-mortum and document for next film.
Program Course Syllabus
  SMBAS100  
Social Media 101   Intro to popular platforms, and how each platform works differently.
Social Media Lab Analysis of a popular platform: choose a platform per student/group, analyze the similarities
Social Media 102   Measurables. What they mean, and how they work.
Social Media Lab Find and analyze engaging content to generate measurables that are meaningful on the social media.
Social Media 103   Speaking the language of a Digital Marketing Manager.
Social Media Lab GAME Terminology speed round.
Social Media 104   Websites and what their measurables tell us. Learning to read the Data.
Social Media Lab As a group go through the CMS of a website - find the data, and analyze it.
Social Media105   Video/Livecast platforms, and influencers.
Social Media Lab Create your own engaging 10 minute video content!
Social Media 106   Podcast Platforms that are free and popular. Choosing based on your agenda.
Social Media Lab Create your own 10 minute Podcast.
  SMBIZ300  
Social Media 301   Identifying platforms that make sense for your business, and branding your business.
Social Media Lab Start to create platforms and/or engaging content that helps to brand your business.
Social Media 302   Websites, Google, Social Media Platforms, and everything else in between.
Social Media Lab “Google” your business, identify problems. Find solutions as a class.
Social Media 303   Knowing your audience and what that means. A start to Analytics.
Social Media Lab start to comb through your own analytics. Take screenshots, or share screens
Social Media 304   Growing your analytics with Targeting. Different types of targeting and what they mean.
Social Media Lab Identify your consumer and start to write up a consumer profile to utilize when marketing in the future.
Social Media 305   It’s time to speak directly to your consumer. What does that mean and how do you do it?
Social Media Lab Create Content that speaks to your consumer based on the profile that you created.
Social Media 306   A deep dive into social media analytics.
Social Media Lab Design your own social media marketing campaign in order to reach your consumer.