The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication

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RTVF 026 - Single-camera Television Production

Semester Hours: 3

Fall, Spring

An introduction to on-location single camera television production techniques and concepts. Students will learn videography techniques, production processes and post-production methods used to create short-form programming. Emphasis will be placed on the effectiveness of overall message communication.  Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

RTVF 025. Video/TV majors only. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Introduction to Television: Field Production and Editing.)


RTVF 064 - Television Production: Non-Fiction

Semester Hours: 3

Fall, Spring

Studies include script-to-screen production techniques in studio and location environments. Students write and produce original content within a wide range of television genres. The course combines professional production practices along with a digital post-production curriculum. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

RTVF 016, 024, 026 and 074. Additionally, Bachelor of Science students must take RTVF 044 as a prerequisite course. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. (Formerly Intermediate Television Production.)


RTVF 084 - Television Production: Episodic Fiction

Semester Hours: 3

Fall, Spring

The study and application of advanced single-camera production and post-production methods necessary to create episodic fiction programming for television and related content platforms. Students are required to be available for production work beyond scheduled class time.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

RTVF 016, 026, 034, and 074. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department chairperson. Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Single Camera Production.)


RTVF 145 - Television Production: Media Action Projects (MAP)

Semester Hours: 3

Spring

Design and development of communication systems for non-broadcast purposes. This course focuses on writing, researching, planning, and producing programs for nonprofit and community-based organizations with specific needs and audiences. Working with clients, students develop an understanding of how media productions can assist in community outreach and action.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:

RTVF 064. No liberal arts credit. Admission to class by permission of department. Lab fees additional. [Formerly Advanced Television: Media Action Projects Hofstra (MAP Hofstra).]