MATC 2021-22 Catalog

TDMKG – TV

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

their functions in visual communications and broadcasting. Prepares the student for general fi eld, on-location and other remote production assignments. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-112. TV-106 Credits: 2 Lighting, Gaffing and Gripping This course explores and provides hands- on experience in the craft of fi eld lighting. Students will focus on the principles, best practices and equipment used for successfully lighting non-studio, fi eld environments for either broadcast or digital video delivery. This includes understanding, choosing and operating portable fi eld lighting kits (both tungsten and LED), as well as learning how to troubleshoot and optimize lighting in the unpredictable environment of the fi eld. Students will practice lighting in a variety of environments and situations, producing projects and participating in fi eld shoots designed to showcase solid, purposeful lighting. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-105. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-142. TV-107 Credits: 3 Script Writing for Visual Media Basic concepts of script writing for television, radio and fi lm are presented. Students are encouraged to think in visual terms and to utilize the unique properties of the medium to communicate these visual impressions. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production (10-701-1) or eProduction (10-701-3) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-105. TV-108 Credits: 2 TV Studio Lighting Techniques Students learn the basic principles and practical applications of television lighting techniques for in-studio production situations. Attention is given to television production enhancement through lighting, understanding the common tools of studio lighting, familiarization with tools, fi xtures and lighting boards, the use of settings, and their design. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production (10-701-1) or eProduction (10-701-3) program. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-101. TV-109 Credits: 2 Techniques for Field Audio Acquisition This course focuses on the principles, best practices and equipment used for successfully acquiring pristine, e ff ective audio for video/TV/digital media production. This includes understanding, choosing and operating fi eld audio acquisition equipment (microphones, booms, mixers, etc.), as well as learning how to troubleshoot and optimize audio in the unpredictable environment of the fi eld. Students will create their own mixes and produce projects designed to showcase solid, impactful sound. Prerequisite(s):

one safely. Basic operations, speci fi c to tractor semi-trailer, will be discussed and performed. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Truck Driving (30-458-1) program. Instructor consent is required to verify the student has obtained a commercial driver learner permit (CLP). Student must also be enrolled in TRCKDR-342 and TRCKDR-343. TRCKDR-342 Credits: 4 Truck Driving 2 Further prepares students to obtain a commercial driver’s license. This course focuses on improving driving skills in various situations and di ff erent environments. Vehicle maintenance and servicing issues also are explained. Additionally in this course, students will learn about all cargo related topics. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Truck Driving (30-458-1) program. Student must also be enrolled in TRCKDR-341 and TRCKDR-343. TRCKDR-343 Credits: 3 Truck Driving 3 Focuses on continuous improvement of operating skills and knowledge of a commercial motor vehicle. The roles of a professional truck driver are stressed. Rules and regulations of transportation, safety, special rigs and hazardous materials are studied and applied. During this course, students must successfully obtain a commercial driver’s license to complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Student must be admitted to the Truck Driving (30-458-1) program. TV/Video Studio Production Techniques This course is a survey of the principles of studio and fi eld television operations including camera techniques, lighting, sound, control rooms, settings, scenery, properties, fl oor directing and scripting as applied to operations within the television industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in EPROD-150 and TV-181. TV-104 Credits: 2 TV Studio/Field Set Design Students learn techniques in planning and creating appropriate settings for digital visual capture. Utilizing MPBS studios, theaters and typical location scenarios, the students will understand how to create a proper visual environment for video. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-101. TV-105 Credits: 4 TV – Telecasting (Department: 701) TV-101 Credits: 4 TV/Video Field Production Techniques Provides the student with a general understanding of equipment and techniques used in fi eld-based video and television, and

TDMKG-372

Credits: 4

Stamping Die Making 2 This course is a continuation of Stamping Die Making 1 with the student mounting their compound die. Students also are required to set up the die and do a trial run in an OBI press. Components for a progressive die are machined while continuing to develop skills in CNC machining, conventional machining and surface grinding. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-371. TDMKG-373 Credits: 4 Stamping Die Making 3 Students’ knowledge increases as they complete a progressive die. They learn advanced surface grinding along with wire EDM programming, setup and operation. Die mounting skills are enhanced as they align and mount pierce, blank and cuto ff punches. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-372. TDMKG-381 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 1 Skills and knowledge are enhanced through the machining of various mold components. A variety of conventional and CNC machine tools are utilized with instruction that focuses on tolerance, fi tting and fi nal assembly. Setup and operation of the RAM EDM is introduced. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-373. TDMKG-382 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 2 This course is a continuation of Moldmaking 1 with a focus on CNC VMC programming, setup and operation, as well as mold polishing. Mold components will be produced utilizing conventional CNC mills and surfacing grinding. Mold component relationship and function are stressed. As with other moldmaking courses, the student must trial run the completed mold. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-381. TDMKG-383 Credits: 4 Moldmaking 3 Students will expand upon the moldmaking knowledge developed in the fi rst two courses as they develop CNC programs and construct a mold that will run in a master unit die. Essential moldmaking practices are further developed as students produce all of the mold components required for their capstone project. Prerequisite(s): Complete TDMKG-382. TRCKDR – Truck Driving (Department: 458) TRCKDR-341 Credits: 3 Truck Driving 1 Covers the laws pertaining to the CDL and operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Vehicle systems are explained. In this course, student also learns how to properly inspect a CMV and how to operate

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