MATC 2024-25 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

management techniques, advanced project management, advanced practice in storytelling via editing and self, client, and system diagnostics. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-142. TV-142 Credits: 3 Intermediate Nonlinear Video Editing This course will focus on intermediate techniques in editing video footage in a nonlinear world and adapting that output for multiversioned purposes. Students will learn a new NLE platform and more advanced digital editing techniques and skills. Integration of Milwaukee PBS station facilities, using Avid Media Composer, Mass and shared storage systems, Media Access Management and remote of fl ine editing via Avid Media Central, plus preparing and outputting fi nished sequences for delivery, will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-112. TV-144 Credits: 3 Graphic Design for Video Integration This course will focus on creating graphics for use in broadcast, as well as other video applications, from tape to DVD to web. Integration of station facilities, using FX/ DEKO platform for TV graphics techniques, plus understanding how to use popular software, such as Photoshop, in creating video graphics. Prerequisite(s): Complete WEBDEV-102. TV-149 Credits: 3 MCACO-OP1 Advanced practical media experience may be obtained through positions directly related to student career goals. Students may enhance their educational skills through projects and assignments in collaboration with MATC’s Television and Video Production students. MCA Co-op 1 focuses on integration of students in visual and audio related degree programs into comparable professional departments and projects. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-123 or TV-124 or instructor consent. TV-160 Credits: 1 Introduction to Operational Engineering This course is a survey of basic television systems and equipment embracing the technologies and techniques of video operations associated with broadcast stations, studio and remote productions, and professional TV approaches to transmission of audio and video content. It introduces the student to engineering concepts associated with video cameras, AV fi les, signal fl ow and operational understanding, incorporating broadcast engineering approaches. (Registration, color balancing, maintenance, video level control), audio and videotape systems, switchers, audio consoles, microphones, character generators and timecode editors. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-101. Must be admitted to the TV and Video Production program (10-701-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-105 and TV-121.

TV-115 Credits: 4 Advanced Broadcast Program Production All elements of television production are combined to enable students to utilize a wide range of broadcast equipment in the production of both open and closed-circuit television materials. Emphasis is also placed on applied media aesthetics. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV 110 and TV-119. TV-119 Credits: 3 Operational Broadcast Engineering This course is a study of basic television systems and equipment embracing the techniques of camera video operations (registration, color balancing, maintenance, video level control), audio and videotape systems, switchers, audio consoles, microphones, character generators and time-code editors. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-110. TV-121 Credits: 3 TV and Video Production Workshop 1 Students are assigned to fl oor crew positions on WMVS/WMVT programs so that they may obtain “on-the-air” experience in areas where limited TV experience is required. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-105. TV-122 Credits: 3 TV and Video Production Workshop 2 Students are assigned to responsible crew positions suchas fl oor director, property supervisor, teleprompter operator, microphone boom operator and camera operator on WMVS/WMVT productions. Each student has the opportunity for “on-the-air” experience. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV and Video Production Co-Op 1 Advanced practical video experience may be obtained through positions directly related to the student’s career goals. Students may enhance their educational skills through supervised work experience in conjunction with the local broadcast, cable and/or corporate video community. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled inTV-121. TV-124 Credits: 3 TV and Video Production Co-Op 2 Additional video work experience may be obtained through entry-level positions that lead to advancement and provide experiences in relevant work situations. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-123 or instructor waiver. TV-132 Credits: 3 Advanced Nonlinear Editing This course is designed to build upon the techniques learned in TV-142 and to provide students with hands-on experience in high-end, nonlinear edit systems utilized in both online and fi nishing situations. Techniques and practice include system overview, advanced editing, color grading and effects, storage and MAM TV-121. TV-123 Credits: 3

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 program (10 701-10) or Digital Content Creation program (10-701-3). Completion of or currently enrolled inTV-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 Television and Video Production (10-701-1) or Digital Content Creation (10-701-3) programs. Completion of or currently enrolled inTV-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, effective 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): Complete TV-105. Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production (10-701-1) or Digital Content Creation (10-701-3) programs. Completion of or currently enrolled inTV-142. TV-110 Credits: 4 Advanced Production Techniques Training is provided in the responsibilities of the television producer/director in planning and producing television shows. These relate to program formats, advanced production techniques, costs, technical facilities, crew management and talent selection. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-105, TV-112 and TV-121. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-119. TV-112 Credits: 3 Storytelling Via Post-Production Students are introduced to editing concepts and techniques and are taught to assess and assemble visual sequences into completed segments. Training is provided in pulse-count and time code editing, backspace and computer-based systems, external triggering, list management and simple programming. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-105.

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