MATC 2025-26 Catalog

DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

practices and equipment used for successfully lighting non-studio field environments for either broadcast or digital video delivery. This includes understanding, choosing and operating portable field lighting kits, becoming familiar with grip and gaffer roles on a set and with field camera support tools, as well as learning how to troubleshoot/ optimize lighting in unpredictable environments. Students will practice lighting in a variety of situations, producing projects and participating in field 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 film 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 (10-701-1), the Digital Content Creation program (10-701-3) or the TV/Video Studio Production Assistant program (31-701-2). 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, fixtures and lighting boards, the use of settings, and their design. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production program (10-701-1) or the TV Video Studio Production Assistant program (31-701-2). 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, effective audio for video/ TV/digital media production. This includes understanding, choosing and operating field audio acquisition equipment (microphones, booms, mixers, etc.) as well as learning how to troubleshoot and optimize audio in the unpredictable environment of the field. Students will create their own mixes and produce projects designed to showcase solid, impactful sound. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production program (10 701-1) or the Digital Content Creation Program (10-701-3). Complete TV-105. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-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

transporting hazardous materials (HazMat). Vehicle systems, maintenance and servicing issues are also explained. In this course, students learn how to properly inspect a CMV and how to operate one safely. Basic operations, specific to tractor semitrailer, will be discussed and performed including fundamentals of the defensive driving techniques. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Truck Driving program (30-458-1) in accordance with the program admission process. TRCKDR-346 Credits: 5 Truck Driving 2 This course further prepares students to obtain a commercial driver’s license and safely perform professional driver’s duties as required in the transportation industry. Course focuses on improving driving skills and expending defensive driving abilities in various situations and different environments. Additionally, this course covers several non-driving related topics. During this course, students must demonstrate proficiency as described by FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule and must successfully obtain a commercial driver’s license to complete this course. Prerequisite(s): Complete TRCKDR-345 course within the last six months. TV – Television and Video Production (Department 701) TV-101 Credits: 4 TV/Video Studio Production Techniques This course is a survey of the principles of studio and field television operations, including camera techniques, lighting, sound, control rooms, settings, scenery, properties, floor directing and scripting as applied to operations within the television industry. Prerequisite(s): Completion of or currently enrolled in DCC-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 Milwaukee PBS studios, theaters and typical location scenarios, the students will understand how to create a proper visual environment for video. Prerequisite(s): Must be admitted to the Television and Video Production program (10-701-1). Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-101 TV-105 Credits: 4 TV/Video Field Production Techniques This course provides the student with a general understanding of equipment and techniques used in field-based video and television and their functions in visual communications and broadcasting. To prepare the student for general field, on-location and other remote production assignments. Prerequisite(s): Complete TV-101. Completion of or currently enrolled in TV-112. TV-106 Credits: 2 Grip/Gaffing and Camera Support This course explores and provides hands on experience in the craft of field lighting. Students will focus on the principles, best

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. 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-161. 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 floor 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-123 Credits: 3 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 in TV-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.

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