Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: RTVB-1321 (Section: 1, CRN: 93296)
TV-Video Field Production 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Justin Gilbert
Email gilbertjd@lamarpa.edu
Phone 4099846209
Office
Office Hours

Location: Performing Arts Center Room 142
Hours: MW 1-4pm
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Video field camera set up and operation for broadcast and digital media. Incorporates basic editing and field audio techniques.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Voice & Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Filmmaking, 3rd Edition, Routledge , 2018. ISBN: 978-0415739986
Additional Materials/Resources

An external SSD of 512GB or higher capacity
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes

Operate field cameras, tripods, audio equipment, and field lighting instruments, and image acquisition; outline and apply aesthetic concepts relating to visual images; classify and produce basic camera shots; summarize and demonstrate and apply key concepts of pre-production, production, and post-production.
Program Student Learning Outcomes

PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material.
PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative.
PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow.
PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media.
PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.
Lecture Topics Outline

1. Course Introduction, syllabus review

2. Fundamentals & History of Digital Cameras: The CMOS sensor, the image capture process, & indicators of good image quality.

3. Fundamentals of Optics: Zoom vs Prime lenses, aperture & F-Stop, depth of field, minimum focusing distance & macro image capture.

4. Applications of Camera Technology: Core camera settings, the exposure triangle, effective focal length, & capturing a clean image.

5. Fundamentals of Image Composition: The rule of thirds, directing the viewers attention, framing, shot distance & angles, image weight.

6. Composition in Motion: Rack focus, panning, dolly & trucking, and action shots. The 180-degree rule & maintaining story context.

7. Fundamentals of Lighting & Set Design: Qualities of light, subject separation, color palettes, & visual weights.

8. Applications of Lighting & Set Design: Set lighting & lighting modifiers, fundamental lighting techniques & utilizing natural light.

9. Video Production Crews: Understanding production roles, covering essential production tasks with limited crew, & film vocabulary.

10. Pre-Production: How to plan your productions & location scouting. Choosing your equipment: tripods, sliders, & camera rigging.

11. Talking Head Production: Filming interviews, testimonials, & informational videos, lighting techniques to highlight your subject.

12. Narrative Film Production: Creating a mood through visuals & shot design, maintaining continuity, & visual storytelling.

13. Fundamentals of Editing: Importing your media, syncing, shot previews, basic color correction, the editing timeline, & exporting.

14. Live Event Production: Capturing moments that only happen once, shot coverage, following the action, preparing for the unexpected.

15. Action shots: Moving the camera effectively, stabilizers, shoulder rigs, “The Ninja Walk”, maintaing focus in motion, & hidden cuts.

16. Multi-Camera Production: Determining camera roles, having options in post through shot coverage, the illusion of additional cameras.

17. Slow-Motion & B-Roll Production: Conforming high frame rate video to a standard frame rate timeline & non linear filmmaking.

 
Major Assignments Schedule Week 1 - None
Week 2 - None
Week 3 - Quiz 1
Week 4 - Quiz 2
Week 5 - Quiz 3, Project 1 Due
Week 6 - Quiz 4
Week 7 - Quiz 5, Project 2 Due
Week 8 - Quiz 6
Week 9 - Midterm
Week 10 - Quiz 7, Project 3 Due
Week 11 - Quiz 8,
Week 12 - Project 4 Due
Week 13 – Quiz 9, Test 2
Week 14 - Project 5 Due
Week 15 - Quiz 10
Week 16 - Project 6 Due, Final (Test 3)
Final Exam Date December 11, 2024 - 11:0 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade

Quizzes - 30%
Tests - 20%
Class Participation & Attendance - 10%
Projects - 40%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy

Any student more than 15 minutes late will be considered absent. After one absence, all further unexcused absences will deduct 2 points from your final grade to a maximum of 10 points. If there are special circumstances related to your absence such as medical emergency, speak with me as soon as possible and your absence may be excused at instructor discretion.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts
Chair:Dr. Blas Canedo Gonzalez
Email:canedoba@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6547