DBA  120  Digital Television Studio Production  (3.0 Units) 

Hours: 1.5 hours lecture - 4.5 hours lab 

Typically Offered: Spring/Fall – In Person

Recommended Preparation:  DBA 110 & DBA 170 

Transferability:  CSU 

Catalog Description:

The course introduces theory, terminology, practices, and aesthetic considerations of visual and sound productions in a multi-camera television studio and control room. Topics include studio signal flow, directing, theory and operation of camera and audio equipment, switcher operation, fundamentals of lighting, graphics, video control and video recording and real-time video production. 

Informal Description:

An intro production boot-camp where you learn the basics of photography, editing, lighting, audio, writing and studio operations (directing, technical directing, audio board operation, playback, teleprompter, camera operation and on-camera work). The course culminates with each student producing a 1.5 – 3.0 minute video package with interviews that is then incorporated into a broadcast.