Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

Description: Beyond basic editing lies a world of layering and manipulating video, sound and special effects to engage viewers in the storytelling. This is the world of Advanced Post-production. Students will adopt a problem-solving approach toward applying the techniques of video compositing, colour grading, and audio post-production with an emphasis on motivated decision-making.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: BRT1280 OR BRT1285 AND BRT1290
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

The success of a large-scale television or film production is dependent on bringing the right combination of talented professionals together, within a budget and over the course of a specified schedule. The coordination of these efforts falls to the Production Manager. In this course students will apply and build on the skills learned in Production Planning to organize and execute more complex productions. Setting up production insurance. working with industry unions and guilds, developing negotiation and organizational skills, dealing with vendors and equipment suppliers, as well as developing intricate budgets and schedules are some of the topics covered in this course.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Beautiful cinematography can draw viewers into a story, revealing details integral to plot development and factual story construction. Creating images that capture the imagination and interest of the viewer requires a mastery of the camera. In this course, students will build on their skills to date in camera, lighting and editing courses to produce more complex images. The use of additional grip equipment and more involved lighting techniques will assist the camera operator in accomplishing desired movement and effects in their visuals.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: BRT1165 OR MDIA1110
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: All the skills and knowledge gained in the first year of the program come together in this course, which allows students to plan and produce a television show with original content. Working in teams, students will learn how to develop and pitch a series and create multiple episodes by integrating and expanding existing knowledge of interviewing, performing, scriptwriting, shooting, editing, graphics, production planning tools and live studio production. This course also takes production one step further, as students will discover how to plan and prepare remote coverage and multi-camera operation in the field.

• Hours: 84
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: BRT1280 OR BRT1285 AND BRT1290 AND BRT1300
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, students are introduced to the importance of initiative, creativity, delivery and business acumen in taking their own journalistic projects from idea to public view. Pitching ideas, pricing and valuing one’s own work, establishing one’s brand, building business relationships, and the financial aspects of running a small business are all important parts of freelancing, independent production and contract work in today’s media environment. Students learn how to market their skills and talents outside of traditional employer-employee relationships.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course focuses on developing awareness and skills for the student to safely manage and conduct him or herself within a variety of employment settings. Through the units of the course, participants will have the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of general Health and Safety guidelines, including WHMIS, Fire Safety and Workplace Violence. The unit on Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act will instruct the student on the requirements for Accessible Customer Service and Integrated Accessibility Standard Regulations. General information on Safe Driving, Privacy of Information and Hand Washing will be addressed as well. The course also provides participants with critical information regarding their insurance coverage (WSIB or other) while employed. As well as guidelines to follow in the event of an injury. Participants will receive a printable Record of Completion upon successful conclusion of this course, in order to demonstrate awareness of safe working practices to their employers.

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.