Introduction to TV Production

Paper Code: 
25MCV132
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives 

This course will enable the students to equip with comprehensive knowledge and skills in TV and  video production, visual communication, cinematic narratives, and post-production techniques.  

Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course  Code

Course  

Title

Learning outcome 

(at course level)

Learning and  

teaching  

strategies

Assessme 

nt  

Strategies

25MC 

V132

Introducti on to TV 

Production  (Theory)

CO7: Analyse foundational  knowledge of television production  encompassing preproduction,  production, and post-production  processes. 

CO8: Assess types of shots, angles,  and movements to effectively  communicate through still pictures. 

CO9: Explore the art of transforming  scripts into visual narratives through  screenplay writing and storyboard  creation. 

CO10: Critically evaluate principles  and practical application of video  production, including camera  operation, lighting techniques, and  microphone usage. 

CO11: Explain the principles and  functions of editing, including the  integration of sound and visual  effects. 

CO12: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.  

Approach in  teaching: 

Interactive  

Lectures,  

Discussion,  

Tutorials, Reading  assignments,  

Demonstration 

Learning  

activities for  the students:  Self learning  assignments,  

Simulation,  

Seminar  

presentation,  

Field practical

Class test,  Semester  

end  

examination s, Quiz,  Solving  

problems in  tutorials,  

Assignments ,  

Presentation , Individual  and group  projects

 

12.00
Unit I: 
TV Production: From Concept to Screen
  • Basics of T.V. Production (Preproduction, Production and Post Production)
  • Production Crew
  • Television Programme Formats 
12.00
Unit II: 
Visual Communication: Techniques and Principles
  • Communication with Still Pictures 
  • Still Photography-Rules of Composition 
  • Lenses-Prime & Zoom, Aperture and Shutter Speed 
  • Types of Shots, Angles and Movements.
12.00
Unit III: 
Cinematic Narratives: From Idea to Storyboard
  • Idea, Concept, Treatment 
  • Story & Script 
  • Screenplay and Storyboard.
12.00
Unit IV: 
Video Production Essentials: From Camera to Sound
  • Introduction to Video Camera 
  • Characteristics and Functions of Video Camera 
  • Basic Parts of Video Camera 
  • Lighting-Outdoor and Indoor
  • Working of Microphones 
12.00
Unit V: 
Post-Production: Editing and Visual Effects
  • Post Production Phase- Introduction and Functions of Editing 
  • Role of Video Editor, Sound Effects and Visual Effects.
  • Use of Animation and Graphics in Films and Television Programmes 
Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:  

  • Mihir,B. (2006). Bollywood: A History. New Delhi. Lotus Collections. 
  • Kumar,Keval J.(2005). Mass Communication in India. Mumbai. Jaico Publishing House.
  • Soni,Sudhir. (2013). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi.Y Kings  Books. 
  • Upadyaya, Gaurav K. (2018). Communication and Mass Communication: Concept and  Process. Delhi.Rajat Publications. 
  • Vill'anilam, J.V. (2004). Communication and Mass Communication in India New Delhi. B.R.  Publishing Corporation. 
  • Boyd, A. (2000). Broadcasting Journalism: Techniques of Radio &TelevisionNews.New Delhi.  Focal Press. 
  • Chatterjee, P. C.(1991). Broadcasting In India. New Delhi. Sage Publications. ∙ Fleming, C.(2002). The Radio Handbook. London.Routledge. 
  • Narayan, S.(2014). Globalisation and Television: A Study of the Indian Experience1990-2010.  New Delhi. Oxford University Press. 
  • Srivastava, K. M.(2005). Broadcast Journalism in the 21st Century. New Delhi.Sterling  Publications. 
 
References: 

Suggested Readings: 

  • Herbison-Evans, D. (2017). Television production: A classroom approach. CRC Press. ∙ Millerson, G. (2011). Television production. Taylor & Francis. 
  • Adcock, N. (2014). Basic lighting worktext for film and video. CRC Press. ∙ Mascelli, J. V. (2013). The five C's of cinematography: Motion picture filming techniques.  Silman-James Press. 
  • Dancyger, K. (2013). The technique of film and video editing: History, theory, and practice.  CRC Press. 
  • Hobson, E. (2014). Broadcast television: A complete guide to the industry. Routledge. ∙ Pizzi, M. (2012). Television and video engineering. McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weisman, S. R. (2014). Broadcast basics: A beginner's guide to television news reporting  and production. Routledge. 
  • Alten, S. R. (2013). Audio in media. Cengage Learning. 

E- Resources: 

https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/tv-production-basics/45398381  https://sist.sathyabama.ac.in/sist_coursematerial/uploads/SVCA1402.pdf ∙ https://nios.ac.in/media/documents/srsec335new/335_Mass_Communication_En... _Communication_Eng_L16.pdf 

https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/7258 

https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/8366

 
Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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