Introduction to TV Production

Paper Code: 
MCV 132
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  • Acquaint themselves with the various stages of television production.
  • Understand the working of both still and video camera.
  • Develop screenplay and storyboard for television production.

 

Learning Outcome:

Students will be able to:

1. Apply effective and collaborative team communication and management skills to complete the video process from pre-production script development through the production capture of quality video image and audio.

 2. Use a digital video camera to capture images using the following camera techniques and cinematography: rule of thirds, head room, talking space, close-up, medium shot, establishing shot, cut-away, basic shot sequence, tilt, pan, and zoom.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the three phase production processes by creating scripts, formats, storyboards, timelines, schedules and if possible budgets.

 

Basics of  T.V. Production (Preproduction, Production and Post Production), Production Crew, Television Programme Formats.

 

Communication with Still Pictures, Still Photography- Rules of Composition, Lenses-Prime & Zoom, Aperture and Shutter Speed, Types of Shots, Angles and Movements. 

Idea, Concept, Treatment, Story & Script. Screenplay and Storyboard.

 

Introduction to Video Camera, Characteristics and Functions of Video Camera. Basic Parts of Video Camera. Lighting-Outdoor and Indoor. Working of Microphones

 

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: 
  1. Mihir, B. (2006). Bollywood: A History. New Delhi. Lotus Collections.
  2. Kumar, Keval J. (2005). Mass Communication in India. Mumbai. Jaico Publishing House.
  3. Soni, Sudhir. (2013). Handbook of Journalism and Mass Communication. New Delhi. Y Kings Books.
  4. Upadyaya, Gaurav K. (2018). Communication and Mass Communication: Concept and Process. Delhi. Rajat Publications.
  5. Vill'anilam, J. V. (2004). Communication and Mass Communication in India New Delhi. B.R. Publishing Corporation.

 

References: 
  1. Boyd, A. (2000). Broadcasting Journalism: Techniques of Radio & Television News. New Delhi. Focal Press.
  2. Chatterjee, P. C. (1991). Broadcasting In India. New Delhi. Sage Publications.
  3. Fleming, C. (2002). The Radio Handbook. London. Routledge.
  4. Narayan, S. (2014). Globalisation and Television: A Study of the Indian Experience 1990-2010. New Delhi. Oxford University Press.
  5. Srivastava, K. M. (2005). Broadcast Journalism in the 21st Century. New Delhi. Sterling Publications.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-2022
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