10206194Event Production
Course Information
Description
Production teams work to capture and produce simulated live events and concept, produce, and live-stream an original TV program. This course is the winner of multiple WI Broadcaster’s Association Student Excellence Awards. Students learn live event planning, safety protocols, equipment management, production standards, and stage terminology from industry professionals.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Perform planning and pre-production tasks for live events
    Assessment Strategies
    Scenario
    Group Projects
    Criteria
    Scout locations and choosing event settings
    Identify crew considerations, crew hierarchies
    Support talent and presenters (in-person talent, remote talent, safety considerations, stage etiquette)
    Perform site surveys to map out facilities
    Collect show materials, branding, and assets from clients
    Your performance meets specifications provided by the instructor

  2. Create show rundowns or queue sheets and script slug lines
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Group Projects
    Criteria
    Identify the show’s flow and create a running order for each scene and segment
    Compose script slug-lines for talent segments and manipulate with teleprompter
    Compose completed queue list for show and distribute to crew
    Perform multi-camera show communications for shot compositions
    Perform set-design, create lighting cues, and overall look for TV show
    Create show branding
    Your performance meets specifications provided by the instructor

  3. Evaluate production equipment for live event productions
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify cables and connectors
    Select PPE (personal protection equipment) to best match the event
    Select hand and power tools to best match the event
    Describe the purpose of production equipment:
    A. Audio department
    B. Lighting department
    C. Fly/rigging department
    D. Scenery/stage carpentry
    E. Video department
    F. General/all departments

  4. Implement stage terminology and effective work habits common to the industry and production teams
    Assessment Strategies
    Quizzes
    Criteria
    Use effective stage terminology common to the industry
    Align team meeting goals with production needs
    Communicate effectively (speaking, listening, writing, reading)
    Speak so others can interpret effectively
    Listen actively
    Write so others comprehend
    Read text and/or documents determined by production needs
    Speak with instructors and other teammates when performing production tasks on set
    Work cooperatively to support common goals

  5. Operate teleprompter hardware and software
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Configure Autoscript teleprompter network system hardware and software
    Troubleshoot teleprompter network system hardware and software
    Load and edit script content into teleprompter software
    Scroll scripted content to talent with hand-controller while recording message in camera
    Teleprompter network system hardware and software work effectively

  6. Create pre-recorded news packages for show support
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Group Projects
    Production Team
    Criteria
    Interviews are performed according to instructor specifications
    Testimonials are captured effectively according to instructor specifications
    Site visits meet guidelines specified by the instructor
    Scripted content meets guidelines specified by the instructor
    Perform video editing using Premiere Pro software
    Manage asset captures and file management
    Practice effective work habits common to the industry and production teams

  7. Source and design a live-streaming kit purchase for a corporate production department
    Assessment Strategies
    Interview
    Criteria
    Determine client technical requirements and production needs
    Source several online vendors for kit options and pricing
    Report includes details and research links/references as specified by the instructor
    Compare available options with classmates
    Speak so others can interpret successfully
    Interview is conducted with faculty, staff, or industry professionals
    Practice effective work habits common to the industry and production teams

  8. Design a concept for a live TV show
    Assessment Strategies
    Group Project
    Visual Presentation
    Production Team
    Criteria
    Presentation contains clear idea statements and cohesive concept visuals
    Show concept is fresh, innovative, and conforms to set/production limitations
    Concept is inclusive of skill sets and technical limitations specified in this course

  9. Capture multi-camera simulated-live event performances
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Group Project
    Production Team
    Criteria
    Match camera white balance, frame rates, audio sources, sync sources, etc.
    Assess power requirements
    Troubleshoot set-up and safety
    Perform multi-channel audio capture using a variety of microphones and recorders
    Produce project visuals to support event branding, information, or supporting materials
    Perform post-production editing, sweetening, and export to client and ADA standards
    Practice effective work habits common to the industry and production teams

  10. Perform multi-camera live-switching / streaming
    Assessment Strategies
    Skills Demonstration
    Group Project
    Production Team
    Criteria
    Perform multi-camera live switching via TC-1 Tricaster control surface and IP network based system
    Manipulate PTZ cameras, pedestal cameras, jib-mounted cameras, slider-mounted cameras as specified by the instructor
    Capture various multi-channel audio sources for live-streamed show
    Control live teleprompter and script management
    Practice effective work habits common to the industry and production teams