Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
- Program Code: 31-701-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August/January
About the TV/Video Field Production Assistant Diploma
DESCRIPTION
To get ready for cameras and action, you will gain skills in the basics of field-based production, location lighting, high-definition field camera operation, and principles of non-linear editing and content distribution. Courses are taught in the Milwaukee PBS studios for real-world experience. This program prepares students for on-location, video production entry-level positions.
With video so pervasive in our society, individuals well versed in TV and video field production are in demand to help capture and deliver stories to the audience.
You can apply your credits toward completing the eProduction associate degree.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
Course | Course Name | Credits |
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TV-105 | TV/Video Field Production Techniques ‡ | 4 |
DCC-158 | Data Content Management | 1 |
DCC-159 | Streaming Content Creation | 2 |
DCC-152 | Intermediate Digital Content Techniques ‡ | 3 |
ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
TV-101 | TV/Video Studio Production Techniques ‡ | 4 |
TV-181 | Video in Society ‡ | 1 |
DCC-150 | Intro to Digital Content Creation | 3 |
DCC-170 | Media Design Elements | 2 |
TV-112 | Storytelling via Post-Production | 3 |
ENG-197 | Technical Writing ‡ (or) any 200-level English ‡ |
3 |
TOTAL CREDITS |
29 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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Program Outcomes
- Apply basic principles of design and storytelling to studio and field productions
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of basic media software, tools, and technology
- Assist in production from concept to completion
- Communicate creative rationale in formal and informal settings
- Apply ethical business practices
Career Outlook
With video so pervasive in our society, individuals well-versed in TV and video field production are in demand to help capture and deliver stories to the audience. This program prepares the student to assist in that environment and provide production expertise during on-location program content creation and acquisition.
Possible Careers
Field Camera Operator/Assistant
Production Assistant
Grip
Gaffer Assistant
Digital Videographer
Data Asset Assistant
Field Teleprompter Operator
Scholarships
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