Multimedia & Television Production
Today’s entertainment industry is driven by creative, passionate, storytellers who use their skills to create all types of content, from TV, and film to social media.
Creating content is supported by skilled crew members who develop behind-the-scenes actions using: acting, directing, script writing, editing, cinematography, lighting, and motion graphics – these are just a few of the hiring roles that make today’s entertainment industry possible. From independent films, documentaries, TV shows, local news, and commercials to multimedia presentations if you see it on the screen, multimedia production specialists made it happen!
What will the class be like?
You will go behind the scenes of the entertainment industry, learning hands-on skills in editing, digital video and audio, set design, studio lighting, remote lighting, motion graphics, and cinematography. Additionally, you will work as part of a production team using state-of-the-art software and technology, and learn how good storytelling is critical to the ultimate success of any visual content you create. Technology Center of DuPage offers state-of-the-art production facilities that will help you get ready for a fun and exciting career in media production.
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CURRICULUM TOPICS
The topics below are among the essential skills for this program. This is not a comprehensive list of all available skills and goals but is given to show the scope of the curriculum. Changes may occur year to year based on industry input, change in focus, or other factors. Please contact the program instructor for additional information.
Production & Pre-Production Processes
- Scriptwriting
- Storyboarding
- Floor Plan
- Lighting Plan
- Set Design
- Crew management
Camera Composition
- Professional Camcorders
- Blackmagic DSLR & Cinema Lens
Studio Camera Operation
- Blackmagic Design Studio Pro camera and ATEM Televisions Studio Switcher
Editing Techniques
Non-Linear Editing /Motion Graphics
- Adobe Premiere
- DaVinci
- After Effects
- Photoshop
Studio and Field Lighting
- ARRI Tungsten Studio lighting
- LED Studio & field lighting
Sound Recording
- Rode Microphones
- Zoom Recorders
- Digital Audio sound Board
- Field Recording
- Slider
- Gimble
- Dolly
- Crane
- Director/Assistant Director
- Producer/Production Management
- Sound Recorder/Boom Operator
- Director of Photography
- Camera Operator
- Technical Director
- Studio Audio Engineer
- Lighting Director
- Production Design
- Production Assistant
- Advanced Screenwriting
- Scheduling/Budgeting
- Field Production
- Multi-camera Productions
- Editing and Finishing
- Employment Skills
- Career Assessment
- Résumé & Portfolio Development
- Internships