Television Program Production (COMS 418)

While watching television, as viewers, we are largely unaware of the production complexities but professional television production, regardless of whether it is done in a television studio or in the field is a complex creative process in which many people and machines interact to bring a variety of messages and information to a large audience. It is the techniques used to create a television program. The entire process of creating a program may involve developing a script, creating a budget, hiring creative talent, designing a set, and rehearsing lines before filming takes place. After filming, the post-production process may include video editing and the addition of sound, music, and optical effects. The creation of a television program begins with an idea for a program and the development of a script. A television network may also require a commitment from one or more well-known actors before financially committing to shoot a program. Producing a program involves three main stages: pre-production, production (principle photography), and post-production. This course will help students to learn different stages of the production process involved in producing the program and will also acquaint them with theoretical and practical aspects of equipment used in making the programs like cameras, lighting, audio and post-production editing.

Learning Outcomes

To become skilled in multi-dimensional areas as part of a team, including production, management, screenwriting, directing, camera and lighting, editing, audio, and studio and field production.
To improve creativity and analytical skills by finding quality story concepts and creating script s
To learn to collaborate with a team to translate a prepared script into a coherent television production following industry practice.
To develop an understanding of the industry as a whole by acquiring all components of development, pre-production, production and post-production phases
To develop communication skills through presentations of program themes and aesthetics in assignments and class discussions.

Course Contents

Introduction to the Television Environment
The Television Production Process
Types of Television Programs
Television Camera
Camera Lenses
Camera Operation
Picture Composition
Lighting
Audio
Production People
Post-production Editing
Script Writing

Days Time

Regular Self-Support-I Ex-Lahore Campus

Monday 02:00-03:30

Tuesday 02:00-03:30

Wednesday 09:30-11:00 02:00-03:30

Thursday 09:30-11:00 02:00-03:30

Suggested Readings

Zettl, H. (2014). Television Production Handbook (12th Edition). Cengage Learning: USA
Millerson, G. & Owens, J. (2012). Video Production Handbook (5th Edition). Focal Press: USA
Millerson, G. & Owens, J. (2012). Television Production (15th Edition). Focal Press: USA
Utterback, A. (2016). Studio Television Production and Directing: Concepts, Equipment, and Procedures (2nd Edition). Focal Press: USA
Kyker, K. & Curchy, C. (2004). Television Production: A Classroom Approach. Libraries Unlimited: Santa Barbara
Shyles, L. (2007). The Art of Video Production. Sage Publications, Inc.: New York

Assessment Criteria