SVCC College Catalog

BCS 110 FUNDAMENTALS IN VIDEO PRODUCTION (4 cr.)   Studies the use of video equipment and the application of production techniques and aesthetics in electronic media, and develops fundamental production skills through hands on experience with cameras, video tape records, video seitcher, graphic computers, and lighting instruments.  Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BCS 115 AUDIO PRODUCTION FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA (4 cr.)   Studies the use of audio equipment and the application of production techniques and aesthetics in electronic media, and develops production skills through hands-on experience with mixing boards, tape recorders, compact disc players, cart machines and microphones.  Lecture 3 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 6 hours per week.

BCS 126 MEDIA EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (3 cr.)   Provides an introduction to audio/visual equipment and its use.  Teaches operation of the various projection and magnetic recording media, as well as the new optical media.  Includes basic field maintenance and troubleshooting, with an emphasis on preventive maintenance.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 2 hours.  Total 4 hours per week.

BCS 130 MEDIA PERFORMANCE (3 cr.)   Studies electronic media announcing techniques, including phonetics, pronunciation, enunciation, and modes of articulatory expression.  Provides practical experience through performance exercises.  Prerequisite:  BCS 115.  Lecture 2 hours.  Laboratory 3 hours.  Total 5 hours per week.