Broadcasting (BCS) at Southwest Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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- BCS 110 - Fundamentals in Video Production
- 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 switcher, graphic computers, and lighting instruments.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - BCS 115 - Audio Production for Electronic Media
- 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.
4 credits - BCS 130 - Media Performance
- 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.
3 credits - BCS 190 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - BCS 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - BCS 230 - Advanced Video Production
- Studies advanced video production techniques and aesthetics in electronic media, production planning, and producer/director responsibilities; develops advanced production skills through hands-on experience with video equipment and directing skills through student directed video productions. Prerequisite: BCS 125.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits - BCS 290 - Coordinated Internship
- Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits