FULLERTON COLLEGE
Program Review – Academic Programs
Cinema-Radio-Television
Technology & Engineering Division
This program review was prepared by those listed below in an open and collaborative
process. All full-time faculty in the program along with a number of adjunct have had
an opportunity to participate in the development of this report.
Participants in the review:
Marie Perez, Department Coordinator
Mike Moore, Cinema-Television
Jay Goldstein, Cinema-Television
Peg Donahoe, Radio
Edward Ford, Radio
Brian Brooks, Cinema-Television
Dave Echols, Cinema Television
Marie Perez
Department Coordinator
Communications
Scott McKenzie
Dean
Technology & Engineering Division
Date – December 15, 2009
I.
Program Description
A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
Overview of Cinema/Television Program
As part of the remodel of the William T. Boyce Library that was completed in 1968, the
basement was converted from storage to an audio visual support and production area. Operation
of a closed circuit videotape playback system to the Library’s study carrels and conference
rooms began that fall with recording of off-air recorded programs selected by instructors. Singlecamera black and white recording of instructor and student classroom presentations started to be
offered to capture and evaluate student presentations and for instructor self evaluation. Small
black and while cameras with 1/2" reel to reel recorders were operated by hourly student
operators and this service was supported by a full-time audio visual repair technician. In 1970, a
full-time television engineer-television instructor was hired to specify, order, and install
equipment for a small television production studio and to develop curriculum for student
training.
A 14' by 14' basement room was outfitted with two color television cameras on wheeled tripods
with a recording and visual and audio control area outside a large glass observation window.
Production was supported by a color camera film chain that allowed slides and 16mm films to be
incorporated in the video recordings along with two black and white cameras from which titles
and graphics could be matted over the video picture. The new curriculum provided an initial
semester course, designated 5A, of equipment and production training that included instructor
assigned assignments such as brief news and interview programs. Students in the second, third,
and fourth semester of the course, designated 5BCD, provided the production crew for
production requests submitted by faculty on campus for material to be used in their classes. Since
there was no editing capacity, these programs had to be recorded in their entirely without
interruption as if it was a live program. Initially ½" open reel to reel recorders were used.
Subsequently, a 1" open reel recorder was acquired that had the capacity for "hot" edits so
segments could be recorded sequentially to compile a program which allowed for greater
flexibility of production content.
A set of three higher grade color cameras were acquired in 1973, and their control units were
installed in wheeled racks to allow production to take place outside of the basement studio, and
this substantially expanded the variety of program content, production styles, and program
formats in which students could gain experience. In 1974, a open shell Open Road 26' motor
home was purchased through grant funding. It was subdivided into three work areas. The
production equipment from the wheeled racks were installed in an engineering compartment,
augmented by an audio control and production booth, and a production control section had
program, preview, and multiple source screens and switching equipment for the director,
technical director, electronic graphics operator, and the faculty production client for whom a
production was being recorded. This mobile production van allowed for three-camera production
of theater-based performance, sporting events, and classroom and off-campus location
production. Students in the advanced semesters of the production course served as crew and
accomplished students served as paid directors and producers.
Three-quarter inch U-matic video recorders were acquired and a couple of years later a backspace editing ensemble was added that allowed previously recorded segments to be added
together into a completed program without regard to the order in which the source recordings
were produced. This significantly expanded the training and experience provided by the
television production 5BCD class.
An agreement with the City of Fullerton, and the city’s new cable television system, and the
college provided a dedicated cable channel for the college and augmentation of production
equipment to support the college’s development of programming for its channel. This included
an A-B roll editing workstation with audio and electronic graphic features as well as upgrades in
the mobile van production equipment. The college was also supplied with three simple portable
video production ensembles for public use by graduates of one-semester training course to be
offered by the college to support public participation with the cable system’s public access
channel.
In 1979, the college district acquired the recently closed elementary school property immediately
across Chapman Avenue. The buildings on the western portion of that property would become a
new site for the Continuing Education program of the District and a new college building would
be constructed on what had been the playground area. That became the 2000 Building that now
houses the Counseling Center and EOPS on the second floor and Admissions and Records, the
Bookstore, and the Bursar’s Office on the first floor. Connected by a breezeway was a twostudio television production facility for which the mobile production van became the control
center for the studios. That facility was intended to expand the production capacity of the
Television Services area in its support of the college and as a training site for the class that
provided the production crew for those staff supervised client-based productions. A large portion
of that class’s productions were the various sports and performing arts productions that were
regularly produced for the college cable channel. For over a decade there was a high level of
student interest and active enrollment in the production class due to their desire to participate in
these event productions. This reflected the expanding opportunities for employment in multicamera studio and location production that was taking place due to the addition of cable systems
with in-house production staff throughout Southern California.
While the 2000 Building was being constructed an adjacent existing building with a large center
room and four corner rooms that had been used for the former kindergarten was outfitted with
production lighting. That provided the mobile production van with a studio it could use on a day
to day basis in addition to the periodic event and special location productions until the 2000
Building was completed and was occupied for the two-years of construction of that Building. To
bridge the transition from initial training on the basement production equipment to the more
sophisticated and wider variety of production equipment that was to be incorporated in the new
studio center, the curriculum was modified to add a course after the initial training semester that
previously had been designated 5A and was now designated RTV 150 with the addition of a vanequipment-specific training class, RTV 155, for the new and higher level equipment, to prepare
students to effectively function as crew members on the RTV 280ABCD Television Production
Workshop class that had evolved out of 5BCD.
In 1985, the same year that the television production facility in the 2000 Building was occupied,
an economic development grant provided the means to hire a full-time instructor and purchase
three portable single-camera production ensembles (color camera, portable 3/4" recorder, with
portable audio and lighting equipment) plus three 3/4" editing stations, two that were cuts-only
and one with A-B roll and graphics capacities. The grant was to develop a training program
geared to meet the growing use of increasingly affordable portable video production and editing
equipment in corporate and industrial in-house settings and for independent contractors that also
served those types of accounts. After a brief period focused on enrolling company employees,
the new courses that were added to offer this training became part of the Fullerton College
student-based degree and certificate programs.
The consolidation of cable systems in North Orange County lead to a consolidation of public
access training and support to another site which removed that responsibility from the college
and eliminated the college course that supported public access training. This also removed all
equipment support by the cable system operator.
As the production equipment aged and upgrades were needed replacement and augmentation
took place through external client funds generated by Media and Cable Services which had
evolved from Audio Visual and Television Services departments. The capacity to generate funds
to support the television production curriculum through this means was eliminated during three
consecutive years of campus budget cuts that eliminated staffing that had made this possible. All
of the production equipment used in the 2000 Building were replaced and upgraded through that
process. In 1986, the 150 classes that were still being conducted in the very small Library
basement studio were relocated to the second production studio in the 2000 Building and its very
old equipment was replaced with units no longer being used by Media and Cable Services and
this served to provide a much improved training and production environment and upgraded
equipment for the sections of that course.
The mobile van was stolen from its fenced enclosure at the rear of the 2000 Building in 1992,
and while it was eventually recovered the extent of damage caused to the vehicle and the large
volume of damaged and missing equipment necessitated its complete replacement. Insurance
provided funds to purchase and outfit what is still the current mobile production van. Three years
ago a major upgrade of the van’s production equipment was accomplished bringing it in line
with the new industry digital standard.
In 1998, American Cinema was added to the telecouses that the college offered. Subsequently, it
was also added as a traditional classroom course. In 1996, Media Aesthetics, Contemporary
Cinema, and a two semester World Cinema course were added. The result was an expansion of
the program from Television only to Cinema-Television and a dramatic increase in the number
of students we have enrolled in our lecture classes from three sections 45 of only Introduction to
Radio-TV to nine sections of 45 each semester.
In 2000, a 16mm filmmaking class was added to the single-camera video production classes.
Effective fall 2009, these courses were revamps and reconfigured so that what is currently CRTV
157 offers basic equipment and production procedure training in both video and film formats and
an introduction to non-linear digital editing. This is intended to prepare students for the
increasing industry expectation of cross training since both are used in television and motion
picture production and industry employment is largely based on independent contractors who
move from project to project and format to format to maintain their employment. That course
now leads to CRTV 160 which offers more advanced training specific to film production and
opportunities for student authored projects, CRTV 164 which offers more advanced training
specific to video production and opportunities for student authored projects, and CRTV 245AB
which offers advanced post production training in digital editing, effects, and graphics.
Currently we have students employed at all the network affiliates in Los Angeles including both
English and Spanish language, the NBC Nightly News, numerous film and television production
companies, various cable networks including E!, Discovery Channel, MTV and Current TV,
Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and internet broadcasters including
IBNSports.com. Our internship class has more than doubled in size over the past couple of years
with most of our internships being offered by former students.
Overview of Radio Program
In 1972, the Buena Park School District agreed to share operation of its radio station, KBPK,
with Fullerton College. Since then, the Communications Division/Department has used the
station as the backbone of the instructional program for radio broadcasting. Over the years,
Buena Park School District involvement has decreased to the point where all programming
emanates from the Fullerton College radio facilities and is utilized exclusively by Fullerton
College students for instructional purposes. The station operates with 20 watts of power at 90.1
FM, and serves the communities of Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Cypress, La Palma, and La
Mirada with entertainment, sports broadcasts, and public affairs programs.
The program has been the most successful community college radio broadcasting program in
Southern California over the last 25 years, with former students working in at least ten different
states. The program also has many former students working in the Los Angeles market, which is
highly unusual, considering that most radio professionals work in smaller markets for several
years before working in L.A. Former students are currently employed at KFI, K-Earth, KNXAM, KKLA, KLOS, Amp 97.1, KROQ, Fox Sports, Clear Channel Traffic, Z90 San Diego,
KLLY Bakersfield and Metro Traffic, as well as KDVR Fox31 Denver and KMAX UPN31
Sacramento.
Over the years, the broadcasting facility and radio station have kept up with the dramatic changes
in the radio broadcasting business, and has continued it expansion into digital audio, news
servers, and multiple Internet audio streams. A PC-based digital recording and playback system
has superseded compact discs in the KBPK control room. Students now use the digital system to
record voice tracks to extend their traditional three-hour live air shifts by an additional hour as
well as recording voice tracks for fully automated music shows. Broadcast news students can
access and prepare newscasts from over any one of a dozen computers in the radio facility. Use
of the Internet has expanded coverage of local sports with up to four streams of simultaneous
programming originating from the KBPK studios.
The instructors in the radio broadcasting program maintain close ties with the business, and keep
up with the trends that continue to change radio broadcasting.
B. PROGRAM GOALS
Cinema-Television
Due the diversity and specialization of skills needed for various industry positions a single set of
skills and knowledge will not successfully prepare students for careers for the industry. Below is
a list of the range of skills and knowledge will acquire:
1. Life long learning to maintain professional currency.
2. Perform the duties of each member of a television or film production team demonstrating
set-up and operation of basic video, film, audio, lighting and recording equipment.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic aesthetics in television or film production.
4. Define selected terminology related to television or film production.
5. Write a script in proper television or motion picture format.
6. Produce a television program or film.
7. Supervise and manage a production crew.
8. Current industry standards and practices.
Radio
As a result of participation in the program, students will have the following 5-7 skills and
knowledge sets:
1. Conduct an interview for broadcast/podcast
2. Compose a professional employment audition package
3. Host a professional radio program
4. Compose and produce commercials for radio
5. Compose and produce multi-tracked audio for radio, TV, Film and on line
6. Compose scripts for radio, TV, Film, continuity, sales and sports
7. Compose and deliver a range of news/sports/music content for radio, TV , & the internet.
C. PROGRAM DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES OFFERED
PROGRAM DEGREES AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Admissions requirements (if appropriate) – Non-Applicable
CINEMA-RADIO-TV
Communications: General Associate in Arts Degree
The Communications Associate in Arts Degree program requires 18 units chosen from the list below. This A.A.
Degree provides a solid foundation for students interested in all areas of Communications. This degree is especially
beneficial to students interested in Broadcast Journalism.
Required Courses (18 units)
Units
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 145 F
Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
CRTV 157 FDigital Produc./Non-Linear Editing Video/Film
JOUR 101 F
Reporting and Writing
JOUR 102 F
Advanced Reporting and Writing
JOUR 110 F
Mass Media Survey
PHOT 101 F
Introduction to Photography
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total Units:
18
Radio Broadcasting Associate in Arts Degree
The Radio Broadcasting Associate in Arts Degree program requires a total of 18 units of which 15 units are in
required courses. An additional 3 units must be chosen from the restricted electives listed below. Curriculum leads to
the A.A. Degree in Radio Broadcasting and/or entry-level employment in radio broadcasting.
Required Courses (15 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
Units
3
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives (3 units)
CRTV 124 F
Broadcast Advertising Sales
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 133 F
Traffic Reporting
CRTV 145 F
Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
Units
1
3
3
3
3
Total Units:
18
Radio Production Associate in Arts Degree
The Radio Production Associate in Arts Degree program requires a total of 18 units of which 12 units are in
required courses. An additional 6 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. Curriculum leads to the
A.A. Degree in Radio Production and/or entry-level employment in radio broadcasting.
Required Courses (12 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
Units
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives (6 units)
CRTV 124 F
Broadcast Advertising Sales
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
CRTV 133 F
Traffic Reporting
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
Units
1
3
3
2-4
3
3
Total Units:
18
Television/Film Associate in Arts Degree
The Television/Film Associate in Arts Degree program requires a total of 18 units of which 6 units are in required
courses. An additional 12 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below.
Required Courses (6 units)
CRTV 120 F
Media Aesthetics
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
Units
3
3
Restricted Electives (12 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 121 F
The American Cinema
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 126AF
World Cinema to 1945
CRTV 126BF
World Cinema 1946 to Present
CRTV 127 F
Screenwriting
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 131 F
Contemporary Cinema
CRTV 157 FDigital Produc./Non-Linear Editing Video/Film
CRTV 160 F
Introduction to Filmmaking
CRTV 164 F Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear
Editing for Video
3
CRTV 175 F
Documentary Filmmaking
CRTV 196 F
Communications Seminars
CRTV 245AF
Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects
CRTV 245BFAdvanced Digital Editing, Graphics & Effects
CRTV 280 F
Television Production Workshop
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
JOUR 110 F
Mass Media Survey
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total Units:
18
3
0.5-3
3
3
2-5
2-4
3
Radio and Television/Video Production Certificate
The Radio and Television/Video Production Certificate -prepares students for entry-level employment in the radio/
television/video broadcast journalism industries. This certificate requires a total of 37 units of which 32 are in required
courses. An additional 5 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is
required in each course taken.
Required Courses (32 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV & Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
CRTV 157 FDigital Produc./Non-Linear Editing Video/Film
CRTV 164 F Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear
Editing for Video
3
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives (5 units)
CRTV 127 F
Screenwriting
CRTV 133 F
Traffic Reporting
CRTV 196 F
Communications Seminars
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
CRTV 280 F
Television Production Workshop
CRTV 245AF
Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects
Units
3
3
0.5-3
3
2-5
3
Total Units:
37-39
3
2-4
Radio Broadcasting Certificate
The Radio Broadcasting Certificate program requires the completion of 25 units of which 19 units are in required
courses. An additional 6 units must be chosen from the restricted -elec­tives listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is
required in each course taken. Upon completion of this certificate program a -student will be prepared for an entrylevel position with a radio station.
Required Courses (19 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 124 F
Broadcast Advertising Sales
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
Units
3
3
1
3
3
3
3
Restricted Electives (6 units)
CIS 100 F
Intro to Personal Computers
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
SPCH 105 F
Interpersonal Communication
THEA 127 F
Oral Interpretation
THEA 129 F
Beginning Voice for Actors
CRTV 133 F
Traffic Reporting
Units
3
3
3
2-4
3
3
3
3
Total Units:
25
Sports Broadcasting Certificate
The Sports Broadcasting Certificate requires a total of 16 units of which 13 units are in required courses. An
additional 3 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each
course taken. Upon completion of this certificate program, a student will be prepared for entry-level position in radio,
television or cable tele-vision sports broadcasting.
Required Courses (13 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
CRTV 124 F
Broadcast Advertising Sales
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 145 F
Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
Units
3
3
1
3
3
Restricted Electives (3 units)
JOUR 101 F
Reporting and Writing
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 137 F
Television Announcing
CRTV 145 F
Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
CRTV 164 F Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear
Editing for Video
3
CRTV 235 F
On-Air Radio Broadcasting
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
PE 247 F
Sports Management
Units
3
3
3
3
3
3
Total Units:
16
3
2-4
3
Television/Film Production Certificate
The Television/Film Production Certificate program provides the background and skills needed for an entry-level
position in the television/film industry. This certificate requires a total of 24 units of which 9 units are in required
courses. An additional 6 units of restricted courses and at least 9 units of recommended electives must be chosen
from the list below. A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course taken.
Required Courses (9 units)
CRTV 118 F
Intro to Radio, TV and Film
CRTV 120 F
Media Aesthetics
CRTV 122 F
Audio Production Techniques
Units
3
3
3
Restricted Courses (3 units)
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
CRTV 157 FDigital Produc./Non-Linear Editing Video/Film
Units
3
3
Restricted Courses (3 units)
CRTV 127 F
Screenwriting
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
Units
3
3
3
Recommended Electives (9 units)
CRTV 030 F Media Industry Independent Contractor
CRTV 121 F
The American Cinema
CRTV 126AF
World Cinema to 1945
CRTV 126BF
World Cinema 1946 to Present
CRTV 127 F
Screenwriting
CRTV 128 F
Writing for Radio, Television and Film
CRTV 129 F
Broadcast News
CRTV 130 F
Broadcast Audio Production
CRTV 131 F
Contemporary Cinema
CRTV 135 F
Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing
CRTV 150 F
Television Studio Production
CRTV 157 FDigital Produc./Non-Linear Editing Video/Film
Units
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
CRTV 160 F
Introduction to Filmmaking
CRTV 164 F Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear
Editing for Video
3
CRTV 175 F
Documentary Filmmaking
CRTV 196 F
Communications Seminars
CRTV 245AF
Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects
CRTV 245BFAdvanced Digital Editing, Graphics & Effects
CRTV 280 F
Television Production Workshop
CRTV 290 F
Internship in Communications
3
Total Units:
24
3
0.5-3
3
3
2-5
2-4
D. PROGRAM COURSES OFFERED
Cinema-Radio-Television Courses
CRTV 030 F Media Industry Independent Contractor (1)
One hour lecture per week. This course will present the basics of working
as an independent freelance professional in the media industry. Subjects
to be covered include choosing a business structure, basic
business practice, handling finances and taxes, marketing and managing
your personal life. This course uses discussions and exercises,
expert guest speakers and videotaped interviews with independent professionals
from around the country. This course is designed for anyone
who is thinking about, or currently working as an independent contractor
in the areas of writing, producing, directing, technical crew or performing
talent.
CRTV 118 F Introduction to Radio, Television and Film (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This course is designed to assist the
beginning student in understanding radio, television, cable, film, and
electronic mass media. For those who plan to pursue a career in broadcasting
or film, this course will provide guidance for career decisions
and background for more specialized courses. For those with a general
interest in broadcasting and film, this course will provide a broad understanding
of the electronic mass media, including: regulation of broadcasting
and film, the effects of broadcasting and film, non-commercial
broadcasting, ratings and research, production and marketing of films,
and electronic mass media. (CSU) (Degree Credit) AA GE
CRTV 120 F Media Aesthetics (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This course provides a background in
understanding aesthetics used in television, motion pictures, and video
games and explores the development and impact of mediated messages.
The interplay and structuring of elements of sight, sound, and
motion as message components, and their capacity to generate impressions,
stimulate feelings, shape attitudes, and convey information are
examined. (CSU) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE
CRTV 121 F The American Cinema (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This course examines the American
motion picture industry as a unique economic, industrial, aesthetic, and
cultural institution. Development and changes are examined related
to technology; industrial and economic models; aesthetic styles and
genres; production, marketing, and distribution processes; and audiences.
(CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE
CRTV 122 F Audio Production Techniques (3)
Advisory: CRTV 118 F
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course provides
instruction in the operation of radio and television audio equipment,
broadcast microphones, and computer software associated with media
recording and internet radio. Projects will include production of radio
commercials, television commercial soundtracks, digital audio editing,
and special radio and television broadcast procedures with an emphasis
on smooth operation of the audio control board and other audio equipment.
(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 124 F Broadcast Advertising Sales (1)
One hour lecture per week. This course covers the analysis of the sales
function in commercial radio and television stations, and cable television
franchises. The students examine the methodology and practical application
of electronic media advertising, sales, and research. Audience
demographics, market surveys, rate structure, and client relationships
are included. Students will learn to write standard length commercials
that focus on the targeted consumer and produce results for the advertiser.
Discussion of media competitive advantages and disadvantages,
as well as vocabulary and techniques of broadcast sales are also examined.
(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 126AF World Cinema to 1945 (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This is the first course in a two-course
sequence that will provide a background in cinema history with a global
perspective, following the growth of cinema from primarily a U.S. and
European form of entertainment and communication to an international
medium with significant production centers, cultural traditions, and production
styles found in a variety of locations around the world. This
course will focus on world cinema from its early development through
the end of World War II. This course fulfills the Multicultural Education
Requirement for graduation. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU
GE, IGETC, MULT CULT REQ
CRTV 126BF World Cinema 1946 to Present (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This is the second course in a two-course
sequence that will provide a background in cinema history with a global
perspective, following the growth of cinema from primarily a U.S. and
European form of entertainment and communication to an international
medium with significant production centers, cultural traditions, and production
styles found in a variety of locations around the world. This
course will focus on world cinema after World War II to the present. This
course fulfills the Multicultural Education Requirement for graduation.
(CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA GE, CSU GE, IGETC, MULT CULT REQ
CRTV 127 F Screenwriting (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week. This course covers the concepts
and practices in the various types of dramatic writing for television
and motion picture production. Students will learn about characterization,
conflict, structure, and commercial prospects. Course may be taken
twice for credit. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 128 F Writing for Radio-Television-Film (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This course covers the concepts, practices
and forms for commercials, interviews, corporate and dramatic
presentations for radio, television, film and the Internet. This is a course
in all forms of media writing. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 129 F Broadcast News (3)
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course provides
instruction and practice in gathering and writing news for radio and television.
The emphasis is on writing copy and familiarization with professional
practices in radio and television news operations, including the
use of local news sources, international wire services, and other news
material. Course activities include planning, writing, and delivering news
for radio and television. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 130 F Broadcast Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 122 F with a grade of “C” or better
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course is designed
to increase digital audio production skills for radio and television.
Projects are designed to give students the opportunity to use the audio
production room for a variety of production purposes for radio, television,
film, internet and media production. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 131 F Contemporary Cinema (3)
Three hours lecture per week. This course focuses on the American
motion picture industry beginning with the film school generation and the
production processes, economic factors, and social influences that have
shaped the industry and been shaped by the industry. This will include
changes in practices relating to production aesthetics and techniques,
marketing, distribution, and technology. (CSU) (UC) (Degree Credit) AA
GE, CSU GE, IGETC
CRTV 133 F Traffic Reporting (3)
Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week. This course provides
instruction and practice in gathering and reporting traffic for radio and
television. The emphasis is on gathering information and writing and
announcing traffic updates and familiarization with professional practices
in radio and television traffic operations, including the use of local maps,
CHP sources, Cal Trans cameras, and other online material. Course
activities include compiling, composing, and delivering traffic reports for
radio and television. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 135 F Broadcast TV and Radio Announcing (3)
Two hours lecture, three hours lab per week. This is a course in
announcing technique focusing on the announcing and voiceover skills
most needed in contemporary radio and television. This course concentrates
on announcer voice technique on and off camera, talk radio hosting
skills, commercial interpretation, news announcing, podcasting and
ad-libbing. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 137 F Television Announcing (3)
Three hours lecture/discussion per week. This course covers on-camera
television announcing for newscasts, commercials, interviewing, and
ad-lib productions. Students develop non-dramatic television announcing
skills through practice and evaluation. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 145 F Radio/TV Sports Broadcasting (3)
Two hours lecture, four hours lab per week. Class members will be
involved in the broadcast of local sports on radio station KBPK, 90.1 FM
and the Fullerton College Cable Television Network. The sports to be
broadcast include football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Students will
also perform as sportscasters on news programs for KBPK. Students will
interview local athletes, write, and produce feature material for broadcast.
Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CRTV 150 F Television Studio Production (3)
Advisory: CRTV 118 F
Two hours lecture/discussion and three hours lab per week. This course
covers the basic use and operation of television equipment utilizing
camera, lenses, switching, sound, lights, graphics, videotape recording,
and character generator. Lab work will center on video programs. (CSU)
(Degree Credit)
CRTV 157 F Digital Production/Non-Linear Editing for
Video/Film (formerly CRTV 164AF) (3)
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course introduces
single-camera video and filmmaking production techniques; including
operation of digital video cameras and recorders and sound, lighting,
and non-linear editing equipment. Students will use professional procedures
from pre-production through post-production to develop, produce,
and execute to completion various non-fiction and fiction program formats
applicable to television and motion pictures. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 160 F Introduction to Filmmaking (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 157 F with a grade of “C” or better
Two hours lecture and three hours lab per week. Introduction to the
fundamental techniques and aesthetics of film production. The lecture/
lab will emphasize camera operation, editing, lighting, cinematography
and directing. Study and analysis of classic films as well as student’s
own work will be viewed. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 164 F Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear
Editing for Video (formerly CRTV 164BF) (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 157 F with a grade of “C” or better
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course is designed
to provide students with training and experience related to the design
and execution of professional quality single-camera productions that
would comprise a demo tape appropriate to pursue employment in the
television/film industry. The focus will be on achieving levels of design
and execution that are effective in meeting project/client and industry
needs. Elements include multi-camera editing, green screen, key framing
and color correction.(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 175 F Documentary Filmmaking (3)
Advisory: CRTV 157 F with a grade of “C” or better, or knowledge of
camcorder usage and Apple computers
Three lecture hours per week. This course gives an introduction to
modern digital documentary filmmaking techniques. Practical narrative
and technical approaches to documentary productions are examined
and demonstrated. Students will participate in production of a documentary
project(s). (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 196 F Communications Seminars (.5-3)
Lecture and lab hours will vary according to the nature of the seminar.
Communications Seminars are courses designed to expose students
to up-to-date equipment, methods, techniques, and materials. These
courses offer the student opportunities for specialized training in greater
depth than can be offered in a general course. These courses will
vary from semester to semester depending on student interest, industry
developments, and need for specialized training. See class schedule for
current offerings. Course may be taken four times for credit or a maximum
of four units. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 199 F Cinema-Radio-Television
Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Approval of Communications Department Coordinator
One hour lecture or scheduled conference or three hours independent
lab research per week per unit of credit. This course is designed for
students who wish to increase their knowledge of cinema, radio or television
through individual study. Project with written report or outside
reading with written report is required. Independent lab research problems
with staff supervision may be approved. Course may be taken four
times for credit. (CSU) (UC review required.) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 235 F On-Air Radio Broadcasting (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 122 F and CRTV 135 F with a grade of “C” or
better
One hour lecture/discussion and six hours lab per week. Course
includes daily broadcast preparation and presentation of on-the-air
programs. Students gain actual on-the-air experience on College FM
station, KBPK, 90.1 MHz. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 245AF Digital Editing, Graphics and Effects (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 157 F with a grade of “C” or better
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course builds on
the knowledge and skills received in CRTV 157F Digital Production and
Non-Linear Editing for Television/Film. Students learn the aesthetics and
techniques of incorporating graphics and special effects while practicing
advanced non-linear video editing skills. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 245BF Advanced Digital Editing, Graphics and
Effects (3)
Prerequisite: CRTV 245AF with a grade of “C” or better
Two hours lecture and four hours lab per week. This course is designed
to provide students with more advanced training in non-linear editing,
incorporating graphics, audio mixing and utilizing special effects in editing.
Special emphasis will be placed on in-depth knowledge of equipment,
speed, accuracy, aesthetics and special effects. (CSU) (Degree
Credit)
CRTV 280 F Television Production Workshop (2-5)
Prerequisite: CRTV 150 F with a grade of “C” or better
One hour lecture and one hour lab plus three hours arranged per week
for the first two units. An additional three hours lab per week is required
for each additional unit for a maximum of five units each semester and a
cumulative total of 20 units. Students participate as crewmembers on
Media Services and Communication Department cable and campus
productions utilizing four camera remote van, studio and EFP Equipment.
Instruction in equipment operation, production management and
production design. The course prepares students for employment in the
industry through development of advanced hands-on skills and in-depth,
varied production experience. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (Degree Credit)
CRTV 290 F Internship in Communications (2-4)
One hour lecture per week and 5 hours supervised employment or
unpaid internship per week in communications. An additional five hours
per week of supervised employment or unpaid internship for each additional
unit of credit is required. This course offers career development
opportunities for students and industry professionals who need to
strengthen or broaden their skills to retain their current position or wish
to advance in their current careers. Students obtain vocational learning
opportunities through employment/internships at newspapers, magazines,
public relations firms, radio, television, and cable stations, and
television and film industry related companies. Course may be taken
four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree Credit)
E. PROGRAM FACULTY
Peg Donahoe - Radio
Jay Goldstein – Cinema/Television
Mike Moore – Cinema/Television
Marie Perez – Cinema/Television
Number of adjunct faculty - 6
F. PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE – see attached minutes
Cinema/Television
Jayme Brown, Loreen Arbus Productions – Alumni
Justyn Cortes, USC Film School Student – Alumni
Jon Dunn, Discovery Studios – Alumni
Dave Echols, O.C. Department of Education – Part-Time Faculty
Jay Goldstein, Full-Time Faculty
Elias Jimenez, Cal-State Long Beach Student – Freelance – Alumni
Scott McKenzie, Technology & Engineering Dean
Mike Moore, Full-Time Faculty – Alumni
Marie Perez, Full-Time Faculty
Victor Phan, Torture Chamber Productions – Part-Time Faculty – Alumni
Juan Vasquez, JuJova Films – Fullerton College Student
Martin Victorio, Fullerton College Student
Pete Villani, Freelance Cinematographer-Videographer – Alumni
Radio
Don Bastida, Clear Channel Traffic
Dave Plubell, KFI, Clear Channel Traffic - Alumni
Alisa McCloskey, Go Country
Ed Ford, KBPK, Fullerton College - Alumni
Dot Cannon, KNX - Alumni
Elyse Calderwood, Fullerton College Student
Peg Stewart Berger, Full-time Faculty
Dr. Rebecca Morgan, Fullerton College Counselor
Scott McKenzie, Technology & Engineering Dean
II.
Program Key Performance Indicators
See attached data sheet from institutional research.
III.
Program Outcomes Analysis
A. REPORT ON STATUS OF PREVIOUS REVIEW OUTCOMES ANALYSIS
Immediate Short-term Plans [drawing from the data, external influences, trends in the
discipline, and college goals/initiatives, identify concrete activities the program needs to
engage in to modify the program; activities can be accomplished in 1-2 years]
1. Consult with Advisory Committee on industry changes – Advisory Committees meet
annually.
2. Continue to work with research office to obtain transfer data to substantiate the high
incidence of reports from students who have transferred. - Ongoing
3. Fill Radio Instructor vacancy – Fall 2004
4. Increase full time faculty by 1 to increase the ratio of full-time to part-time faculty – Due to
retirement and budgetary constraints there is one less faculty member than at that
time. No increase has been accomplished. A reduction rather than an increase has
taken place.
5. Increase student participation in internship program. – Participation has more than
doubled since last Program Review.
Long-term Plans [drawing from data, external influences, trends in the discipline and college
goals/initiatives, identify concrete activities the program needs to engage in to modify the
program; activities can be accomplished in 3-5 years]
1. NTSC to HDTV
Investigate scope and scale of needed equipment/system changes to adhere to
newly mandated industry standards.
 Investigate funding sources for standards change.
 Develop timeline for implementation.
 Modify Curriculum to correspond to changes.
Incrementally accomplished by replacement of prior video standard with digital
equipment thus meeting FCC standards. This accomplished with two VTEA grants.
Further substantial funding would be needed to complete the transition to HDTV.
Curriculum has been modified to incorporate new industry standards.
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2. Digital Lab
 Develop and implement plan for shared use of Digital lab with Photography
Department for scheduled class activities.
 Develop and implement plan for digital lab arranged student hours including
staffing.
This was part of the plan for a retrofit of the 700 building that was not
accomplished due to funding.
3. Increase course success by 5%
Student success increased from 56% to 62%.
4. Increase course retention by 5%.
Student retention has been consistent within the range of 75% - 78%.
5. Continued conversion of radio program from stand alone FM station to multistation/format Internet broadcaster (FC "cluster")
 Investigate costs of needed equipment and instructional resources.
 Investigate the feasibility of housing a "cluster" in the new radio facility.
Much has been done towards this goal with sports broadcasting on the Internet with
a combination of high school, college and professional sports. For additional
expansion, facilities would need to be larger.
6. Increase radio broadcast journalism content in instruction.
 Add network audio sources to lab instruction content.
Unable to pursue due to financial restraints.
 Add long form news program construction to lab instruction content.
Currently investigating for Spring 2010.
7. Additional specialized short-term, or on-line classes for specific broadcast
software.
Expanded course availability utilizing online and hybrid formats.
B. SUMMARY OF DATA – Recommend Evaluation of Data
Program Access – Number of sections offered over the period of time has been consistent
ranging from 58 – 62 sections. If facilities, equipment, and staffing funds were available more
sections could be offered.
Program Resources – In Cinema/Television available funds had to be applied to required
industry format upgrade rather than program expansion.
Program Efficiency – The average section size fluctuated within the range of 17.9 – 20.1. Fill
rate at census increased from 2004-05 at 82%, 2005-06 at 80%, and 2006-07 at 81% to 92% for
2007-08 and 91% for 2008-09.
Program Success – Student Retention fluctuated within the range of 75 and 78%. Student
Success increased yearly from 2004-05 at 56%, 2005-06 at 56% and 2006-07 at 56% to 60% in
2007-08 and 62% in 2008-09.
C. IDENTIFICATION OF TRENDS
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Transition from the former analog NTSC signal to digital has brought about changes in
curriculum including aspect ratio, audio levels, and camera set-up.
The need for students to be cross-trained in video and film formats due to the increasing
cross and dual utilization in the television and the motion picture industries.
The entertainment industry is not shrinking but is being reshaped due to the economic
downturn. There is far greater reliance on the independent contractor and the need for
student preparation for project-by-project employment and greater mobility to access
work that is increasingly at diverse rather than centralized locations.
Experience of current instructors of online and hybrid courses are incorporating
beneficial projects, learning styles, and activities that were designed to meet the needs of
those classes and applying them to face-to-face instruction.
D. IMMEDIATE SHORT-TERM PLANS
1. Due to the recession and cutbacks that have resulted, the scheduling of the reduced
number of courses needs to be prioritized. For the enrollment needed by CRTV 160 and
CRTV 164, which are our core courses that meet industry emphasis, a third section each
semester of the prerequisite CRTV 157 needs to be added on an ongoing basis.
2. As instructional units become available, restore second CRTV 150 section each semester
to provide sufficient successful completers to be able to offer CRTV 280 each semester.
3. Consider the redesign of the projects incorporated in the CRTV 150 – CRTV 280
sequence.
4. Restore the full-time Cinema-Television position that was vacated by retirement May
2007. Filling of this position was temporarily delayed one year to give priority to a
pressing position need in another area of the division then this vacant position was lost in
the fall 2009 budget cuts.
5. As equipment budget is available, the first priority would be additional production and
editing equipment to accommodate the six classes that cross-utilize the equipment for
which the current volume is insufficient.
6. Acquire network server for student editing stations to improve their access to production
material. Also, to improve instructor access to student material and the utilization of
facility within existing limited resources.
7. Acquire industry standard character generator for the primary multi-camera production
classes to replace current loan unit substituting for non-operational unit.
8. Re-locate Cinema-Television primary lecture room from Room 706 to Room 515 when
Room 515 is vacated by Natural Sciences classes that are returned to the 400 Building
after its reconstruction is completed, as scheduled as part of the sequence of campus
construction projects. The tiered seating in Room 515 will enable direct visual access to
the lower portion of the projection screen that is partially blocked for the majority of
students in Room 515 who sit in the third to eighth desks from the front of the classroom.
9. Increase online aspect of Broadcast News Class.
10. Increase podcasting for all relevent courses.
11. Serve more students in related areas. Work with instructors and other classes in related
areas.
E. LONG-TERM PLANS
1. Centralization of department offices, classrooms, laboratories, and support facilities for
maximum utilization and improved student access
2. Add a full-time CRTV position to improve the ratio of full-time to part-time teaching
units so it is not so distant from the 75% full-time to 25% part-time ratio that was set in
AB 1725 to follow-up on goal included in previous program review.
3. Move Radio Station and audio labs to larger facility to facilitate needed growth.
4. Establish an online radio station separate from KBPK.
5. Replace digital video tape with tapeless capacity that is becoming the industry standard
6. Monitor industry transition from current DVD standard to High Definition playback and
projection.
F.
REQUEST FOR RESOURCES
1. Hourly personnel to support open production labs
2. For Room 515: Large projection screen similar to Room 1002 to provide large
display of image details for media aesthetics component identification, evaluation,
and student testing; instructor demonstration station with PC with internet access;
DVD, VHS, and Laser Disk players with user-friendly source switching, adjustable
sound system; video projection with sufficient intensity to provide images at least as
bright as currently in Room 706 at the greater distance to the projection screen in
Room 515 as well as user-friendly adjustments; reinforced sound isolation to prevent
impact on rooms to the South and above; and capacity for simultaneous feed of a
closed captioned version from the DVD source of the non-captioned projected image
via individual cable to laptops for deaf and hearing impaired students.
3. Post-production network server for instructional and open video editing lab
4. Equipment used for tapeless recording and post-production.
5. HD playback and projection system
6. Industry standard character generator for primary multi-camera production classes
7. Numerous lecture and writing courses are taught in room 2304 that require various
types of media. Addition of a smart station would increase effectiveness of
presentations. A white board would also help upgrade this facility.
NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
DATE OF MEETING:
Thursday, January 10, 2009
LOCATION:
Room 704C, Fullerton College
COMMITTEE:
Radio
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Don Bastida (Clear Channel Traffic)
Dave Plubell (KFI, Clear Channel Traffic)
Alisa McCloskey (Go Country)
Ed Ford, (KBPK, Fullerton College)
Dot Cannon, (KNX)
Elyse Calderwood, (FC student)
MEMBERS IN ABSENTIA:
Gil Perez, (Fullerton College)
Mike Sakellarides, (Fullerton College)
Nancy Bond (KTLK)
Tracy Thackrah (Fullerton College)
The late John Paoli, (Clear Channel)
COLLEGE PERSONNEL Scott McKenzie, Dean, Technology & Engineering Division
PRESENT:
Peg Stewart Berger, Lead Radio Instructor, Fullerton College
Dr. Rebecca Morgan (Fullerton College)
Ed Ford (KBPK, Fullerton College)
AGENDA
1.
WELCOME
The Radio meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Peg Berger. The meeting was
dedicated to the memory of John Paoli, a committee member who passed away in Fall
2008.
2.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
We have a Broadcast News, Announcing and two Production classes, one Advanced, a
Sales and Sports class, plus an On Air class. We added a Traffic Reporting class in Fall
2009, and got a lot of press coverage on the class. In addition, Radio content is taught
in CRTV128, a writing course, CRTV118, Introduction to Radio, TV & Film, and
Jour110, Mass Media Survey.
A Radio student, Kathy Moses, was featured in a Fullerton College radio spot
heard on KROQ
3.
NEW EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE
Over the summer of 2008 we updated our classroom with a state of the art projector
and workstation, thanks to the hard work of Ed Ford. We updated our practice studios
with new software & new mics. We continue to use WireReady and the Associated
Press wire, plus we have a dozen news computers for a 12 student classroom. Two
computers for the Internet. 4 studios equipped with Sound Forge, Vegas and Adobe
Audition. We also have an on air studio with Enco/Dad32 automation, plus the ability to
voice track Enco in one production studio.
Internet -We stream KBPK’s signal plus we have an Internet sports stream for some
games that air only over the Internet.
4.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Committee members were asked the following question:
What should our Radio Program be doing?
Members were also asked, How can we best prepare students for the future?
Elyse talked about how we will have internet radio as standard in new cars, and what
that will mean for opportunities in the industry.
Don Bastida shared about how KOST is having people doing longer hours, they save
money and people have to do more. A discussion ensued about deconsolidation. A
discussion then ensued about telling students they need to be aware of market
pressures that are changing the industry. Don mentioned the new rating methodology,
PPM (Portable People Meter), which is revealing that news is number one, group
Ozymatl got fired at Star, whereas in the past management might wait to get talet
established.
Peg pointed out recent news article that indicate News has supplanted Country as the
number one format in the nation! Also that sales jobs are plentiful. Peg asked if
Fullerton College should have a broadcast news certificate and A.A. in broadcast
journalism. Committee members say yes, and also affirm that students still a broad
range of skills for today;s marketplace.
Don says sales people at Clear Channel will be axed soon, and that 1-2
people will have to do the jobs of 4-5. Less of a relationship with agencies will affect the
bottom line.
Peg points out that the hiring and firing is cyclical, when management
realizes they can’t operate as well or as profitably.
Alisa says Go Country is now texting listeners.
Peg asks if we should have a traffic class as part of broadcast news
certificate/AA, since delivery systems are changing.
Committee members say yes, since there are jobs in news and demand for
this major, a broadcast news certificate/AA would be a good thing. But the
committee all agreed that students need to know everything in radio,
including music presentation and announcing.
Scott says right now the Traffic class doesn’t go anywhere, and if offered,
should be part of a certificate/degree
Don says there will be a lot of news jobs in the future, as well as jock work,
Programming and sales, but probably not promotions. Students need to
know how to do voice-tracking. Internet Radio will need qualified, skilled
employees. Students need writing and production skills.
Scott says students need a broad range of skills.
Dot says KNX is using Adobe Audition. She says KNX is sending “News
Blasts” to cellphones.
Ed talks about places KBPK is heard around the world, including Mongolia
Brazil, China, Japan, Taiwan, US, Canada, Mexico. Ed says the sports
Stream has parents listening for their kids from Hawaii, Alaska, Maine, etc.
Scott asks about students learning to create content and the delivery system
May change but the skills is the same.
Don says teach students about billing and programming computers, and
common sense stuff like rebooting. He says remote broadcasting will
increase, with more people working from home. ISDN has made this
possible.
Ed mentions Randy Riddle, who for years was in another city. Most of the
Remote broadcasters sound good, and the audience can’t tell. Will ISDN
Quality come to the internet or VOIP?
Peg mentions Civil Defense issues and the FCC needing to do more to
Ensure the safety of people.
Dr. Morgan says, why not just text people with civil defense info?
Peg says what if the cell network is down? We need to be able to have
batteries/generators and designate a way to inform people.
Don says people must be able to trouble-shoot, edit with Adobe, do interviews
Have journalistic writing skills and be able to edit copy.
Ed says deregulation led to mishaps where people actually died because civil defense
requirements were lax, (Katrina, 911, S. Dakota train crash)
Don says ‘radio will still be there’ and isn’t going away. Websites will be one with the radio
station in the future.
Ed says we need to integrate more with TV, and Santa Ana college has a state of the art
video facility. They have a waiting list, so we have an opportunity.
Don says there will be convergence with video on the web and lots of jobs with no unions.
Scott points out a need for ethics and responsibility on the web. Right now people can rant
and libel.
Peg says we need to educate students with sound journalistic principles, and that the FCC
may start to tighten rules for the Internet.
Don says engineering should be taught.
Ed says electronics programs are closing including here at Fullerton College. He says
students should know how to fix stuff like computers.
Dot at KNX asked how the old consoles are holding up.
Ed says they need replacing but consoles cost a ton of money. Ed says we need a facility
for the TV portion of our broadcast classes. Ed says we need a new facility and to have it
wired together properly.
Dave Plubell says a focus on News would be a good idea, as DJ jobs are few.
Alisa says skills are important – all skills pertaining to radio
Elyse says a Broadcast News/Journalism A.A. degree would be a good thing, providing
students a range of knowledge, and on-air could be an option.
Don – says traffic reporting skills are still useful and news on radio will endure.
Don mentioned the great job Mike Sakellarides did and how he enjoyed having the
CRTV133 students visit Clear Channel Traffic for a field trip. Traffic producers will be
needed in the future. People who can edit web sites are needed. Reporters and producers
need to be able to post things on the web.
Dave says teach the traffic class!
Scott says 133 should be part of something, and not stand alone. He says new Journalism
convergence class could be part of core general education.
Rebecca says yes, have an AA focused on News.
Some general discussion ensued in which participants chatted about news, traffic, ratings
and more.
ADJOURNMENT
Peg thanked the members for their dedicated participation and their suggestions on
behalf of the Radio students at Fullerton College. The meeting was adjourned by Peg
Berger at 8:35 PM.
Cinema-Television Advisory Committee
March 28, 2009
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Le Bistro, Newport Beach
Minutes
Attending:
Jayme Brown, Vice-President - Loreen Arbus Productions – Alumni
Justyn Cortes, USC Film School Student – Alumni
Jon Dunn, Discovery Studios – Alumni
Dave Echols, O.C. Department of Education – Part-Time Faculty
Jay Goldstein, Full-Time Faculty
Elias Jimenez, Cal-State Long Beach Student – Freelance – Alumni
Scott McKenzie, Technology & Engineering Dean
Mike Moore, Full-Time Faculty – Alumni
Marie Perez, Full-Time Faculty
Victor Phan, Torture Chamber Productions – Part-Time Faculty – Alumni
Juan Vasquez, JuJova Films – Fullerton College Student
Martin Victorio, Fullerton College Student
Pete Villani Freelance Cinematographer/Videographer – Alumni
1. Welcomed by Marie Perez, Communications Department Coordinator
2. Attendees introduced themselves and described their connection to the program.
3. Curriculum Six-year Review process just completed was explained.
4. Curriculum changes: Single-camera production sequence was revised.
CRTV 157 Digital Production/Non-Linear Editing for Video/Film was created to provide basic
equipment and production process training in both digital and film formats and an introduction to nonlinear editing. This is now the prerequisite for CRTV 160 Introduction to Filmmaking, CRTV 164
Advanced Digital Production/Non-Linear Editing for Video, and CRTV 245A Digital Editing, Graphics,
and Effects. Students will be provided an overview of single-camera production technologies and
techniques in CRTV 157 and introduced to differences in film and digital production. CRTV 160 and
CRTV 164 provide more in-depth training in those respective processes as well as authorship
opportunities in that course’s production format. CRTV 245A provides advanced training in non-linear
digital editing used in both digital and film production. That is the prerequisite for CRTV 245B which
will provide advanced training and experience in digital postproduction.
The Associates Degree in Television/Film and the Television/Film Production Certificate have been
revised to reflect these changes.
5. Mike proposed new curriculum: Independent Cinema, a lecture course that would cover the history of
independent cinema in the United States, the opportunities and challenges it has provided, current
trends, and notable examples of filmmakers and their movies that were produced outside the studio
system. It was unanimously agreed that it is far more likely that students will find or create employment
opportunities outside the major studios. As a result, it is important to expand their awareness and
understanding of the strategies and tactics that have been and can be used to enter the motion picture
industry through individual and networking efforts as well as the venues, audiences, subjects, and
production styles that are conducive to independent production efforts. By unanimous vote, adding
Independent Cinema as a new course was endorsed.
6. Current job market conditions were discussed including individual reports on production work
completed, underway, planned, and anticipated. It was generally agreed that while re-trenching was
taking place due to national economic conditions, an increase in "reality" television programming, and
reactions to various guilds contract negotiations and labor disruptions, that through effective skills,
networking, and internships our students and former students continue to work their way into
employment opportunities. The ability to continue that employment is based on excellence on the job
and active networking to lead to the next opportunity.
7. Marie reported that even though our internship enrollment continues to grow, the volume of
internships provided by our former students in the industry is enough that we don’t need to hunt for
opportunities for her students. She indicated that the internship class would be scheduled on Sunday
night instead of Friday night to reduce the conflict with student attendance due to end-of-the-week
internship hours.
8. Emphasis was given again to encourage students to have computer and internet-based skills to aid
them in gaining entry-level opportunities. Also, that since internships and other initial opportunities are
largely screening or audition focused, reliability, consistent professionalism, availability, and problemsolving are very important to gaining the necessary positive notice and credibility to be considered for
retention and advancement in a production organization.
9. Elias and Justyn reported on the effectiveness of their Fullerton College training and experience and
how it prepared them for success in transfer programs at Cal-State Long Beach and USC as well as their
professional production participation. Jon and Pete reported on how their Fullerton College background
provided them with the readiness to step into significant production and production planning roles.
10. Justyn recommended that preparing students to develop a production idea and prepare and deliver an
effective pitch to production executives and investors would be an important addition to our program. It
was also recommended that we develop and offer 1-unit courses on various aspects of the motion picture
business. The initiation of a 1-unit course in motion picture business processes be offered as soon as
practical was unanimously endorsed, hopefully with Jayme as the instructor.
11. Jay and Dave described the impact of a limited number of single-camera ensembles and editing
workstations on the number of students we can accommodate was described and discussed. It was
recognized that more equipment is needed to improve equipment-to-student ratios and to be able to offer
more course sections. The addition of more ensembles and workstations was unanimously endorsed to
enable the more comprehensive preparation that the revised single-camera production and editing
sequence is meant to provide so students will have training and experience in both digital and film
technologies to meet increasing industry expectations.
12. The need and desire for a more fully developed and media-enabled website that not only provided
program details but also displayed examples of student work was discussed leading to a conclusion that
while highly desirable the time and cost involved was not within our current means. Donated efforts
were discussed but it was recognized that depending on inconsistent availability and a variety of skill
levels could make the site a source of problems if our dependence on increased capacity grew without a
continuity of effort.
13. A discussion on the importance of mentoring, networking, and alumni support led to a presentation
by Jayme about USC’s film school, its accessibility to Fullerton College students, and the effectiveness
of the alumni organization for that program. There was a consensus that increased Fullerton College
alumni contact and support would be helpful to the program.
14. There was an enthusiastic consensus that having the advisory meeting at a positive environment off
campus was enjoyable and conducive to a very productive meeting.