RTVB 1191 Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting (1)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2379. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (1 Lec.)
RTVB 1305 Introduction to Television Technology (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1370. Prerequisite: None. Instruction in the selection and application of production supplies and equipment in shooting situations. Introduction to digital and analog signal concepts and their use in production and the theory, application, and internal operation of television production equipment. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
RTVB 1317 Survey of Electronic Media (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2376. Prerequisite: None. A survey of the broadcast and cable industry. Topics include the history of the broadcast and cable industries, operation of radio and TV stations, cable facilities, programming practices of radio, and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) organization and regulatory activity. Also includes career opportunities in broadcasting and cable and the impact of the new media. (3 Lec.)
RTVB 1345 Broadcast Engineering (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2370. Prerequisite: RTVB 1305, RTVB 1325, RTVB 1409. Instruction in the basics of engineering video productions including the basic alignment/adjustment of cameras, test equipment, storage devices, and other studio equipment. Also includes basic system design and construction and digital standards for broadcast, cable, satellite, and network distribution. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 1347 Audio/Radio Production II (3) New course added May 22, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Audio production theories regarding multitrack recording, studio live production and equipment operation. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 1371 Television Lighting (3)
This is a local need course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1371. Prerequisite: RTVB 1305, concurrent enrollment in RTVB 1305 or with approval from instructor. This course introduces students to the theory and application of lighting for television production. Topics include basic lighting equipment for studio and location productions and the application of lighting to a variety of production environments. Choices of color, angle, intensity, distribution, and the proper use of lighting control scrim, screens, and gels are emphasized. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 1380 Cooperative Education - Radio and Television (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MUSI 7371. Prerequisite: None. Career related activities encountered in the students area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
RTVB 1381 Cooperative Education – Radio and Television (3) New course added October 9, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Prerequisite: None. Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
RTVB 1391 Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2379. Prerequisite: RTVB 1305, concurrent enrollment in RTVB 1305 or with approval from instructor. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 1392 Special Topics in Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MUSI 2371. Prerequisite: None. Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec.)
RTVB 1409 Audio/Radio Production I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1372. Prerequisite: RTVB 1305, concurrent enrollment in RTVB 1305 or with approval from instructor. An introduction the concepts and techniques of sound production including basic recording, mixing, and editing techniques. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 1421 TV Field Production (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1471 and RTVB 1321. Prerequisite: None. A study of the pre-production, production, and post-production process involved in field television production. Topics include field camera setup and operation, field audio, television directing, and in-camera or basic continuity editing with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
RTVB 1425 TV Studio Production (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1471 and RTVB 1325. Prerequisite: None. A study of basic television production as it applies to live and taped studio programming. Topics include studio camera operation, television audio, and television directing with an emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
RTVB 2335 TV Production (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 1470. Prerequisite: None. A study of the pre-production, production, and post-production process involved in single and multiple-camera studio or field television production. Advanced instruction in camera operation, lighting, audio, television directing, and single and multiple-source editing with emphasis on underlying principles of video technology. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
RTVB 2343 Commercial Recording Techniques (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number MUSI 1270. Prerequisite: None. Development of advanced skills in multi-track recording production for the commercial sound recording industry. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
RTVB 2345 Advanced Broadcast Engineering (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2372. Prerequisite: RTVB 1345. Continuation of Broadcast Engineering with emphasis on detailed application of problem solving, troubleshooting, and adjustments associated with video system components. Also includes analysis of specific broadcast, cable, satellite, and network issues. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
RTVB 2347 Management and Operation of Electronic Media (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2371. Prerequisite: RTVB 1305; concurrent enrollment in RTVB 1305 or with approval from instructor. Examination of the operation of production companies, broadcast stations, and cable companies from the management and business perspectives. Topics include departments in the organizations as they relate to work tasks and contributions made to the economic success of the business operation, programming and promotion strategies which enhance audience response, budgets, and marketing. (3 Lec.)
RTVB 2382 Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 7371. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 hours of Video Technology courses. The student should secure an internship position in the industry prior to enrolling. Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 15 Ext.)
RTVB 2383 Cooperative Education - Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician (3)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 7471. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 12 hours of Video Technology courses. The student should secure an internship position in the industry prior to enrolling. Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer, and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)
RTVB 2430 Non-Linear Video Editing (4) New course added May 22, 2003 This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number IMED 1452. Prerequisite: None. Principles of non-linear editing process including selection of clips, editing segments, creating special effects, and mixing audio for video. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
RTVB 2437 TV Production Workshop I (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2470. Prerequisite: RTVB 1321. Study of advance application and design of video productions in location or studio shoots with real deadlines and quality control restrictions. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
RTVB 2455 TV Production Workshop II (4)
This is a WECM course number. Former course prefix/number RFTV 2471. Prerequisite: RTVB 1325 or with approval from instructor. Production of a variety of final projects demonstrating mastery of field and/or studio competence. Development of a video portfolio to present in job interviews, perfection of production techniques, and development of an individual production style. (2 Lec., 6 Lab.)
Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.
