Course Descriptions
Producer Workshop
Before producing a program on Access 21, you must attend
this half-day course to learn the logistics of producing a
television program in the studio and/or the field and the
specific requirements at CMPAC. A written test will be
administered at the end of the session, which will concentrate
on the Rules & Regulations (you should have read before class).
Following the successful completion of this workshop, members
can begin the process to register their program for the next
available programming quarter by submitting a
Program Information Sheet.
FREE
1 Session
Saturday 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Studio-Based Courses
Basic Studio
Introductory course for working in the studio. This course
covers the operation of the studio cameras, basic lighting,
set design, and floor directing. Students will also learn the
basics of shot composition, safety procedures, and rules of
the studio. The course will include the taping of short programs
as a practical test, as well as written quizzes. Following the
final session, each student will also be required to serve on
4 volunteer lab sessions for current producers.
FREE
4 sessions
Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
or Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Control Room
The next step in studio production. This course teaches the
students how to operate the audio board, character generator (graphics),
playback/recording, and switcher. As with the Basic Studio course,
the course will include the taping of short programs as a practical
test, as well as written quizzes. Following the final session, each
student will also be required to serve on 4 volunteer lab sessions
for current producers.
Prerequisite: Basic Studio
FREE
4 sessions
Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
or Saturdays 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Basic Directing
For those students wishing to learn the basics of leading a
studio production. Before taking this course, you should be
proficient and comfortable with the other positions of the studio and
control room. The course will concentrate on the logistics of
guiding a crew and the “rules of directing”. The final class will
include a practical test of directing a short program along with your
fellow students. Following the last class, you will be required to
mentor under certified Directors for 4 volunteer lab sessions.
Prerequisite: Control Room + 6 months practical experience
$25
3 sessions
Thursdays 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Editing Courses
Final Cut Pro X Basics
Introduction to non-linear editing using the program Final Cut Pro X.
After a brief overview of Mac computers, students will learn how to
capture video and audio into the computer, edit clips together, add
transitions and graphics, use special effects, and record their finished
product onto DVD or as an MPEG2 file. Instructors will also review
effective workflows and file storage. A majority of the class time will be
devoted to hands-on practice. A practical test (in the form of editing labs)
is required for completion. Once certified, members can have a
CMPAC hard drive assigned to them, or bring their own to use on
the edit suites.
$60
4 Sessions
Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM, or 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Motion Basics
This class is designed to teach students revolutionary real-time
motion graphics. Motion, one of the additional products in the
Final Cut Pro Suite, is an industry-leading program intended to add more
punch and pizzazz to the graphic elements of your program. The class
will include lots of hands-on practice time, and end with a written test.
Prerequisite: Final Cut Pro X Basics
$45
3 Sessions
Mondays 7:00 PM -9:00 PM
On-Location Courses
Field Production
The introductory course for members wishing to shoot outside of
the studio. Students will learn the basics of field camera work,
lighting, and audio. The course will include on-location shooting
projects that address the topics of the class. You must have access
to a field camera to participate in this class.
$25
3 Sessions
Fridays 6:30 PM -9:00 PM
Other Courses
Scriptwriting
Scripts are a necessary part of your pre-production planning.
Learn the different styles of scripts for television studio,
documentaries, and movies. Students will write examples of each
style, to be reviewed by the instructor and classmates each week.
At the end of the class, students should be familiar with all the
styles, know which are best for different types of programs,
and be ready to properly plan their own programs.
Prerequisite: Producer Workshop
$TBD
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Saturday Seminars
Once a quarter, CMPAC will offer seminars on various subjects
to expand the knowledge of our members and producers. Sample topics
include: Set Construction, On-Air Talent, Promoting Your Program,
Green Screen, and Advanced Lighting. Ideas for new topics are
always welcome. The seminars are either held as two 90-minute
seminars, or as a full 3-hour workshop, depending on the topic and
time required. A snack break is included as a chance to mix and
mingle and get re-energized. Seminars do not include tests and
do not result in certification.
$5 - Earlybird: 9 days ahead
$10 - Late Deadline: 2 days ahead
Saturdays 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM