Electronic Mass Media Technology
| Title | Electronic Mass Media Technology / Electronic Mass Media Technology |
| Code | IP0700 |
| Faculty | Social and Economic Sciences |
| School | Journalism and Mass Communications |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Georgios Kalliris |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Inactive |
| Course ID | 140000335 |
Programme of Study: Erasmus Plus Programme
Registered students: 14
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Elective Courses | Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600126194
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600126194
- At the Website of the School: http://www.jour.auth.gr
- Other: http://e-media.jour.auth.gr
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
- Acquisition of knowledge about the various types of electronic media with emphasis on audiovisual communication tools and services.
- Understanding of basic technological principles governing electronic media and audiovisual production and broadcasting technologies, in general.
- Acquisition of knowhow and theoretical background in the design, organization and operation of television and radio stations.
- Evaluation of the possibilities and requirements of the various forms of audiovisual information and the corresponding types of electronic media.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course aims at giving students the essential knowledge on the technology and tools of production, to improve their technical judgment criteria for radio and television production evaluation, and to show them how to utilize the above to produce, in the Laboratory of Electronic Media, high quality radio and television programmes aimed for broadcasting and streaming webcasting. Hands-on practical exercises include podcast and video productions on certain topics with emphasis on modern Greece aiming at English speaking audiences interested in Greek current affairs, culture, economic and political environment.
COURSE TOPICS
1. Introduction to radio and television production.
2. Audio: The basics of sound theory, sound equipment and audio work.
3. How microphones work: Basic microphone technology, examples of common types, characteristics, etc. Using microphones: How to choose the correct microphone and use it properly.
4. Sound Recording: Mixers, from small portable units to studio consoles. Studio recording, sound quality: Controlling sound levels and quality. Portable recording: Using digital voice recorders. Interviewing for radio, including live studio interviews and vox pops.
5. Sound Editing: Digital audio processing and non-linear editing.
6. Television lighting techniques: Studio lighting, types of light, lighting equipment, colour temperature, contrast ratio, 3-Point lighting, lighting for video, indoor shooting with external windows, outdoor lighting techniques.
7. Camera operation: Lenses, iris & exposure, focus, depth of field, white balance, filters, shots & framing, tripods, viewfinders, shutter.
8. Video post production and non-linear editing.
9. Radio and television station technologies: Broadcasting, streaming webcasting, podcasting, web radio and web TV.
Keywords
production, radio, television, web media, digital processing and editing
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Multimedia
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Project | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Total |
Student Assessment
Description
50% Multiple choice examination
25% Radio production or podcast and report
25% TV production and report
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Summative)
- Report (Formative, Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Formative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Online Reading Material
http://www.mediacollege.com/audio/
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorials.html
http://www.mediacollege.com/lighting/
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/camera/
http://www.mediacollege.com/adobe/premiere/pro/
http://www.cybercollege.com/
Additional bibliography for study
Modern Radio Production: Production Programming & Performance by Carl Hausman, Frank Messere, Lewis B. O'Donnell and Philip Benoit
Television Production Handbook (11th Edition) by Herbert Zettl
A Broadcast Engineering Tutorial for Non-Engineers, Third Edition - by Graham A. Jones
Web Radio: Radio Production for Internet Streaming by Chris Priestman
Last Update
30-04-2019
