Welcome to DCTV Training!

 

We’ve structured our new courses so that members can (1) get certified to produce programming at our facility in less time, (2) collaborate on projects and (3) build a community of trained crew members for your future productions.

REGISTER TODAY FOR 2011 COURSES!

DCTV Class Structure

Level 1 Courses (L1) are mandatory for using DCTV facilities or equipment.

Level 2 Courses (L2) are optional

Level 3 Courses (L3) are advanced.

All REGISTIONS must be completed in person.  
(You may contact DCTV for class availablity ONLY)

DCTV 101
It is important that all individuals seeking access to any DCTV facilities (channel time, equipment use) appreciate the history of public access television and DCTV.  Understanding DCTV’s policies, procedures and culture are essential for a successful and mutually beneficial relationship between the community and DCTV. Students who successfully complete the DCTV Orientation will be allowed to request channel time for completed programs.

Fee: Free
Prerequisite: Paid membership

Mandatory: one session Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Tuesday January 05, 2011 Thursday January 13, 2011 Monday March 14, 2011 Thursday March 22, 2011 Thursday May 17, 2011 Wednesday May 25, 2011 Wednesday July 27, 2011 Monday August 01, 2011 Tuesday October 04, 2011 Thursday October 13, 2011

PRODUCING
Producing is the organized creative vision that drives the production process. So before you can create a television program, you must first understand production terms, techniques, scriptwriting, scheduling crew and talent, shot composition, interviewing, the difference between field and studio production, edit preparation, and all the necessary paperwork involved. Students who successfully complete Producing will be allowed to reserve field production equipment and DCTV studios, with the help of DCTV certified technicians.

 Fee: $100/$120
Prerequisite: DCTV 101

8 weeks: 5 classes, 1 field production, 1 studio production, 2 edit sessions Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 3B Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Thursdays January 20 -2011 - March 10, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot- Saturday March 5, 2011 from 11am-4pm Wednesdays March 30 - May 18, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday May 14, 2011 from 11am-4pm Tuesdays June 7-July 26, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday July 23, 2011from 11am-4pm Saturdays June 4-July 16, 2011 from 12-2pm   Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday July 23, 2011 from 11am-4pm Mondays August 15-October 10, 2011 No class September 5, 2011 Studio Shoot-Saturday October 8, 2011 from 11am-4pm Tuesdays October 18-December 6, 2011   Studio Shoot-Saturday December 3, 2011 from 11am-4pm

Certification: In order to become certified as a DCTV Producer, student must produce a class project, in accordance with a plan they develop, organizing and integrating both of field and studio segments, and pass a written test.

STUDIO TECHNICIAN
Students receive hands on training of all studio and control room positions and equipment (audio, switcher, character generator, teleprompter, floor director, studio cameras, directing, lighting and set design).  After rotating through all areas, students must demonstrate proficiency in each area during a project and scheduled class project and mock productions during class time.

Fee: $60/$80
Prerequisite: Producing

5 weeks: 5 classes, mandatory Saturday production of studio shows Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Cylce 1 Cylce 2 Cylce 3 Cylce 4 Cylce 5 Tuesdays February 2 - March 1, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday March 5, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Mondays April 11 - May 9, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday May 14, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursdays June 6 - July 21, 2011   Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday July 23, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesdays September 7-October 5. 2011 Saturday 10/8 Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday October 8, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursdays October 27 - Decemberr 1, 2011 No Class on November 24, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot: Saturday December 3, 2011 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certification: In order to become certified as a Studio Technician, student must successfully crew student studio productions and pass a written test.

FIELD TECHNICIAN
Students receive hands on training of field production techniques (camera, audio, lighting), and will shoot a field project with a student producer from the Field and Studio Producing class. Student will have the opportunity to see how their footage was edited when they attend final critique class.

Fee:$60/$80
Prerequisite: Producing

5 weeks: 4 classes, production of 1 field project Time: 7 PM - 9:30 PM Cycle 1 Cycle 1B Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 3B Cycle 5 Cycle5 Thursdays January 20 - February 17, 2011 Saturdays January 15 - February 12, 2011 from 12:00-2:30 PM Wednesdays March 30 - April 27, 2011 Tuesdays June 7- July 5, 2011 Saturdays June 4 - July 2, 2011 12:00-2:30 PM Mondays August 15 - September 19, 2011 Tuesdays October 18 - November 15, 2011

Certification: In order to become certified as a Field Technician, student must shoot field project to specification and pass a written test.

STUDIO DIRECTOR
Students learn in-depth techniques to be an effective Studio Director.  From writing and understanding complex studio scripts and rundowns to aesthetics and composition,
Course Outline - 5 weeks: 5 classes, mandatory Saturday production of studio show

Prerequisite: Producing, Studio Technician
Fee: $60/$80

Cycle 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5 5 weeks: 5 classes, mandatory Saturday production of studio show Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Tuesdays February 1 - March 1, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday March 5, 2011 11am-4pm Mondays April 11- May 9, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday May 14, 2011 11am-4pm Thursdays June 23- July 21, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday July 23, 2011 11am-4pm   Wednesdays September 7- October 5, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday October 8, 2011 11am-4pm   Thursdays October 27- December 1, 2011 No Class on November 24, 2011 Mandatory Studio Shoot-Saturday December 3, 2011 11am-4pm   Certification: In order to become certified as a Studio Director, student must successfully direct student projects, pass a written test and observe 1 DCTV studio shoot.

 

BASIC FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Learn the basics of non-linear editing by understanding editing theory and learning practical applications.  Students will capture footage working from edit decision lists, apply transitions and music, create text and put projects on tape. Students will practice using pre-shot footage, and will also edit student projects that will air on DCTV.

Fee: $85/$105
Prerequisite: Producing

6 weeks: 5 classes, 1 lab session, 2 project edit sessions Time: 7 PM - 9 PM Cycle 1 Cycle 1B Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 3B Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Wednesdays January 19 - February 16, 2011 Saturdays January 15 - February 12, 2011 12:00 - 2:00 PM Thursdays March 31 - April 28, 2011 Mondays June 6 - July 11, 2011 Saturdays June 4 - July 2, 2011 12:00-2:00 PM Tuesdays August 16 - September 9, 2011 Wednesdays October 19 - November 16, 2011

Certification: In order to become certified as an Editor, student must edit class project to specification  and pass a written test.

ADVANCED FINAL CUT PRO EDITING
Learn how to enhance your production by understanding how to use motion, graphics and effects, color correction and Live Type. (3 sessions)

TBD Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Fee: $125/$145 Prerequisite: Producing, Basic FCP Editing

 

ADVANCED WORKSHOPS

By voting online, members can determine topics for various advanced workshops such as High Definition production, using the green screen, live studio production and more. (2-3 sessions, depends on topic)

TBD Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Fee: $100/$120 Prerequisite: Producing and one Level 2 course (depends on workshop)

  THE BASICS

*	Students must register for class no later than the Saturday before the class start date
*	Students must attend all classes, participate in class productions and pass all tests in order  to become certified
*	All programs produced with the use of DCTV facilities must air on the DCTV channels