QATV Course Offerings

The QATV training program is now organized into two tracks: Studio Production and Field Production. Based on areas of interest, students can take the entire track or select areas of interest within the track.

Orientation to Television - A one-session introduction to QATV and the services offered, including responsibilities of membership. This class will introduce you to public access television and give you the “rules of the road.”
Prerequisite for all classes
Wednesday, April 7th - 6:30pm

Studio Production

Let's Produce TV - This six-session class offers training for studio productions. Students will learn how to produce a show from pre-production to production. Techniques taught include developing a treatment, a script, set design, and all crew positions (camera, audio, graphics) and how piece them together to create a program.
6 class sessions
April 15th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, & 20th - 6:30pm

Field Production

Portable Production (Camcorder/ENG/Editing) - Learn how to use a digital camcorder (Canon GL-2) and all the skills for basic field productions, then learn how to create quality video productions quickly and easily with Adobe Premiere Pro non-linear editing software. Portable Production is a hands-on class to gain a basic knowledge of QATV's camcorders and professional filming and editing techniques.
8 class sessions
April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - 6:30pm

Sports Production - Learn the basic techniques to covering sports (football, volleyball, basketball and more) that are needed to get the game on the air.  Also, learn how to isolate your son/daughter and create a highlight reel that college athletic programs may be looking for.
1 class session
Next Class TBA

Studio/Portable Production

Lighting and Set Design - An advanced class on general lighting as well as special effects will be discussed and demonstrated.
1 class session
March 22nd

Digital Photography 101 - This 2 session class will cover basic camera operation; explain shutter speed, aperture and exposure.  Composition, the "rules of photography," and avenues available to improve your own photography skills.
2 class sessions
March 16th & March 23rd

Making a Documentary - Learn the fundamentals of documentary video making with documentary award winner Mark Crosby.  Mark will discuss outlining, scripting, storyboarding, graphics styles - everything necessary to learn how to complete your project.
1 class session
Next Class TBA

Advanced Audio Techniques - Need to know what microphone to use? How about where to place the microphone? Does the audio board look too confusing? Advanced Audio Techniques will go in depth so you can pick the right mic and get the best audio possible.
1 class session
Next Class TBA

Advanced Lighting Techniques - You've produced a show but want to add some extra flare to your studio set? Out in the field and your talent just doesn't look right? Find out more tricks of the trade in this class!
1 class session
Next Class TBA