COLLEGE NOW PROGRAM:

Introduction to Television Production

For students entering 11th or 12th grade in September 2008.

Did you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes in a television studio? This summer you can find out first hand in the “real world” environment of BMCC’s state-of-the-art Media Center. By successfully completing the program, you’ll earn two college credits toward a Video Arts & Technology major at BMCC, or two possible college credits as an “elective” in another major or at another college.

The Schedule
July 7th – July 31st, Monday through Thursday, 10am – 3pm

A Sample Day
10:00 am -12:00 Noon:
Mornings are spent in the Media Center as you learn about the technology that makes television and video “happen”. Find out what’s inside a television studio and control room and how a video image is formed; see High Definition studio equipment and learn the impact of this new technology; uncover the “mystery” of an audio studio; and discover how it’s all put together in the digital editing suites.

12:00 Noon – 1:00 pm
Lunch vouchers are provided for use in the BMCC Student Cafeteria

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Afternoons take place in Studio A and control room working with professional equipment. Besides learning to write scripts and direct multi-camera productions, you’ll take turns in all crew positions operating the studio cameras, the video switcher, character generator and audio console.

In addition:
Meet industry professionals who will answer your questions about working in television and take field trips to TV studios and the Museum of the Moving Image.

Provided:
Metrocards
Lunch Vouchers
Textbooks and Workbooks

Eligibility Requirements

Be a New York City public high school student, entering 11th or 12th grade in September 2008

Have a minimum overall high school GPA of 80

Submit your high school transcript, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor, and an essay describing why you wish to enroll in the program

Be interviewed by the program coordinator

Be committed to attending the entire program

Sign Up/More Info
For more information, questions or an application please contact Prof. Judy Noble: JNoble@bmcc.cuny.edu or (212) 220-8000 x5217. See also the College Now web page.

For more information on BMCC’s Video Arts & Technology program