Classes
Students who study television and video production at Southeastern can obtain a bachelor's degree in Communication with a concentration in Mass Communication (.pdf).
Spring 2009 Television Courses(.pdf)
***Although the Mass Communication (.pdf) concentration listed in the university catalogue shows that most television production classes not taken until a student's junior or senior year, students serious about television production are encouraged to begin taking television courses as soon as possible in the freshman year. This enables students to learn the basic techniques early on so that they can then practically apply them for several years via working in various positions on various television programs during their Southeastern college career. This is made possible by a student filling out a Departmental Course Waiver (.pdf) , having it signed by the course instructor, and then signed by the communication department head which waives prerequisites and lifts the block on registration for a particular television or video production course.
Television and video courses currently offered include:
Television Production
(COMM 357)
Instructor: Cheryl Settoon
A study of the techniques used in basic studio operations and field production.
TV News and Video Editing
(COMM 361)
Instructor: Steve Bellas
A course designed to develop editing skills for future news reporters, producers, and anchors.
Producing and Reporting for the TV Sports Show: "The Big Game"
(COMM 400-Special Topics)
Instructor: Rick Settoon
A one-of-its-kind course in the country. A study of basic television sports producing, reporting, and anchoring techniques as they apply to an Emmy-winning, weekly ESPN Sportscenter-style show, "The Big Game", which covers Southeastern, Saints, Hornets, and Zephyrs action and highlights. Also, the production of live Southeastern events such as football, baseball, and basketball games- especially play-by-play and color commentary- are included.
Producing and Reporting for the News Magazine:
"Southeastern Times"
(COMM 400-Special Topics)
Instructor: Cheryl Settoon
A study of basic television news and news feature producing, reporting, and anchoring techniques as they apply to a national award-winning newsmagazine, the bi-monthly "Southeastern Times". Excellent experience for those wanting a career in television news.
Independent Study
(COMM 403-404)
Instructor: Rick Settoon
Committing 15 hours per week (3 hrs. of credit) to working on the Southeastern Channel show(s) of choice in the position(s) of choice. Up to three independent study courses can be taken at the Southeastern Channel prior to graduation. This provides great experience whereby a student can concentrate on one or more positions while working on one or more television shows or video projects of the student's choice. Allows a student varied experience to find his or her niche. Must have permission from an individual instructor of record.
Practicum
(COMM 407)
Instructor: Rick Settoon
Committing up to 6 hours per week (1 hr. of credit) to working on the Southeastern Channel show(s) of choice in the position(s) of choice. Great practical application on concepts learned where students can find their own niche. Must have permission from an individual instructor of record.
Broadcast Performance
(COMM 408)
Instructor: Steve Bellas
A course designed to develop talent for future broadcast performers on camera and on microphone.
Advanced Video Production
(COMM 449)
Instructor: Josh Kapusinski
A study of camera, lighting, and audio techniques used in field production. Also, an introduction to postproduction editing using Final Cut Pro. Includes preproduction, production, and postproduction phases of producing, directing, shooting, and editing episodes of the national award-winning student entertainment show, "College Night". In addition, students produce their own entertainment segments and commercials.
Internship
(COMM 459)
Internship Coordinator: Carol Madere
Instructor of record for Broadcast/Video: Steve Bellas.
Committing 10-15 hours per week (3 hrs. of credit) to working at the Southeastern Channel or other local or regional television stations and production companies. Internships at the Southeastern Channel enable students to work on the television show(s) or video project(s) of their choice in the position(s) of choice. Great practical application on concepts learned whereby students can find their own niche.
Southeastern Channel internship supervisor: Rick Settoon.
Internships at other local or regional television stations and production companies are offered.
Video Documentary Production
(COMM 469)
Instructor: Josh Kapusinski
A study of the documentary form- both long form and short form- and producing, shooting, and editing short form documentaries. Included are documentary feature segments for both the Southeastern Times newsmagazine and The Big Game sports show.
How do I get involved?
Download and print:
Return completed forms to Room 130 in the University Center.
Arrange a meeting with Southeastern Channel general manager Rick Settoon ( Rick.Settoon@selu.edu 985-549-2418 )