Ozarks Technical 
Community College

Principles and practice of microphone use, audio mixing board applications, commercial message preparation, news delivery, multilayer recording for radio and audio post-production are covered. Students will perform and record radio music programming, and practice audio post-production.

This course focuses on the principles of design and operation of basic video systems. This includes live and studio camera operation and lighting techniques. This course supports voice, video, images incorporated in stage and video, recording and editing production technology.

This is an introductory course in research, composition, delivery, and evaluation of speeches for a variety of purposes and occasions. Students will develop skills in critical listening and analysis through small group and individual activities.

*Students who enroll in an online section of COM 105 MUST HAVE the following:

1. Blackboard experience
2. A digital video camera (handycam). Digital photography cameras, cell phones, webcams, and iPods with recording capability will not work.
3. Ability to complete the proctoring requirement:
   
   • Students must be able to appear at OTC-Springfield or another approved location for a 30 minute appointment to have their final speech recorded.
   • Dates and times will be announced in the course syllabus.
   • Students must bring a 5 person audience with them. Every audience member must be over 18.

Questions? Please contact OTC's Department of Communication at com@otc.edu.

This course explores the aesthetic and practical considerations employed in effective audio design in both studio and live production mixing. Students will study and operate multitrack recorders, digital editors, sound processing equipment and microphone placement. Emphasis will be on developing audio content, producing varied audio and editing the sources into a professional presentation.

Digital Video Production concentrates on advanced video production and non-linear editing techniques. This includes field and studio television production and editing employing current digital production suites. Students will produce and post-produce several productions of increasing complexity including commercial messages, documentaries and music videos.

This course focuses on the principles of design and operation of 3-D animation. This includes camera placement, lighting, designing and rendering virtual scenes. This course supports 3-D animation for commercial as well as full length productions.

This course provides hands on experience in creating interactive video games as well as offering a historical and critical approach to the evolution of computer and video game design from its beginnings to the present. It brings together cultural, business, and technical perspectives. This will lead to an understanding of the history of this medium, as well as insights into design, production, marketing, and socio-cultural impacts of interactive entertainment and communication.

This course provides intensive hands-on instruction in state of the art video effects editing and video compositing and special effects. Students will complete a variety of video projects using animated backgrounds, video layering and after effects. These will include commercial messages, video trailers and music videos.

Students will produce and direct two broadcast quality videos, as well as serve as crew on other student productions. This will include extensive use of skills from prerequisite courses in addition to production scheduling, scripting, casting, set design and crew management. The final project will be a personal audition tape suitable for submission to potential employers.

This course entails a supervised work experience in the major fi eld which provides the student with the opportunity to make practical application of the knowledge and skills attained. An individualized instructional management plan will determine goals to be accomplished. Seminars may also be required.