Broadcasting – Television (RTVT)

Start in January, September

Campus

Seneca@York

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Study Option

Full-time

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

School of Media

Courses

Semester 1

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
COM101 or COM111	Communicating Across Contexts or Communicating Across Contexts (Enriched)	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person	Hybrid Online In-person
	COM101: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111: This course introduces students to the core concepts of communication. Students will cultivate an awareness of these concepts by analyzing how they are used in a variety of texts and contexts, and they will apply these concepts strategically in their own writing. Through a variety of writing tasks centred on these core concepts of communication, students will develop the transferrable reading and writing skills essential for success in their post-secondary studies, workplaces, and communities. COM111 is six hours per week in order to offer students extra language and reading support.
MDA101	Media Storytelling	Online	Not offered	Online
	Media Storytelling introduces students to the foundational principles of storytelling across multiple media platforms, with a focus on scripted and unscripted content development. Students will examine story structure, develop research and interviewing techniques, and learn how to translate ideas into scripts and written content. In addition to traditional storytelling techniques, students will explore how generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools can enhance the storytelling process—from idea generation and audience analysis to script drafting and content adaptation. The course emphasizes inclusive communication strategies to help students craft compelling narratives for television, digital, and emerging media formats.
MDA102	Editing Audio and Video	In-person	Not offered	In-person
	This course is designed to introduce and prepare students in contemporary approaches to professional level editing through the use of related non-linear editing techniques. Students will benefit from this course through lectures, practical assignments, and analysis of production material. For example, students will complete editing assignments followed by in-depth peer and instructor critiquing. In summary, this course begins the student’s training in the basic tools of non-linear video editing which are essential in the production industry.
MDA103	Introduction to Camera, Lighting, and Field Audio	In-person	Not offered	In-person
	In the course Introduction to Camera, Lighting and Field Audio, students explore the technical components of video cameras and field audio equipment, alongside the principles of image creation, shot composition, and lighting. They work with available video cameras and basic lighting and audio equipment to shoot interviews and b-roll to produce a video story. Students learn the foundational principles of video and ENG production, with attention to the distinct audio and visual demands of each context. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with lighting and audio recording techniques for field location production.
MDA104	Introduction to Studio Production	In-person	Not offered	In-person
	This course is an introduction to fundamentals and foundations of live television/media production and operations. Students will learn the basic uses of live studio television production equipment. You will start to develop and experience live television studio and control room practices through the production of basic level newscasts.
MDA105	Media Graphics	In-person	Not offered	In-person
	As the world of digital media and broadcast communications continue to merge, it is critical that graduates be well-versed in the basics of creating and combining these various mediums. The concepts of how images are acquired, edited, and prepared for video is explored through practical work. The focus will be on creating and editing images using industry-standard programs Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Graphic file formats, importing and exporting, and industry standards will be stressed.
RTV116	Audio Fundamentals	In-person	Not offered	In-person
	With the ever increasing quality of audio components available in todays audio/video systems and the listener demands, production sound must keep pace. This course is designed to give the student an introduction to the art of high quality audio production. During this course the student will be introduced to and participate in production of audio for television using state of the art technology and techniques.

Semester 2

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
RTV117	Field Audio Production	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	This subject continues the development of knowledge and skills in audio production begun in Audio Production I. The emphasis is on the production of audio tracks for video and multimedia productions. Recording, re-recording, and production editing techniques are included and digital audio recording techniques are introduced.
RTV142	Script Writing	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	The backbone of all media is the script. Without a strong script communication is difficult if not impossible. In all media writing the storyline or narrative must clear. But in writing for Visual Media there must be a strong awareness of the power of the Image. In Writing for Visual Media not only are storylines important but how the story and story line is visualized is also paramount. Writers must learn to think visually, allowing images to tell the story as much as allowing voice-over, dialogue, narration or talking heads to tell the story or carry the storyline. A scriptwriter has to understand the power of pictures. This understanding must begin at the concept stage If a scene can be told with pictures there is no need for narration etc. If images are self-explanatory there is no need for narration or dialogue to repeat the obvious. Writing for Visual Media will explore the various forms of visual writing ? whether writing for television news, documentaries, news magazines or film or TV dramas - on screens large and small as well as the Internet. The student will be expected to understand how scripts/narratives and images work together. RTV142 Writing for Visual Media will prepare the student to understand the process of writing for visual media. All students are expected to participate in class discussions, put forward their ideas, and, during debates and discussion, respect the ideas of fellow students even when there is philosophic disagreement.
RTV172	Online and Mobile Content Creation	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	As the world of computers and broadcast communications continues to merge, it is becoming more important that graduates be well versed in the basics of creating and combining these various mediums. Through lectures and assignments work, the students will build on skills accomplished in RTV170 and learn to combine the created elements in a Multi-Media format (i.e. Web Pages, etc.).
RTV209	Field Camera and Lighting	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	In the course Field Camera and Lighting Techniques, theory and practical experience will be used to emphasis continuity, aesthetics, camera angles and lighting that enhance the motivation of the story. Through a series of independent and group projects, the students will apply industry techniques to single camera production using professional high definition production equipment.
RTV220	Video Editing	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	This subject is designed to continue the students preparation in contemporary approaches to professional level editing through the use of related non-linear editing techniques, using a different program than Semester 1. Students will benefit from this course through lectures, practical assignments, and analysis of production material. For example, students will complete editing assignments followed by in-depth peer and instructor critiquing. In summary, this course enhances the students training in the tools of non-linear video editing which are essential in the production industry today.
SCA362	Studio Operations	In-person	In-person	Not offered
	This subject is a continuation of Television Production I. Having learned the basic uses of television equipment as well as TV studio and control room practices, students will apply this knowledge while learning to produce standard television program formats.
SCA971	Production Planning	Online	Online	Not offered
	This course teaches students the principles of video production budgeting. This subject covers topics such as: production scheduling, script breakdown, estimating and preparation of program budgets, and industrial relations/talent contracting.
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 3

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
MDA301	Graphics for Video Production	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
RTV118	Audio Post-Production	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	This subject in the audio series is designed to introduce the television / video student toPostProduction Audio for Video. It deals with the use of quality sound reinforcement both analogand digital for video productions. Topics include multi track recording / re-recording with videointerlock, digital manipulation of sound files to video, post production sweetening techniques,music and sound effects lay up and mixing and Foley (sound effects) recording, editing andmixing.Pre-requisite: RTV 117
RTV300	Video Post-Production	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	· This subject is primarily concerned with narrative video productions· The subject will introduce students to practical considerations and creative strategies in the producing, planning, shooting and editing of stories for the screen· This subject is an introduction to advanced level video post-production methodology utilizing non-linear editing techniques.· Students will gain a perspective on video post-production that will help them achieve better artistic control over the technology.
RTV500	Advanced Camera and Lighting	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	This subject is designed to refine the students lighting skills for video and television production. The emphasis is placed on advanced field and studio production lighting. Through the in depth study of how light interacts with various lensing and camera equipment, in class demonstrations, and practical assignments, students will gain a better understanding and practical knowledge of how to light in situations form interviews to dramatic productions. Pre-requisites: RTV 200 and RTV 362 Co-requisite: RTV 300
SCA363	Live Studio Production	Not offered	Not offered	In-person
	This subject is an introduction to advanced level video post-production methodology utilizing computerized time code editing techniques including decision list management. Students will gain a perspective on video post-production that will help them achieve better artistic control over the technology.
SCA972	Production Management	Not offered	Not offered	Online
	In Production Management students are given an comprehensive overview of the production process and are introduced to the business side of media. The Production Manager is the conduit through which all business and creative aspects of a production flow, students learn to balance the two areas equally. Students deal with skill sets critical to managing a successful production including, producing, directing, casting, human resources and negotiation. Students become familiar with media union and guild contracts, funding bodies and government regulations. Throughout the semester students will undergo the necessary steps and prepare the relevant documentation pertaining to the pre-production of their capstone project.
plus: General Education Course (1)

Semester 4

Course Code	Course Name	Winter	Summer	Fall
MDA401	Media Entrepreneurship	Flexible	Not offered	Not offered
RTV551	Advanced Audio	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This fourth course in the Audio Production series is designed for the video production students. In this course, the student will learn the concepts and techniques of surround sound for television including Dolby Pro Logic and 5.1 surround. Topics include surround sound theory, surround sound recording, dialogue recording and editing for surround, surround sound effects and music lay up to video.
RTV570	Advanced Editing	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	Advanced Editing production continues on from RTV300 and is designed to further develop and perfect skills involved in program post production at the advanced level. Programs are produced on HD video equipment using single camera shooting and advanced post-production techniques using current industry standard non-linear editing and finishing environment. Students will continue to work on their capstone project, which they began shooting in semester 3. In this semester they will take the raw footage through a rough cut, fine cut and 5.1 audio mix before outputting their final master.
RTV600	Cinematography	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This course is designed to enhance the students camera and field skills to the High End Broadcast level. Emphasis is placed on a practical understanding of the High Definition camera. Through complete theoretical and technical instruction, in-class demonstrations, and practical assignments, students will advance their skills in shooting and lighting to a level of scene manipulation and motivation that is present in todays Television and Film industry.
SCA364	Television Production IV	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	This subject, a continuation of SCA 363, is designed to further develop and perfect skills involved in program production at the advanced level. Programs are produced on S-VHS video equipment utilizing single camera shooting procedures as well as advanced production and post-production techniques utilizing time code in the EDL (edit decision list) environment.
SCA973	Capstone Mentoring	In-person	Not offered	Not offered
	In this course, through the completion of their Capstone film project, students are given a comprehensive overview of the Film and TV postproduction process and further develop their understanding of the business side of media. Students deal with skill sets critical to managing a successful postproduction. The learnings in this course will be directly applied to the Capstone films the students are working on over Semesters 3 and 4, as well as to other integrated assignments with other RTV classes. Throughout the semester, students will undergo the necessary steps and prepare the relevant documentation pertaining to the postproduction of their Capstone project. Students will also prepare documents and schedules relating to new productions in other courses. Students will meet as teams weekly with their professor to provide updates on their progress and receive instruction on steps to follow to achieve the best production possible.
plus: General Education Course (1)
plus: Professional Options (1)

Professional Options

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall

MDA444 Podcasting and Visual Storytelling Hybrid Not offered Not offered

RTV143 Advanced Media Writing In-person Not offered Not offered

This subject is the third in a series of three Script Writing subjects designed for students in the Broadcast Journalism, Television and Radio Programs.Building upon the basic principles and tenets of script writing, including script formatting, writing for eye and ear, commercials, PSAs, documentary and basic story construction, Advanced Media Writing will concentrate on the long format drama, including effective plot structure, character development, dialogue, and narrative. Attention will be paid to the importance and relevance of themes and genres.

RTV447 Computer Graphics for Television II In-person Not offered Not offered

This subject introduces the student to visual composition using computer graphics techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the art of conveying a message through the use of graphics while complementing the other disciplines of the television medium. The students acquired knowledge and understanding of the computer graphics programs that are used at Seneca will be further developed. This will be a project based course.

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