Communication 331 - Program Process In TV

Fall
2026
01
3.00
Jason May

W 10:10AM 11:00AM

UMass Amherst
11820
Integ. Learning Center N155
jasonmay@umass.edu
Lecture, studio lab. This course introduces concepts and techniques of television production through weekly lectures and lab meetings. During the first seven weeks, basic field camera concepts and techniques, as well as other video production information, are introduced in the lecture. Under the supervision of their lab instructor, they will produce a short program that puts the concept of the week to work. During the second half of the semester, students work on two major projects: first, a short, narrative piece shot in single-camera, post-production style; and second, a multiple camera piece shot in the production studio.

COMM 231 During the first six weeks basic concepts and techniques are introduced in lecture. Students then break up into lab groups where, under the supervision of their lab instructor, they produce a short program which puts the concept of the week to work. The second half of the course consists of a narrative film project and a production in the Communication Department television studio.

Journalism Majors and Film Certificate Students by permission of the instructor jasonmay@umass.edu.

Seats reserved for NSOT students.

Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.