Television
2 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
TV 135 Digital Filmmaking I: Introduction
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Advisory
- It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is an introductory course in film production techniques for narrative, documentary, and music video, and may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include creating a story treatment, screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, introductory production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, assistant director, cinematographer, boom operator, and editor. Emphasis is placed on defining the content, structure, and style of the production. Students implement these skills with projects in documentary, music video, and narrative filmmaking traditions.
TV 136 Digital Filmmaking II: Intermediate
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- TV 135
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate course in film production techniques for narrative, music video, and branded content may be of interest to students interested in both film and television production. Topics include screenwriting, storyboarding, camera operation, lighting, production sound, and non-linear editing. Students work in teams and crew all positions, including writer, producer, director, first assistant director, cinematographer, camera assistant, gaffer, grip, boom operator, production sound mixer, and editor. The course incorporates career pathways in the contemporary media landscape, including branded content, social media, and new media. Emphasis is placed on personal storytelling, crew collaboration, professionalism, and building a professional resume and portfolio.