Bachelor in Television Technique (class 2006-09)

The programme consists of the following 8 subject areas: Television technique, sound, production planning, multi-camera production, the history of documentary and television, narrative techniques and dramaturgy, editing, recording for single-camera productions.

Course structure:

1. semester: Introduction to documentary and multi-camera production

2. semester: Television production 1 - television technique

3. semester: Television production 2 - television technique

4. semester: Bachelor's thesis in television technique

5-6. semester: The course group/one-year study in relevant subjects such as visual culture, social subjects, artistic subjects etc. or prior learning and work experience corresponding to the professional content of a specific educational offer of corresponding volume and level.

In the beginning of the programme, the students sign a declaration regarding rights to the student productions. They are also required to follow the regulations for issues such as safety, use of equipment and premises which have been prepared by the specialist environment.

The students must expect to cover the expenses in connection with own productions themselves.

18 students are admitted to the Bachelor’s degree programme in Television Technique. The applicants must send 4 (four) copies of the following to LillehammerUniversityCollege by 15 April:

• An extensive CV which includes everything that the applicant finds relevant.
• Diplomas and certificates/references.
• An essay of 1-2 typed pages. In the essay, the applicants must write about themselves – background and interests, their expectations for the education, why they are suitable for the education and what goals/expectations they have for the future when the programme is completed.
• A sound recording of 1-2 minutes on CD which includes a presentation of themselves.
• Passport photo

This documentation will form the basis for the selection of those who will be invited to an interview/entrance examination. The entrance examination will be held at LillehammerUniversityCollege. The applicants must cover all expenses in connection with the entrance qualification themselves.

Women are under-represented in jobs which the education qualifies for, and are therefore encouraged to apply for admission.

The work as television technician requires very good hearing and colour vision. The applicants should therefore take a thorough hearing and eye test, since such tests often are required in employment procedures later.

The education is based on an interaction between theory and practice. There will be lectures, seminars and group and individual supervision. The students will complete a number of productions during the programme, both single- and multi-camera productions. The productions will be made in cooperation with students in the Television Direction programme. The students must be prepared for some compulsory activity outside of normal working hours.

The students are required to participate in the teaching arrangements. All teaching activities in connection with productions are compulsory.

1. semester: Practical production 1 (for example Lillehammer), evaluated as passed/failed.

2. semester:a) Written individual examination of 6 hours on the subject area television technique (15 credits). Evaluated by letter grade. b) Music production (15 credits) is handed in with a written report. Evaluated by letter grade. Both grades count 50 %, and the students will be given one total grade.

3. semester: Practical production 2 (for example person in the environment), evaluated as passed/failed.

4. semester: The Bachelor's thesis consists of two documentary productions (the student is responsible for photo in one and sound in the other) and one multi-camera production. All the productions are made in cooperation with students from Television direction. In addition, the students will hand in a written report which includes a technical report with discussion on the choice of technical equipment, a production report and self-evaluation. The Bachelor's thesis is evaluated as passed/failed. The oral examination may adjust the grade of the Bachelor's thesis.

Det forutsettes at studentene deltar i undervisningen og gjennomfører alle teoretiske og praktiske øvelser. Studentene undertegner ved studiestart en erklæring vedrørende rettigheter til studentproduksjonene. Det forutsettes at de også følger "kjørereglene" for bl.a. sikkerhet, bruk av utstyr og lokaler som er utarbeidet av fagmiljøet.

Alle produksjoner og all undervisning som er knyttet til disse, er obligatoriske. Den fagansvarlige lærer kan gi dispensasjon for fravær av en dags varighet. Fravær utover dette kan kun innvilges etter søknad til fagmiljøet. Det er en forutsetning for å gå opp til eksamen at alle produksjoner er levert innen fristene som er satt for disse.

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