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- CPA-TV Director's Certification Course -

Have you ever wanted to make your own television show?  Ever dreamed of sitting in a state-of-the-art television station control room, directing a live studio production?

After several months of planning, we are pleased to announce the CPA-TV Director's Certification Course!

Developed by the current CPA-TV heads of production, this is an exciting new method for training prospective studio directors and producers.  Each course will consist of several studio sessions, participation in the production of various existing studio programs, and the production of your own 30-minute television show.

Beginning in June of 2008, the CPA-TV Director's Certification Course includes the following:


●  Studio Basics / Director's Worshop
    Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 10 AM - 4 PM at CPA-TV
    This class is an introduction for everyone interested in getting involved at CPA-TV, whether hosting or
    producing and directing.  It also includes a tour and general run-down of the entire facility.


●  Individual course sessions will be held, comprised of targeted learning in the following areas:

Tuesday, June 10, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Robotic cameras, lighting, studio monitor
Thursday, June 12, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Video switcher, engineering rack, tape decks
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Audio mixer, microphones, studio jacks
Thursday, June 19, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Character generator (titles), video switcher keyer
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Round-robin exercises (each person works all positions)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
7 PM - 10 PM 
Round-robin exercises (each person works all positions)
Saturday, June 28, 2008
9 AM - 5 PM
Proficiency test (each person does own 30 minute show)


●  During the months of June and July, participants will be required to assist in the making of five studio
    productions.  In addition, participants are expected to bring note-taking materials to each class.


●  Fees:             City  =  $80 per person
                  Non-City  =  $96 per person

** Payment is due at the start of the course.  Each participant must provide a valid driver's license for
     proof of residency.  No exceptions.


If you are interested in attending this new course, or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the CPA-TV General Manager Cal Tate at (434) 995-5905, or click "Contact" at the top of this page.






 
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