MCOM 2683L 01: Multicamera Lab 1

MCOM 2683L - Multicamera Lab 1

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42826,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Daniel McCormick

Email: djmccormick@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Professional Qualifications: BA, Telecommunication Studies, Youngstown State University, 1999, Years of Industry Experience
Instructor Office Location: Bliss Hall 2005
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-1757

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Course Description

2683L. Multicamera Lab 1. A laboratory experience that introduces students to the practices and procedures basic to media production facilities. Coreq.: MCOM 2683. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Optional

There is no textbook required for this course.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Introduction to the course
A broad survey of the studio and control room environment
8/31 Starting simple...small multicam productions
9/7 LABOR DAY, NO CLASS MONDAY 9/7
More Small Multicam Productions
9/14 Camera Movements and Direction
9/21 Staging and Blocking for Multicam Productions Camera Quiz
9/28 Managing Talent and the Studio
10/5 Audio for Multicam Productions
10/12 Graphics Audio Quiz
10/19 Being the Talent
10/26 Directing Multicam Productions
11/2 Analyzing Multicam Productions Switcher Quiz
11/9 Remote Sources
NO CLASS 11/11
11/16 Big Productions
11/23 FINAL PROJECT PRE-PRODUCTION
11/30 FINAL PROJECT PRE-PRODUCTION
12/7 FINAL PROJECTS PRODUCED Final Projects Due

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.