FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
SYLLABUS
FOR
M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA)
(Semester: I – IV)
Session: 2014-15
GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR
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Scheme
Semester – I:
Course No. Course Name Max. MarksEMT 111 Web Designing 100EMT 112 Web Media Production 100EMT 113 Multimedia Communication System 100EMT 114 Information Representation and Compression 100EMP 115 Web Designing Laboratory 50
Total Marks: 450
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EMT 111: Web Designing
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. Internet –Introduction
History, evolution and development
Services of internet: e-mail, chatting, newsgroups,
Chat rooms, bulletin board services etc
Fundamentals of internet: WWW, IP, Web page, web site, search engines.
Working of internet: networking and its classification
Networking topologies, types of servers, server software
2. Environment: Review of the use of current internet browser software and introduction of
features- URLs, DHTML, Java scripts interpreter, Java applets, plug-ins, protocols etc. page
elements. Review of current design/linkage/structure of pages on the Internet.
Design: Design of interlinked pages/frame-based web application.
3. Development: Creation of a web application.
Structure tags: Definition lists, unordered lists, ordered lists.
Style tags: Text styles, images, colors, anchors, lists and lines.
Linking: Linking to other areas of the same page, linking to other WWW pages, using
images to link to other areas of the page.
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4. Java Script: Development and application of Java script.
Simple scripts: Java script and HTML, even handlers, write, dialog boxes, the status line,
colors, comment, working with different browsers.
Variables and values: Variables and types of data, creating variables, assigning values
calculation, operator precedence, arrays, array, array methods, arrays of elements, strings.
Program flow: Testing values, loops, break, continue, branching, with if , the conditional
operator, using functions.
Active pages: Dates time, timeout, scrolling, text, sounds, controlling sounds, the embeds
array.
Working with images: Image file, image objects, simple animation, animated/ animating
gifts, image maps.
Inter active system: Checkboxes and radio buttons, links from lists, feedback online,
checking entries, working in frames, windows control, the Java script URL.
References:
1. Fundamental of the Internet–TMH by Raymond Greenlaw, McGraw Hill, 2002.
2. HTML Complete Reference–TMH by Powell, Thomas, McGraw Hill, 2001.
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EMT 112: Web Media Production
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. Web Development ToolsLanguage for creation of web pages: Introduction ofHTML, DHTML, XML and VRML Basic structure of HTML, creating hyperlinks, frame,form Web development tools: Microsoft front page Xpress,Introduction to Fireworks, DreamweaverHandling tools: Flash.GUI
2. Cyber space and new mediaConcept of Cyber space, Traffic jamTheories of new media.Structure of a web news portal office.Introduction to major Indian portals: Rediff.com, Webduniya.comIntroduction of web Radio, web advertising.
3. Communication and team membersPowers and limitation of internetEvolution of Internet languageRole of web master, application programmer and network engineerRole of web team members: writer, copyeditor, visualizer, graphics designer, projectmanager, website manager, animator, audio-video expert.
4. Production and work processTechniques of web mediaEditing, layout and use of pictures in webWeb publishing toolsMS publishing Wizard, Introduction to MS personal web server, FTP server,Embedding scripts in HTML documents.
References:1. Active Server Pages – BPB Pub by Walther Stephen Sons, 2007.
2. Multimedia System by Klara Nahrstedt, Springer, 2004.
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EMT 113: Multimedia Communication SystemsDuration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. IntroductionIntroduction to communications systems, analog and digital communication systems,
Applications of communication systems.
2. Satellite Communication
Basic Transmission Theory, System Noise Temperature and GIT Ratio, Design Of Down
Links, Domestic Satellite Systems Using Small Earth Stations, Uplink Design, Design Of
Satellite Link For Specified (CIN). Multiple Access Techniques, Frequency Division
Multiple Access (FDMA), TDMA, CDMA, Estimating Channel Requirements, Practical
Demand Access Systems, Random Access, Multiple Access With On Board Processing.
VSA T .
3. Mobile Communications
Mobile telephone service, Transmission protocols, Introduction to GSM, GPRS, CDMA,
Switching techniques, Fading, Quality of Service (QOS).
References:
1. Advanced Electronic Communication Systems by Wayne Tomasi; Pearson,
ISBN:-0130453501, 2007
2. Digital Communication by Proakis; PHI, ISBN: 9780072957167l, 2007.
3. Optical Networks by Hussain, T Mouftah, 2002.
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EMT 114: Information Representation and Compression
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. Multimedia Information Representation and Compression Techniques
Different types of multimedia information, Information representation. Encoding and
decoding techniques, Text compression techniques, Image compression techniques,
Audio and Video Compression, Standards for Multimedia Compression, Huffman, Run
length, Variable length, Lossy/ Lossless compression.
2. Multimedia File Formats
Various files formats for multimedia and their applications, BMP, PNG, TIFF, JPEG,
DFX, A VI, MPEG Audio/ Video Standard~, Challenges for encryption and decryption.
3. World Wide Web
The Internet, Internet Multimedia Applications, Enterprise networks, Entertainment
Networks, High Speed Modems, Application Support Functions, Audio/ Video
Streaming, Video Conferencing.
References:
1. Multimedia Communications by Jerry D(Ed.) Gibson, 2000.
2. Internet Resources.
3. Satellite Communication Systems by DC Aggarwal, PHI, 2007.
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EMP 115: Web Designing Laboratory
Max. Marks: 50
Note: The question paper to be set by the panel of examiner on the spot.
Practical’s based on Graphics and Animation:
Create Web site, incorporating scripting and User interaction. Develop web page in HTML
incorporating tables, inserting images, audio and video clips in WebPages.
Develop web page using MS Front pages, Plan small web news portal projects.
Webpage development using Java/DHTML/Flash.
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SchemeSemester – II:
Course No. Course Name Max. MarksEMT 121 Radio Production 100EMT 122 Video Production 100EMT 123 Electronics Measurement & Instrumentation 100EMT 124 Media Cyber Law 100EMP 125 Radio and Video Editing and Production Laboratory 50EMP 126 Field Training: Soon after the end term examination of Ist year
the students will have to undergo 6 weeks training in reputedinstitute/ Media related Industry/ Centers such as TVChannels, Production house, Advertisement Agency,Doordarshan, All India Radio, Multimedia Houses. Thestudents will have to submit a report of the training to theCollege/Department. The institute where the candidateundergoes training will submit a performancereport/certificate. These documents must be confidential andsent direct to the department/College
Total Marks: 450
Note: The examination of the field practical training will be held along with the third semesterexamination. Maximum Marks for the Filed Practical Training examination will be 100. Themarks of the field practical training will be added to the third semester total.
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EMT 121: Radio Production
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.1. Characteristics of Audio mediumMission and objectives, Social commitment of audio – medium, “Public service” and “publicinterest” broadcasting, Development and expansion of radio network in India, Committees onbroadcasting (Chanda committee, Verghese committee, Joshi Committee, Vardhan committee,Prasar Bharti Act., Review committee on Prasar Bharti), Contribution of radio in the postindependence era.Issues and challenges before radio.Nature of sound, Basics of audio recording, _Selection, placement and types of microphone,Audio control and sound effect, Stereo and mono sound.2. Radio program genresPhilosophy of radio programming, Concept of content and form, Generation of program ideasand process of production, Classification of radio program formats and concept of creativity,Presentation techniques of spoken word programs (talks, interviews, radio reports, chat-shows,reviews, discussions, debates, commentaries, magazines etc.) Conducting various types ofinterviews,_ Planning and production of radio documentaries, Presentation techniques of radiodramas, skits, family serials, quickies, commercial spots, jingles etc. Production of entertainmentprograms including classical, light, and folk music programs, music appreciation, operas, filmmusic, listener’s request, invited audience music programs etc.Formats of Radio Programs: Generic element: content and format, Spot light, music, feature,talk, review, discussion, newsreel, Interactive program, Special audience and current affairsprograms.Radio and Voice: Role and responsibilities of a news reader, Do’s and don’ts for news reader,Common errors in pronunciation, Modulation and voice quality, Eminent broadcasters.
References: Sports Broadcasting by Michael , Cherry Lake Publ., 2008
Chatterji, P.C. :Broadcasting in India, Sage, New Delhi, 1988 (Case Study)
Masani, Mehra: Broadcasting and People, National Book Trust, New Delhi, 1997(Case Study).
Akash Bharti National Broadcast Trust : Publication Division, New Delhi, 1987(Case Study)
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EMT 122: Video Production
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. Studio facilities, equipment and modern technologyProperties of sound, layout of a studio, _Acoustics, quality of a audio signal,_ Types and use ofmicrophones, Tape recorders, mixer consoles, control panels, audio tapes etc._ Analogue anddigital recording, _Mono and stereo sound systems. _A.M. and F.M. modulation systems,_Satellite transmission and its advantages,_ New technologies in audio broadcasting DAB,_ Useof computers in broadcasting , C.D. writing,_ Satellite radio, web radio, convergence oftechnology.
2. Studio ProductionRecording of programs, selection of sound effects, editing and mixing techniques, _Process ofplanning, scheduling and transmission, _Evaluation of programs and quality control, _Codes andethics in broadcasting.
3. Interactive program formatsConcept and significance of phone-in-program,_ Field generated and participatory programs,_Special audience programs-youth, farmers, women, children, senior citizens etc._ Special drivesand campaigns including special topic programs (science, sports, family welfare, environment,development etc.) Concept of O.B. based and issue based programs,_ Presentation of help – lineand access programs.
4. Field based ProgramsLive broadcast, _Radio interview & commentaries, _Art of questioning, _Types of interview andquestion, Research Inputs, _Some spot reporting.
References:
Report of the Working Group on Television ‘Software for Doordarshan, Vol. I & II,
Publication Division, New Delhi, 1985 (Case Study).
Film and Video Editing Ken Dancyger, Focal Press, 2000
BBC Training Manual.
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EMT 123: Electronics Measurement & Instrumentation
Duration: 3 hours Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Electronic Instrument:Electronic voltmeter , VTVM transistor voltmeter, electronic multi-meter, CRO’s study ofvarious stages in brief , measurement of voltages, current, phase & frequencies, special purposeoscilloscopes, measurement of inductance, capacitance , effective resistance at high frequency, Qmeters, LCR meter
Instruments for Generation & Analysis of Waveforms:Signal generators, function generators, wave analyzer, harmonic distortion analyzer, spectrumanalyzer, spectrum analysis
Instrument TransformerCurrent & potential transformer, constructional feature, ratio & phase angle error
Transducers:Principles of operation, qualitative treatment of strain gauges, LVDT, thermocouple,
piezoelectric crystal, Microphones, loudspeaker & photoelectric transducers
Data Acquisition System:Necessity of recorders, recording requirements, graphic recorders, strip chart recorders, magnetictape recorders, digital tape recorders Display devicesElectronic indicating instruments, seven segment display, fourteen segmental displays, Audio &Video Mixers.
TelemetryIntroduction, method of data transmission, types of telemetry systems & applications.
References:
1. A. K. Sawhney- Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation, PHI, 2007.
2. B. Stout- Basic Electrical Measurement., PHI, 2006
3. D. Cooper- Electronic Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques, PHI, 2007
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EMT 124: Media Cyber LawDuration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Media Laws:1. Press, Law, Society & Democracy2. Constitutional Safeguards to Freedom of Press3. Press Commissions & their recommendations4. Law of Libel & Defamation5. Contempt of Court6. Press Council Act7. Official Secret Act8. Right to Information9. Social Responsibility of Press10. Ethics, Self-Regulation & Freedom of ExpressionCyber Journalism: Introduction to Cyber SpaceIntroduction to Information Super HighwayFundamentals of Cyber Media,Comparison of Cyber Media with Print, TV, Radio mediums,Advantages & Disadvantages of Cyber Journalism.Media and right to informationCensorship and MediaDefamation Law in IndiaRight to PrivacyCode of ethics for media professionalTrends in Cyber Reporting & Editing, Impact of globalisation on Web Journalism, Cyber Laws,Concept of e-governance
References:
Mass Media Laws & Regulations S Rayudu, S B Nageshwar Rao Press in the Indian Constitution K Ravindran Principles & Ethics of Journalism Dr. Jan R Hakemuldar, Dr. Fay AC de
Jouge, P P Singh Cyberspace Aur Media Sudhir Pachauri Fundamentals of Information Technology Deepak Bharihoke
Multimedia Systems Ramesh Agarwal &Bharat Bhushan Tiwari
IT in the New Millennium V D Dudeja IT S L Sah Electronic Media & the Internet Y K D’souza
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EMP 125: Radio and Video Editing and Production Laboratory
Max. Marks: 50
Note: The question paper to be set by the panel of examiner on the spot.
Practical based on Radio Editing:
1. Preparation of a note on the history of Radio.
2. Preparation of a paper on role of radio in development.
3. Conducting a seminar on working of Prasar Bharti.
4. Preparation of a chart of organizational structure.
5. Preparation of a chart of radio program formats/F.P.C./ Program Schedule etc.
6. Production of Radio program on current affairs in various formats
7. Visit of an audio-studio to get information regarding audio equipment i.e. recorders, micro-
phones and mixers.
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EMP 126: Field TrainingMax. Marks: 100
Soon after the end term examination of Ist year the students will have to undergo 6 weeks
training in reputed institute/ Media related Industry/ Centers such as TV Channels, Production
house, Advertisement Agency, Doordarshan, All India Radio, Multimedia Houses. The students
will have to submit a report of the training to the College/Department. The institute where the
candidate undergoes training will submit a performance report/certificate. These documents must
be confidential and sent direct to the department/College
The viva examination of the field practical training will be held along with the third semester
practical examination.
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Scheme
Semester – III:
Course No. Course Name Max. Marks
EMT 211 Introduction to Television 100
EMT 212 Interactive Multimedia Instructions 100
EMT 213 Video Camera and Controls 100
EMT 214 Electronics Media and Management 100
EMP 215 Videography Laboratory 50
EMP 216 Seminar 50
EMP 126 Field Practical Training of Semester-II 100
Total Marks : 600
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EMT 211: Introduction to Television
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
1. Elements of Television System:Picture elements, scanning, horizontal and vertical resolution and video bandwidth, compositevideo signal, signal standards, Channel allocation, compatibility of color transmission with blackand white, color television signal, luminance saturation and hue, Bandwidth for color signaltransmission.
2. Picture Tube and Camera Tube:Black and white picture tube with associated circuitry; color picture tube- Delta gun, precision inline tube, Trinitron color picture tube.Camera tubes-Image orthicon, Videocon, Plumbicon, Solid state image scanners.
3. Television TransmitterFormation of Chrominance signal, weighting factor, PAL coder, NTSC coder, Merits anddemerits of PAL and NTSC system.
4. Television ReceiverGeneral description of a black and white television receiver. Choice of intermediate frequency,Black and White receiver controls, PAL encoder, r.
5. Television SystemsConcepts of digital television, three dimensional television, High definition television, Cabletelevision, Teletext and view data.
6. Antennas and Transmission LineAntenna requirements folded dipole parasitic elements, TV reception problems.
References:1. Monochrome and Color Television, R.R. Gulati Wiley Eastern, 2006.2. Color Television, R.R. Gulati Wiley Eastern, 2007.3. Color Television Theory, S.P. Bali T.M.H., 2004.4. Television and Video Engineering, A.M. Dhake, 2005.
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EMT 212: INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA INSTRUCTIONS
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Introduction to MultimediaBenefits of Multimedia in Instruction – Media and Motivation – Issues
Surrounding Multimedia
Multimedia Hardware: Platforms – Peripherals
Creation Tools: Painting and Drawing Tools – Image Editing Tools – 3-D
Modeling and Animation Tools – Audio and Video Editing Tools
Authoring Tools: Card and Page Based Tools – Icon Based Tools – Time Based
Tools – Cross-Platform Authoring – Evaluating Authoring Tools
Project Management and Instructional Design
Project Management Issues – Roles of Project Managers, Instructional
Designers, Subject-Matter Experts, Content Writers, Programmers, Media Producers
Instructional Development Phases: Analysis & Planning – Design – Development
– Implementation – Evaluation & Revision
Media
Text: Guidelines for Creating Text – Spacing – Justification – Fonts – Variable
Spacing – Scrolling – Scrolling – Display Speed – Screen Focus Points –
Hypertext and Hypermedia
Images: Images and Learning – Displaying Images – Appearance – Costs – Digitization
Animation: Animations and Learning – Displaying Animations – Costs
Audio: Audio and Learning – Scriptwriting Guidelines – Speech – Sounds – Music – Audio
Quality – MIDI – Digitization
Video: Video and Learning – Strengths of Video – Difficulties with Professional
Quality Video
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Designing Interactivity:
Interactivity: Definition – Purpose – Process of Interactive Design
Information Design: Product Definition – Audience and Environment –
Development Choices – Organizing Information – Information Flowchart
Interaction Design: Orientation – Image Maps and Metaphors – Navigation – Usability –
Functionality – Storyboard
Presentation Design: Tasks of Presentation Design – Resolution – Anti-aliasing –
Color and Palettes – Interface Style – Layout – Interface Elements (Background,
Panels, Buttons & Controls, Images, Text, Video, Sound, Animation) – Feedback and Error
Messages
DeliveryTesting: Alpha Testing – Beta TestingDelivery: freezing the Product – Archiving – Project Debrief – Licensing,Copyright and Support Agreements – Copyright Issues – Legal and Ethical Issues – Packaging
References:1. Multimedia: Making it Work, Seventh Edition, Tay Vaughan, McGraw Hill Osborne Media,
2006 (Unit I).2. Creating Instructional Multimedia Solutions: Practical Guidelines for the Real World, Peter
Fenrich, Informing Science Publication, 2005 (Unit II, III).3. Managing Multimedia: Project Management for Interactive Media, Second Edition by Elaine
England, Andy Finney, Addison-Wesley Professional, 1998 (Unit II).4. Interactivity by Design: Creating & Communicating with New Media, Ray Kristof, Amy
Satran, Pearson Education Publication, 1995 (Unit IV).5. Multimedia in Action, James E. Shuman, Course Technology Publication, 1997 (Unit V).6. Designing Interactive Digital Media, Nicholas V. Iuppa, Nick Iuppa, Butterworth-
Heinemann Publication, 1998.7. Principles of Interactive Multimedia, Mark Elsom-Cook, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co, 2000.8. Developer's Handbook to Interactive Multimedia, Rob Phillips, Kogan Page Publication,
1997.
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EMT 213: Video Camera and Controls
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Principle of Video Camera
Primary & secondary colours, Photo conduction, photo voltaic, photo emissive effect, Working
principle of video camera, CCD cameras: Three CCD, single CCD colour camera,Various sizes
of pickup devices
Components and Controls of Video Camera
Parts of a video camera, Different controls on video camera, Power switch, preheat, genlock,
white balance, gain, iris, pedestal etc., Zoom control: servo, manual, remote, zoom extenders.,
Focus control : auto, manual, remote, back focus, macro focus, Camera view finders (B/W and
colour). Its indicators and control.
Video camera lenses
Perspective, Types and use-normal lens, telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, Zoom lens, Tripod,
types of tripod heads, dolly, trolley & other accessories, Different types of camera angles and use
Camera movements – types & use.
References:
Digital Television by Herve Benoit, 3rd Edition, Focal Press, 2008.
Video Camera Techniques by Gerald Millerson, Focal Press, 2006.
Basics of Video Production by Des Lyur & Graham, Focal Press, 2001.
Single Camera Video Production by Robart B.Murburger, 4 Edition, Focal Press, 2005.
Broadcasting/Cable and Beyond by Joseph R. Downick, McGraw Hill, Humanties, 2007.
Shooting Digital Video by Jon Fauer, Focal Press, 2001.
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EMT 214: Electronics Media and Management
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students are
required to attempt any five questions.
Program research – Planning, Budgeting and scheduling, script breakdown , Stage of film
making and their management – pre production – production and post production.
Shooting arrangements for indoor and outdoor shooting, role of production manager – studio
booking – equipment hire, seeking location, permission – arranging transport, boarding and
lodging and other exigencies.
Role of other production personnel like the director as team leader, art director, assistant director,
camera and lighting assistants, floor manager and other production assistants.
Identifying potential production agencies, writing programme proposals, project presentation.
Broadcast Business and Funding Mechanism
Marketing of radio programs and revenue earning prospects, Conducting audience research and
listeners surveys. Financial and funding mechanism of Prasar Bharti, Organizational pattern of
Prasar Bharti, Philosophy of local broadcasting, Private F.M. broadcasting, Vividh Bharti
commercial broadcasting, Review of Prasar Bharti as an autonomous corporation.
References:
Media Production : From Analog to Digital Gorham Kindem & Robert E Musberger.
The Technique of Documentary Film Production - Hugh W. Batteley.
Techniques of Television Production - Gerald Millerson.
Reality of Reels - Mike Wolverton.
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EMP 215: Videography Laboratory
Max. Marks: 50
Note: The question paper to be set by the panel of examiner on the spot.
1. Operating various types of cameras.
2. Operating CCU
3. Preparing assignments using different types of lenses.
4. Preparing assignments using different camera movements.
5. Location shooting
6. Video Special Effects.
7. Video Mixing.
8. Video Compression Tools.
9. Studio equipment and layout.
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EMP 216: Seminar
Max. Marks: 50
Students are to self prepare a video program on current affairs to be presented in the form
of seminar and evaluated by a panel of at least three teachers.
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Scheme
Semester – IV:
Course No. Course Name Max. Marks
EMT 221 Studio Equipment 100
EMT 222 Professional Audio Production 100
EMT 223 Professional Video Production 100
EMT 224 Video and Audio Editing Techniques 100
EMP 225 Video Editing and Production Laboratory 50
EMP 226 Project 150
Total Marks: 600
Project work is to be evaluated by a committee of two experts (one external + one internal).Practical in all the papers would be conducted by the external/internal examiners to be nominatedby the Head of the Department. Practical examiners may be teachers or professionals related tothe subject.
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EMT 221: Studio Equipment
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Studio Equipment: Basic studio equipment and layout, Importance of lighting in television,
Lighting equipment and control, Lighting techniques and problems, artificial lighting equipments
Types of lamps in use & their efficiency.(Incandescent, halogen, HMI)
Location shooting Video Special Effects, Video Mixing, Video Compression Tools. Video
camera lenses
Perspective, Types and use-normal lens, telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, Zoom lens, Tripod,
types of tripod heads, dolly, trolley & other accessories, Different types of camera angles and use
Camera movements – types & use.
Different Types of Television Cameras
ENG camera, EFP camera, Studio cameras, Special cameras: underwater camera, Endoscopic
camera, Aerial photography camera, remote control camera, high-speed video cameras, Types of
microphones used on video camera, Types of audio & video connectors, Introduction to video
formats: VHS, S-VHS, U-matic: Low-band & Hi- band, Betacam, Betacam SP, digibetacam,
mini DV, DV/DVC, DVC Pro, DV-CAM etc.
References:
1. Television Production by Gerald Millerson and Jim Owens, Focal Press 2009.
2. Television Production Handbook by Herbert Zettl, Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2007.
3. Grammar of Shot by Roy Thompson and Christopher Bowen, Focal Press 2009.
4. Video Basics by Herbert Zettl, Wadsworth Publishing Co. 2007.
5. Video Production by Vasuki Belavadi, Oxford University Press, 2008.
6. Digital Photography by Mark Galer, Focal Press, 2008.
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EMT 222: Professional Audio Production
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Audio Recorders: Types of audio recorders, Dubbing systems and mixing techniques, Audio
consoles and various sound effects, Sound monitoring system: VU meter, PPM
Microphone and Speakers: Nature and types of microphones, Selection and placement of
microphones, various types of speakers and their characteristics, Placement of speakers
Audio Recording Studio: Various types of studios and their nature, Acoustic treatment of a
radio studio, Cues, commands and signals of studio, Introduction to various audio connectors
and cords
Elements of radio production: music, spoken word, special effects
Radio program formats: news, newsreel, feature, talk, discussion, drama, phone-in program,
music program, and commentary. Production team members and their responsibilities
Introduction to radio equipments
Writing for Radio Programmes: Writing radio news, talk, advertisement, feature; Conducting
radio interview, discussion and phone-in programme.
Radio Program Planning: Planning and production of radio programmes, Recording talk and
interview in studio, preparing radio advertisements.
References:
1. Audio in Media: The Recording Studio by Stanley R. Alten, Wadsworth Publishing, 2009.
2. Introduction to Media Production by Robert B. Musburger and Gorham Kindem, Focal Press,
2009.
3. Sound and Recording by Francis Rumsey and Tim McCormick, Focal Press, 2009.
4. Essentials and Practices of Radio Management by Anil Kak, Wings Institute of Broadcasting,
2009.
5. Radio Production by Robert McLeish, Focal Press, 2005
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EMT 223: Professional Video Production
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Introduction to Video Production: Video production: meaning and scope, Video production
process: pre production, production, post production, Production personnel and their duties and
responsibilities, Types of video programmes production, Television studio and ENG production
Synopsis for Production: Concept and idea generation, Writing proposal or synopsis for
production, Various stages of production: pre production, production, post production,
Introduction to various formats of scripts, Writing for television news, documentary, serial and
advertisement
Elements of Television Production: Introduction to still and video camera, video, audio,
lighting, makeup, scenic, design, graphics and animation, talent, script
Video Program Formats: Fictional and non fictional programs, Production team members and
their responsibilities, Introduction to various video formats and equipments
Planning and Production of Programs in Studio; Single and multi-camera shooting, Shooting
an interview
References:
1. Television Production by Gerald Millerson and Jim Owens, Focal Press, 2009.
2. Television Production Handbook by Herbert Zettl, Wadsworth Publishing Co., 2007.
3. Video Basics by Herbert Zettl, Wadsworth Publishing Co., 2007.
4. Video Production by Vasuki Belavadi, Oxford University Press, 2008.
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EMT 224: Video and Audio Editing Techniques
Duration: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
Note: Eight questions are to be set covering the complete syllabus. The students arerequired to attempt any five questions.
Editing Concepts and Fundamentals
Editing - meaning and significance, Grammar of editing – (i) Grammar of Picture
(ii) Grammar of Audio, eye line, point of view and continuity type- match cut, jump cut, tempo,
transition, special effects, Importance of cut away and cut in shots, Editing problems and ethics
Editing Techniques: Criteria for editing - picture, narration and music, Editing equipment -
recorder, player, Video Switcher, audio mixer, monitor, speaker, special effect generator, non
linear workstation
Types of Editing - assemble and insert editing, on line and off line editing, cut to cut and AB
roll editing, Non linear editing (basic software’s)
Introduction to Digital Editing, Editing - Action Sequence / Cross Cutting / Parallel Cutting,
Editing - Advertising & Promotional video, Editing - Complex Dramatic Scene. Analysis of film
sequences from editing point of view
References:
1. Grammar of Edit – Roy Thompson.
2. The Technique of Film Editing – Karel Reisz & Gavin Millar.
3. In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing – Walter Murch, Foreword by Francis
Ford Coppola.
4. The Technique of Film and Video Editing: Ken Dancyger.
5. Film Editing - Richard D Pepperman.
6. Final Cut Pro- Apple.
7. Nonlinear Editing by Patrick Marrie, Focal Press, 2006.
8. Creating Special Effects for TV & Video by Bernard Wilkie, Focal Press, 2002.
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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – IV)
EMP 225: Video Editing and Production Laboratory
Max. Marks: 50
Practical based on Video Editing
Linear editing- Assemble; insert A/B roll, cut to cut, vision mixer Special effects.
Trimming, graphic keying, transition devices – fade in fade out, zoom in zoom out , wipe etc,
audio mixing, media file management, generating final master, equipment required for non-linear
editing operating various types of cameras.
Video Editing Using FCP
- Avid.
- Maya
- Assignments related to subjects
Experiments related to web media and Videography.
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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – IV)
EMP 226: Project
Max. Marks: 150
During the IV semester a students will have to complete a Project on any subject related
to the syllabus under the supervision of an internal supervisor. Both the title of the project and
name of the internal supervisor will be duly approved by the college/department.