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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

SYLLABUS

FOR

M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA)

(Semester: I – IV)

Session: 2014-15

GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITYAMRITSAR

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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER SYSTEM)

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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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – I)

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



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


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



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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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – II)

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



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


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


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


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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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – III)

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


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



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


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


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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M.Sc. (ELECTRONICS MEDIA) (SEMESTER – IV)

EMT 221: Studio Equipment



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



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



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



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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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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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.

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