Information Package / Course Catalogue - Adnan Menderes University

General Information Unit Staff Academic Information Programme Outcomes Course Structure Diagram Contact Information

Person Responsible for Information Package

Assoc. Prof. Alper ERÇETİNGÖZ

Res. Assist. Kürşat DOĞAN

Studio Applications

Course Code	: RTS203
Course Type	: Required
Couse Group	: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language	: Turkish
Work Placement	: N/A

Theory	: 2
Prt.	: 2
Credit	: 3
Lab	: 0
ECTS	: 5

Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with hands-on experience in television studio production processes. Students develop essential skills in camera operation, lighting setups, sound control, directing, and team coordination through practical exercises geared toward live or recorded broadcast production.

Course Content

This course focuses on studio-based practical training for television production. Students engage in hands-on group exercises involving camera operation, lighting setup, sound recording and mixing, directing, talent coordination, shot selection, and control room management in a professional studio environment. Through short-format productions and simulated live broadcasts, students gain experience in team collaboration and technical execution.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Res. Assist. Türker SÖĞÜTLÜLER

Learning Outcomes

1.	Explains the structure, operation, and fundamental technical systems used in television studios and broadcasting processes.
2.	Evaluates studio layouts, team organization, and technical requirements appropriate for different program formats.
3.	Coordinates camera, audio, control room, and presentation processes during studio applications.
4.	It analyzes technical and operational problems encountered in broadcasting applications and develops appropriate solutions.
5.	Contributes effectively to the technical production process by fulfilling assigned duties and responsibilities in studio-based applications.

Recommended or Required Reading

1.	Gökçe, G. (2012). Televizyon Program Yapımcılığı ve Yönetmenliği. Der Yayınları.
2.	Zettl, H. (2015). Television production handbook (12th ed.). Cengage Learning.
3.	Owens, J. (2017). Television production (17th ed.). Routledge.
4.	Aziz, A. (2013). Televizyon ve radyo yayıncılığı (7. bs.). Hiperlink Publishing.
5.	Utterback, A. H. (2023). Studio television production and directing: Concepts, equipment, and procedures (3rd ed.). Routledge.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice

Introduction to Television Studios: Studio Types, Basic Concepts and Broadcasting Environments (Practice: Studio orientation and examination of technical units)

Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice

Program Formats and Studio Requirements: Audience Analysis and Content Types (Practice: Examination of studio layouts for different program formats)

Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice

Visual Continuity and Studio Discipline in Television Broadcasting (Practice: Multi-camera studio workflow)

Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice

Television Production Teams and Studio Organization (Practice: Coordination of control room, camera, audio and presenter roles)

Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice

Planning Studio Applications and Developing Program Proposals (Practice: Team formation and studio application preparations)

Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice

Principles of Live Broadcasting and Studio Production Techniques (Practice: News and talk-show simulations)

Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice

Technical and Operational Issues in Television Broadcasting (Practice: Technical troubleshooting and broadcast simulations)

Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice

Technical Rehearsal, Practice Evaluation and Midterm Examination

Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice

Content Management, Host–Guest Communication and Program Presentation (Practice: Interview and talk-show applications)

Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice

Studio Set Design, Visual Identity and Graphic Elements (Practice: Set and visual design exercises)

Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice

Multi-Camera Control Room Management and Broadcast Coordination (Practice: Multi-camera studio applications)

Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice

Audio, Lighting and Technical Quality Control Processes (Practice: Group work and studio program productions – I)

Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice

Digital Broadcasting and Contemporary Broadcasting Technologies (Practice: Group work and studio program productions – II)

Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice

Evaluation of Studio Applications, Analysis of Technical Problems and Improvement Practices (Practice: Screening of recorded productions, evaluation and correction of technical deficiencies)

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Type of Assessment	Count	Percent
Attending Lectures	5	%5
Practice Examination	1	%15
Midterm Examination	1	%20
Final Examination	1	%60

Workload Calculation

Activities	Count	Preparation	Time	Total Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory	14	1	2	42
Lecture - Practice	14	0	2	28
Practice Examination	1	0	0	0
Midterm Examination	1	20	1	21
Final Examination	1	30	1	31
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)				122

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Person Responsible for Information Package

Assoc. Prof. Alper ERÇETİNGÖZ

Res. Assist. Kürşat DOĞAN