Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0003
Version:
5
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BTVEM-46T
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
17.6 weeks (704 hours)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 AC Circuits
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Networking Fundamentals
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Television Technology
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Video Systems Repair and Maintenance
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide instruction in the fundamentals of electronics to include electrical safety, AC/DC current, voltage, corrosion control and the principles of troubleshooting. Students apply their skills in the set-up and operation of studio systems, including radio and television studios, cameras and media storage to include non-linear editing, audio, maintenance, and transmission systems. The course concludes with a field training exercise where students set-up, troubleshoot, and transmit audio visual products for distribution and archival purposes.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Perform computer maintenance.
  • Perform alignments on a studio system.
  • Operate and maintain a transmitter system.
  • Perform soldering procedures.
  • Configure an audio console.
  • Maintain a non-linear editing system.
  • Perform signal measurements using test equipment.
  • Set up, operate and maintain an audio system.
  • Maintain media storage.
  • Erect a wire antenna system.
  • Describe basic electronic circuit theory.
  • Maintain a still and video camera.
  • Establish a microwave link.
  • Construct an audio visual/broadcast local area network.
  • Establish satellite link.
  • Perform cable routing and dressing.
  • Use test equipment for signal measurements.

General Topics:

  • Prevent potential electrical hazards
  • Identify characteristics of alternating and direct current
  • Describe the fundamentals of alternating current
  • Identify powers of ten, decimals and metric prefixes
  • Identify basic electronic circuit theory
  • Describe the use and functions of a multimeter
  • Identify filter circuits and their characteristics
  • Identify transformers and their characteristics
  • Identify power supply circuits and their characteristics
  • Identify digital circuits and their characteristics
  • Identify principles of troubleshooting
  • Perform signal measurements using test equipment
  • Identify corrosion control fundamentals
  • Identify switches and circuit protection devices and their characteristics
  • Describe AC power fundamentals
  • Identify the principles of audio/video signals and their characteristics
  • Identify basic computer principles
  • Perform computer maintenance
  • Identify principles of LAN/WAN
  • Maintain a non-linear editing system
  • Construct an audio visual/broadcast local area network
  • Maintain a still and video camera
  • Maintain media storage
  • Set up, operate and maintain an audio system
  • Perform maintenance on an audio automation system
  • Assemble an audio system
  • Configure an audio console
  • Operate and maintain a studio system
  • Perform cable routing and dressing
  • Operate and maintain a transmitter system
  • Install a basic cable head-end system
  • Establish satellite link
  • Erect a wire antenna system
  • Establish a microwave link
  • Identify basic principles of transmissions
  • Identify installation practices
  • Perform Soldering procedures
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
  • Project-based Instruction
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
Supplemental Materials
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