Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DINS-0005
Organization's ID:
DINFOS-BRTSM
Organization:
Defense Information School
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
14.2 weeks (568 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 electronic communication systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 fundamentals of broadcast systems
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 electronic systems troubleshooting and maintenance
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 computer systems and organization
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 network fundamentals
This course is recommended for a total of 15 semester hours in the lower-division degree category.
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the required skills to perform and
fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a technician-level radio and television systems engineer. The training course design targets building knowledge and skills necessary to support multimedia production and broadcast missions of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Defense Media Activity (DMA).

Learning Outcomes:

  • Setup and troubleshoot a multi-channel cable distribution system
  • Construct a multimedia local area network
  • Maintain a multimedia local area network
  • Perform video signal measurements
  • Maintain a camera system, media storage, non-linear editors, radio studio and a multimedia conference room
  • Design, install and maintain a studio
  • Perform studio preparation
  • Operate and maintain a transmission system
  • Establish and maintain a remote downlink and distribution
  • Brief emerging technologies in multimedia applications
  • Determine pre-deployment requirements

General Topics:

  • Video fundamentals
  • Video signal characteristics
  • Video signal measurements
  • Cameras and videotape recorders
  • Functions of the video camera
  • Camera operations and maintenance
  • Functions of the videotape recorder (VTR)
  • VTR operations and maintenance
  • Computer systems
  • Principles of computers
  • Concepts of operating systems
  • Networking concepts
  • Network construction and maintenance
  • Non-linear editors
  • Functions of non-linear editors (NLES)
  • NLE set up, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Principles of audio systems and standards
  • Audio consoles and external equipment
  • Audio distribution and processing
  • Digital audio theory
  • Digital audio editors
  • Audio automation
  • Studio
  • Signal paths and signal timing
  • Television graphics and digital video effects
  • Studio production preparation
  • Television studio automation systems
  • Studio design and interoperability
  • Transmission
  • Fundamentals of broadcast transmission
  • Principles of antennas
  • AM transmission and transmitters
  • FM transmission and transmitters
  • TV transmission and transmitters
  • Microwave and studio link systems
  • Cable television (CATV) systems
  • Satellite transmission
  • Emerging technologies
  • Contingency training exercise
  • Redeployment (collective training)
  • Deployment (collective training)
  • Post-deployment (collective training)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials