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Media Training

CTV’s media training, whether you’re and aspiring producer, director, editor or podcaster…Our comprehensive training offers the perfect blend of practical skills and industry knowledge. Dive into the world of media and get training in: Field Production, Video Editing, and Studio Production. 

Learn the art of producing and directing and explore the ever-growing field of podcasting. Our expert instructors will guide you every step of the way, providing invaluable insights and real-world experience. 

CTV’s Media Training is your first step to success!

Requirements for Public Access Classes Offered at CTV

Each course cost $200 for county residence $250.00 non-county

Your pathway to becoming a cTV producer

  • Prince George’s County resident.
  • Field Production and Basic Editing Courses or appropriate Challenge Exams/Practicums at CTV
  • Complete a five-minute program using CTV field equipment and editing facilities.
  • No residency requirement.
  • Studio Production Course
  • Prince George’s County resident.
  • Field Production, Basic Editing courses or appropriate Challenge Exams/ Practicums at CTV
  • Studio Production Course
  • Complete a five minute profile using CTV equipment and editing facilities.
  • Producing & Directing Course
  • No residency requirement.
  • Studio Production Course
  • No residency requirement.
  • Studio Production Course
  • Prince George’s County resident.
  • Field Production, Basic Editing courses or appropriate Challenge Exams/ Practicums at CTV
  • Studio Production Course
  • No residency requirement
  • Studio Production Course

You can bypass taking the Field Production and Basic Editing Courses by taking our practicum Challenge Exam. This exam should only be taken if you have comprehensive experience and knowledge shooting using ENG cameras and filed equipment, and are proficient using Adobe Premiere.

This is a pass or fail exam with no refund.

Click the courses below to begin your registration process!

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Field Production

Basic course in television techniques and skills. Extensive practice in working various types of digital field equipment.


Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023

Prerequisite: None
Field Production/ Section AA (6:30-9:30pm)
Cost: $200 (County) $250 (Non-County)

Basic Editing

Basic concept in digital non-linear editing. Hands-on course for students who have successfully completed Field Production.


Registration Deadline: October 30, 2019

Prerequisite: Field Production
Basic Editing (Adobe Premiere Pro) (6:30-8:30pm)
Cost: $200 (County) $250 (Non-County)

 

Status
County Resident $200.00 USD Non- County Resident $250.00 USD



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Operator discussing content with director

Producing & Directing

Introduction to television producing and directing technique.


Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023

Prerequisite: Field Production, Studio Production, and Basic Editing
Field Production/ Section AA (6:30-9:30pm)
Cost: $200 (County) $250 (Non-County)

 

Status
County Resident $200.00 USD Non- County Resident $250.00 USD



Studio Production

Basic course in studio production techniques and skills with emphasis in studio equipment operation. Extensive hands on participation.


Registration Deadline: October 30, 2019

Prerequisite: None
Field Production/ Section AA (6:30-9:30pm) Cost: $200 (County) $250 (Non-County)

 


 

Status
County Resident $200.00 USD Non- County Resident $250.00 USD



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Challenge Exam

Basic course in television techniques and skills. Extensive practice in working various types of digital field equipment.

*Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023

Prerequisite: None
Field Production/ Section AA (6:30-9:30pm)
Cost: $200 (County) $250 (Non-County)

 

Status
County Resident $200.00 USD Non County Resident $250.00 USD