Access Tucson Class List

Registering for Classes
All classes at Access Tucson are available on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Class fees are payable by credit card, guaranteed check or cash. Class fees must be paid at the time of registration. Scholarships and course waivers are available. Please speak with a Member Services Representative to register for class or for more information. Please call 624-9833 during these times:
Monday: 12-10pm
Wed. - Sat: 12-10pm

General Classes

Orientation

Description:
An introduction to public access television and how to use the Access Tucson facilities and services. An Orientation session is prerequisite for all Access Tucson classes, program cablecasting or facility use.
Class Length:
1 hour
Fee:
$10 deposit
Offered:
Weekly on either Thursday at 6:45 p.m. , or Saturday at 3:45 p.m.

Introduction to Access Production

Description
Learn to translate your ideas into television. Production planning, scripting, budgeting, and promotion are all covered in this class. Intro to Access is required for those who do not want to take technical training classes, but would like to produce programming.
Length of Class:
3 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation
Offered:
Once a month, Thursday 5:45 - 9:00 p.m.
Class Size:
25
Fee:
$10.00 deposit returned at end of class.
$2.00 Class Packet

Anchor Desk

Description
Be the host and the crew for your own live call-in talk show! Learn to use the specially designed anchor desk, which allows for simple control of cameras, titles and phones and seats up to four people. Live programs are 25 or 50 minutes in length and cablecast on Wednesday - Saturday evenings. Live-to-tape production times are also available on Friday afternoons.
Length of Class:
3 Hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Introduction to Access Production
Offered:
Once a month, last Monday 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Class Size:
4
Fee:
$10.00 deposit returned at end of class
$2.00 Class Packet

Basic Studio Camera Operation

Description:
This class offers focused training on the Access Tucson studio cameras. The Cam Op class is designed to provide camera operator certification for those interested in becoming crewmembers for current or upcoming Access Tucson studio productions. This training certifies members to work in both studios or with the Remote Production Truck.
Length of Class:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation
Offered:
Once a month, Wednesday 5:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Class Size:
9
Fee:
$10.00 deposit returned at end class
$2.00 Class Packet

Studio Production

Description:
Superior technical quality, large production studios and live cablecast capability, the Access Tucson studios provide an exceptional production environment for your program. The Studio Production class provides comprehensive multi-camera production training. Studio lighting, audio, camera operation, and floor managing are covered in the first part of this course. Technical set-up and operation for the cameras, audio mixer, basic switching and directing skills comprise the second half of class.
Length of class:
6 nights, 2 weeks
Prerequisite:
Orientation
Offered:
Once a month on Mon., Tues. & Wed. 5:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Class Size:
9
Fee:
$100.00

Studio Graphics

Description:
Operation of the Compix character generator is for titles and credits. The Compix C.G. is used in the studio control rooms and with the Mini-Mobile production unit.
Length of class:
3 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation
Offered:
by appointment
Class Size:
Individual instruction
Fee:
$30.00
$2.00 Class Packet

Digital Field Production

Description:
For the producer whose ideas take them outside a studio setting, this class provides instruction for producing on location. Single camera production techniques, location lighting, field audio, story boarding, shooting for editing and non-linear editing are all covered in this class.
Class Length:
6 nights, 2 weeks.
Prerequisite:
Orientation
Offered:
Monthly, Mon. Tues, & Wed. 5:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Class size:
9
Fee:
$100.00

Final Cut Express

Description:
This class provides instruction for the non-linear, computer-based editing program Final Cut Express. FCX is covered in the Digital Field Production Class. This class provides certification for producers with their own digital tape projects.
Length of class:
12 hours, 3 nights.
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Intro to Access Production
Offered:
Monthly, Mon. Wed. & Thurs. 5:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Class Size:
5
Fee:
$100.00

Final Cut Pro

Description:
This class provides instruction for the non-linear, computer-based editing program Final Cut Pro. This system offers more effects and options than the Final Cut Express system. Three FCP systems are available for use in the facility.
Length of class:
12 hours, 3 nights
Prerequisite:
Orientation, either Digital Field Production or Final Cut Express
Offered:
Monthly, Mon. Wed. & Thurs. 5:45 - 10:00 p.m.
Class Size:
4
Fee:
$100.00

Waivers and Individual Trainings

Camera Training Workshops

Sony PD-150 Workshop
Training for the Sony Digital Camcorders for producers that were previously certified for Field Production. The class covers use of the camcorder, batteries and tripod. This camera currently is used in the Digital Field Production class.
Class Length:
1 Hour
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Digital Field Production, or an equivalent waiver
Offered:
By Appointment
Class Size:
Individual instruction
Fee:
$30.00

Editing Graphics

Description
Training for Broadcast Titler software for titles and credits. Broadcast Titler is used in the analog edit suites.
Length of class:
1.5 Hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, a linear edit project
Offered:
By appointment
Class Size:
Individual instruction
Fee:
$30.00 Fee
$2.00 Class Packet

Remote Production Classes

Access Tucson provides training for our remote production equipment on a project basis. These classes are offered to producers and their crew when a project has been scheduled with either the Mini-Mobile or the Production Truck. Please meet with a Facilitator to discuss these production options. We also offer these courses for volunteers that assist with Access Tucson community productions. Please see the front desk for a volunteer application.

Mini-Mobile Class

Description
The Mini-Mobile allows producers to create switched, multi-camera productions on location. This unit comes in 2 large portable cases to bring a small studio facility to your site or event. The MM includes 3 Sony PD-150 cameras, an audio mixer, video switcher, CG, and communications. The MM even has the capability to go live on the cable system from some locations. This resource requires Access Tucson staffing.

In one 4-hour session, this class will provide instruction for the Mini-Mobile setup and training for most of its production components, including power requirements, video and audio connections, the audio mixer, video switcher and headsets.
Class Length:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Digital Field Production, Studio Production, and an approved Mini-Mobile project
Offered:
As Needed
Class Size:
6 or less
Fee:
$10 Deposit

Production Truck Classes

Access Tucson's remote production truck is a high-end mobile studio facility for large community-based events. The truck includes; 3 broadcast quality cameras, a 24 channel audio mixer, video switcher and effects, CG and live cablecast capability. This production resource requires Access Tucson staff participation to drive the production truck and engineer your production. All truck projects must be facilitated and approved prior to training or scheduling.

Truck productions must be facilitated, approved and scheduled at least eight weeks in advance!

Truck CamOp

Description
Training for the truck cameras and tripods, plus audio and video cabling for the truck remotes.
Class Length:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Basic Studio Camera Operation or Studio Production, and an approved truck project
Offered:
As Needed
Class size:
Up to 6
Fee:
$10 Deposit

Truck Control Room

Description:
This four-hour class provides training for technical support crewmembers on the truck control room audio and video systems. Includes instruction for; camera shading, tape operation, video systems: patching, routing, and test equipment.Communications: IFB and headset. Audio: Cabling, Mixing and patching.
Class Length:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Studio Production, and an approved truck project
Offered:
As Needed
Class size:
Up to 6
Fee:
$10 Deposit

Web Classes

Blogging

Description:
A blog (a contraction of the term "Web log") is a Web site usually maintained by an individual, with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Learn how to create a blog by doing it! Prep for this class should include what you would like to call your blog. Very basic computer skills required.
Class Length:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
None
Offered:
Monthly
Class size:
Up to 6
Fee:
$30.00

Web Distribution

Description:
Learn how to post video to distribution sites such as YouTube and Blip. Learn how to compress for the best results and much more.
Class Length:
4 hours
Prerequisite:
Orientation, Digital Field Production
Offered:
Monthly
Class size:
Up to 6
Fee:
$40.00