Meeting & Agendas
Committee
Radio Television Film Advisory Committee
Date
08/05/2013
Status
Approved
Begin Time
12:00 pm
End Time
01:30 pm
Location
RTF Studio - NRG
Online/Remote Url
Members in attendance:
James Froeschle,
Victor Diaz,
Jim Butler,
Holly Herrick,
JJ Weber
Members not in attendance:
Laura DiMeo,
Christian Raymond,
N/A,
Kevin Anderson,
David Schneider,
N/A,
Patrick Salazar,
Tim Ryan,
Scott Rice,
Alka Bhanot,
Stephen Belyeu,
Michael Hodson,
Kat Candler,
Stephen Belyeu,
Pat Kondelis,
Bill Stotesbery,
Kayla Williams
Agenda:
1)
Description
Program Overview & Updates
Presenter
Christian Raymond
Minutes
Review of Current ACC Workforce Certificate Programs and overlap with Associate’s Degree, including program growth and cross-departmental interdisciplinary collaborations. Discussed program outreach and newer programs such as the RTF Study Abroad Program in Germany. Jim Butler talked about the importance of workforce programs to the economy of Austin. JJ Weber noted how ACC-RTF was the only “game in town” when it comes to specific TV production classes.
2)
Description
Equipment & Facilities Update
Presenter
James Froeschle, Mike Scannell
Minutes
Information on progress of new equipment and upgrades to the studio and labs, including microphones, tripods and editing software. New cameras planned for purchase for Film-Style Production classes, based on previous recommendations. Additional discussion and support in regards to potential collaborations with photography department.
3)
Description
Creative Media Facility & Highland Mall
Presenter
Christian Raymond
Minutes
After presentation and overview of potential cross-curricular integrated Creative Media Cluster at Highland, discussion about the perceived value of having industry and education working together in a unified space with Creative and Technological sectors, to include, internships, apprenticeships, job placement programs and business incubation.
4)
Description
New Degree Plan Update
Presenter
Christian Raymond
Minutes
After laying out updates to the new degree plan focused around Converging Media Production, several members (JJ Webber, Jonny Stranger and Natalie Glover), voiced immediate support for the After Effects class which would make students immediately more employable, they felt. Discussion followed around importance of skills being taught in various new classes, giving students added depth of skills training from a convergence standpoint. All members voted in support.
5)
Description
Committee Leadership
Presenter
Christian Raymond
Minutes
A vote was taken to elect Jonny Stranger, Producer from Passmore Labs as industry chair of committee.
6)
Description
Studio Coordinator
Presenter
Christian Raymond, James Froeschle
Minutes
After announcing the retirement of Bill Hutchison and thanking him for his many years of service, discussion turned to the duties of the position and job posting on the ACC-HR website.
7)
Description
Open Discussion
Presenter
Minutes
- Exploration of growing business of Reality Shows in Austin and need for skilled support.
- Discussion around potential of new facility focusing on Creative Media at Highland.
- Industry need for students with greater workflow management skills.
- Discussion of potential need to evolve pipeline for student connecting to industry through internships and placements on film projects.
- Request for Advisory board members to come visit classes to discuss experience and industry.
Guests:
Name:
Laura DiMeo
Email:
Name:
Nathan Locklear
Email:
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