The College offers a hands-on, two-year course with a clear focus on Sports, granting a diploma in Radio and Television Broadcasting.
The College President is David Lanys, formerly a producer and field reporter for The Score. There are two full-time staff members. Jim Van Horne (formerly at NHL Network, TSN, Rogers Sportsnet and Fanshawe College) is in charge of television courses. Radio is handled by Ray Williams, formerly sports anchor and reporter for CFRB 1010 and 680 News. All the other instructors are still working in the industry, a real plus, as Lanys points out: “Our instructors are incredible. Students will learn from people on the inside what the sports media industry is all about. By the time they graduate, they will already be well connected in the industry.”
You may recognize the part-time instructors, including: Norma Wick (think Raptors TV), Roger Lajoie (The FAN radio), Elliotte Friedman (CBC Hockey Night In Canada), Peter Gross (680 News), Scott Ferguson (CFRB 1010).
Videoscope designed and installed the television studio, control room, edit suite, voice over booth and field production package. The equipment includes Sony cameras and VTR’s, lighting, monitors, microphones, ClearCom, Marshall and Sony LCD monitors, 2 Avid edit systems and all the necessary peripherals.Learning will be completely practical. “You’re on air the first day you walk in.” says David Lanys.
For radio courses, there are two booths: one with a single mic, the other with four for round-table discussions. The audio is routed to the newsroom and the classroom so it can be monitored for instant critiques.
For television there is also a classroom (tape viewing built in), and rooms for make-up and hair styling.Over a year ago, David Lanys approached Videoscope with his plans for the College. Why did he come to us?
“I started asking camera men who they recommended and followed their advice,” he says.
“I knew what I wanted but I’m not a technician. I was looking for a company that would understand and recognize my needs and fill in the details. I also wanted one company that would take care of everything, so if there was a problem, there’s one place I can call.
I met Gord Haas just over a year ago. He really listened to what I was saying, and never forgot the focus – we needed to get started within our budget and make it work. We laid a foundation for a long-term relationship.”
Gord developed the equipment list and turned the project over to Engineering Manager, Lee Burke.
“Videoscope’s service has been very good. I always get a call-back. Lee’s been amazing. The installers were nice guys. They just came in and did the job – they were so quiet, they didn’t make a mess - really professional. They were also great at communicating with the other Trades, to make the installation go smoothly. All the guys at Videoscope are good, from top to bottom, That includes Rose for videotape. They make it hassle free.
When I first met with Gord I told him what I hoped for. ‘Tell me what I need to make this happen, and then let’s do it’ It turned out exactly the way I hoped it would.”
Check out the College of Sports Media website. Sign up for the November 28th Open House.
The college is focused on:
On Air – all aspects
Producing/Directing
Camera Operation
Editing
New Media (Webs, Blogs, Podcasting, Radio over Internet, Streaming Video)
As the website puts it:
“The career you want in the industry you love.”
The curriculum consists of 33 learning modules in four semesters, plus 4 weeks practical placement at 40 hours per week. The college is accepting applications for February 2008, for an intensive 17 months with graduation in June 2009. A second group of students will start September 2008.
For professional production equipment purchase and system design, you can depend on Videoscope.
Contact us at 416-449-3030.
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