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The material in these modules has been greatly condensed. If the goal is a full understanding of the subject matter, the succinct information in these modules can't be given a "once over lightly" treatment. Understanding of many of key terms in the modules can be checked with the puzzle quizzes at the end of various sections.
The interactive multiple-choice tests provide a comprehensive check on both the modules and the hyperlinked articles. These tests are automatically graded and the results, together with a printout of any questions answered incorrectly, are e-mailed to you and your instructor (if you have one). The interactive tests are seen as primarily a study aid. You can take the tests as many times as you wish--until you get 100%.
This cybertext is, and probably always will be, a work in progress. Nothing related to a dynamic, rapidly-changing field like TV production can afford to stand still. Having published textbookss in the area, I know that the moment they are published, they are already out of date. The form of this cybertext has a number of advantages.
*Although this text is free there's one string attached. If these materials are used in developing a career in television production, you need to "pay" for the material by at least once producing something to aid people or conditions in the world. Need some ideas? Consider this. If you use the cybertext and you don't go into the field professionally, here is the "price." A textbook of this type would cost at least $50 (probably much more, with all the color illustrations). Assuming that personal time is worth $25 an hour, you should devote at least two hours to doing something positive and totally selfless for some person or agency. That's it. The text is paid for, and you should have no guilty conscience. (At this point I've received many messages telling me how students have "paid" for the cybertext. I appreciate these letters...and I assume that many have benefited as a result of these student actions.) Ron Whittaker, Ph.D. Copyright Notice: Although you are free to use the materials in the world-wide web version of this cybertext, the English, Spanish and Portuguese modules and illustrations are protected by U.S. and international copyright law. The rationale for the copyright limitations is explained here. To print them out for distribution, or to reproduce them in any other form is a violation of copyright. There have been attempts to modify these materials and use them in other contexts. To protect the continued availability of the materials, I would appreciate your bringing any such violations of copyright to my attention Index for Television Production
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