Media Production
The TLC media production team collaborates with instructors to create engaging multimedia content for students and courses, including accessible videos, dynamic visuals, and immersive learning environments.
Overview
Engaging media is a key way to introduce concepts to students beyond the reach of the traditional classroom. Our Media Production team is here to support UCLA’s teaching community in creating impactful multimedia content, from a short video to a full course offering, that fully immerses students in course material.
The best way to begin your media production journey is to start with one lecture, class, or topic. Our team can help you identify where video may align with your teaching goals and enhance your existing content.
Connect with us to discuss your project ideas and learn how we can help bring your educational vision to life.
Our Production Process
Our media production process is collaborative, goal-oriented, and flexible, supporting the creation of high-quality educational content that meets the specific needs of UCLA’s teaching community. With expertise in TV, film, and animation, TLC’s professional media team can walk faculty, staff, and students through the process of developing engaging multimedia.
Our studios also feature top-tier equipment, including iPad Pro and customizable digital setups, for a seamless recording and editing experience. Following the recording, our team offers comprehensive editing services to enhance and finalize the content.
Pre-Production Planning and Consultation
Every media project starts with an in-depth consultation to outline goals and determine production needs.
Our team is here to assist instructors from the start. When the media project is part of a TLC course design project, instructors will already have an instructional design partner who will bring in a media producer to help develop media for specific teaching goals. Our knowledgeable team can support home studio set-up, flipping lectures, or exploring best practices in multimedia development.
Our team can also provide studio tours to assist in preparing for the recording process. During this stage, instructors can also explore training options to gain confidence with equipment and recording techniques.
Once goals are set, an instructional designer or media specialist will work closely with instructors to prepare for filming or other multimedia products, including the creation of scripts, slide decks, graphics, props, and other materials.
Our team is here to assist instructors from the start. When the media project is part of a TLC course design project, instructors will already have an instructional design partner who will bring in a media producer to help develop media for specific teaching goals. Our knowledgeable team can support home studio set-up, flipping lectures, or exploring best practices in multimedia development.
Our team can also provide studio tours to assist in preparing for the recording process. During this stage, instructors can also explore training options to gain confidence with equipment and recording techniques.
Once goals are set, an instructional designer or media specialist will work closely with instructors to prepare for filming or other multimedia products, including the creation of scripts, slide decks, graphics, props, and other materials.
Professional Studio Recording and Editing
In collaboration with our media team, instructors can record professional-quality videos using one of our two on-site studios, CHS and Slichter.
Ongoing Training and Support
Our team provides individual and group training on audio and video equipment, recording techniques, and multimedia best practices to instructors, staff, and students. This training ensures that each member of the UCLA community feels empowered to produce high-quality content that aligns with their instructional objectives.
Our Commitment to Quality in Media Production
We are committed to maintaining high standards across all stages of the media production process. Our quality assurance includes the following elements:
- Detailed Planning: Each project begins with a Statement of Work to clarify objectives, outline timelines, and establish clear deliverables.
- Quality Checkpoints: Throughout recording and editing, our team reviews the project to ensure it meets UCLA’s standards for educational media.
- Accessibility Standards: We ensure all media content is ADA-compliant, offering closed captioning, adherence to accessibility guidelines, and inclusive design for all UCLA students, instructors, and staff.
Policies and Scheduling
Instructors will commit to a timeline as outlined in our Statement of Work. Missing deadlines or last-minute cancellations will shift projects to the next production cycle. For revenue-generating projects, fees are based on time scheduled, with applicable cancellation fees included. For detailed inquiries and scheduling assistance, contact us at idmp@teaching.ucla.edu.