This is a research course in which the students will attend consulting sessions with the instructor who will guide and monitor their progress throughout the course of their research and writing. The instructor will present and propose a range of research topics covering advanced or experimental technology implementations. The students will do research into these areas and choose one topic to write an in-depth research paper on.For example, a Television major may find themselves focusing on all aspects of production entailing high-resolution formats, HDR, and Dolby Vision, among other advancements.As a further example, an Audio major may elect to research and write their case-study on, as well as implement the construction of, a specific item of studio hardware such as a certain kind of compressor.Students will have the opportunity to conduct focused research into the underlying concepts, technologies, and techniques shaping modern production environments. The students may chose one focused topic to research from a range of suggested technology topics, for example:Advanced audio and media applications, The use of gaming engines in broadcast graphics, Motion tracking, Advanced metadata implementation. Media management systems like Avid’s Media Central. Batch processing,Cluster computing, cloud computing, and thin-clients, Stereoscopy, Smart lens technology, Software-based audio processing and plugin design Given the rapid evolution of technology, the course content will adapt annually to incorporate the latest advancements and trends in production technologies.As students may choose the direction their research and project, sample outcomes are provided.