I suggest that you read the first section, explaining what a production diary actually is, before you look at the rest of the book.
It will also make sense if you read the section called ‘An outline of our production’. As you will see, if you read this section, the book is based around a simulation of a real production in much the same way as your course will ask you to produce your programme in as real, but safe, an environment as possible.
You may then choose to read this book from cover to cover, but it is essentially designed as a ‘dip in’ book. You will see that all the different pieces of paper that make up the diary are dealt with separately so it is possible to read only the section that interests you at the moment without reference to the other sections.
This will help you to understand how to deal with the task your course asks you to do today. For example you may have been asked to write a treatment for an imaginary programme. You will find the help you need by looking at the ‘treatment’ section without necessarily needing to read the whole book. Each section is complete and needs no reference to any other part of the book.
I have spent many years in the video and related AV industry, and have taught video production at all levels. I wrote this text as a result of being unable to find a ‘starter book’ to offer my students. Thank you for buying it. I hope you find it useful and you have as many happy years in the industry as I have.