A series of ten video-taped lessons (5 to 7 minutes long) dealing with specific methods of television production used in the Florida Technological University television laboratories were created and used by non-broadcasting majors in two experimental courses. The instructor met with students in the beginning of each quarter and gave brief directions for using the tape recorder and keeping their practice logs current. The students were responsible for scheduling viewing, observation, and practice sessions at their own convenience and the availability of the studios. Near the end of the quarter a production proficiency program was produced with each of the students serving in each of the ten production capacities, through a series of "round-robin" exercises. Based on the effectiveness of this approach, auto instruction tapes are now being used in broadcast performance courses and the instructional television course with additional tapes being developed to include new areas. (Author/LG)