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COM-123 Video Production I

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of video production. Students will be given hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, computer graphics, switching, directing, and video tape editing. Experience with the local Public Access Television Channel (FLTV) is included.

Credits

4

Lecture Contact Hours

4

Lab Contact Hours

0

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

  • Visual and Performing Arts

Grading Scheme

  • Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

  • No

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the ability to write a television script.
  2. Demonstrate various production techniques including recording images and audio for video presentations.
  3. Design and produce computer graphics for video in accordance with industry standards.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to edit video, audio, and computer graphics to produce a complete video.
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COM 123: Video Production I

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

This course introduces students to the basic techniques of video production. Students will be given hands-on experience in camera operation, lighting, sound, computer graphics, switching, directing, and video tape editing. Experience with the local Public Access Television Channel (FLTV) is included.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

Lecture4
Lab0
Other0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the ability to write a television script.
  2. Demonstrate various production techniques including recording images and audio for video presentations.
  3. Design and produce computer graphics for video in accordance with industry standards.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to edit video, audio, and computer graphics to produce a complete video.

Topic Outline

  1. Production Process, Team and Environment 
  2.  Image Formation and Digital Video 
  3. The Video Camera 
  4. Operating the Camera and Looking Through the Viewfinder 
  5. Light, Color and Lighting 
  6.  Audio and Sound Control 
  7. Linear and Nonlinear Editing 
  8. Editing Principles 
  9. Switcher & Switching 
  10. Graphics and Effects 
  11. Directing and Production Environments