Video Production Courses

Course Code Title & Description Credits Schedule
VID 105

Foundations in Digital Video I

In this course, students are introduced to the basics of video production and editing. Students are guided through a series of demonstrations and hands-on exercises to develop their skills in production and editing. Topics, such as performing pre-production, production and post-production techniques will be discussed. Level I Prerequisite: Academic...

(4 Credits) View Schedule
VID 125

Foundations in Digital Video II

In this course, students get hands-on technical experience in production, production aesthetics, and editing/post-production. The technical phase provides students with advanced skills to shoot with a camera, set up lights and manage audio-recording equipment. From pre-production to post-production, students will cover all aspects of producing proj...

(4 Credits) View Schedule
VID 200

Lighting for Video

In this course, students gain hands-on experience with lighting for video through the exploration and application of multiple lighting effects. Areas covered include manipulation of light using filters, color temperatures and white balance and use of lighting equipment. Safety procedures as well as many other topics consistent with improving the a...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
VID 203

Commercial Video Production

In this course students will produce short-formatted projects for business and client-related needs. Productions will cover a range of web content, advertising and promotional projects to service business. By collaborating with actual clients, students write scripts, direct, edit, produce and answer to the needs of professionals from our community....

(3 Credits) View Schedule
VID 210

Screenplays

In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of screenwriting for film, television, and digital media, focusing on storytelling, character development, and plot structure. Through hands-on exercises, students will generate original ideas, craft compelling characters, write engaging dialogue, and construct well-paced scenes. Empha...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
VID 240

Digital Cinematography

In this course, students will gain hands-on experience in digital cinematography. Students will plan and practice camera techniques used for interior and exterior lighting, composition and framing, green screen techniques and other aspects of visual storytelling. Students will practice mechanical aspects of the lens: f-stops, depth of field and rac...

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VID 270

Documentary Video Production I

In this course students will write, produce, direct and edit at least two non-fictional videos. Students will be instructed on methods and hands-on skills to construct a non-fictional story. This includes formulating a story with an angle, structure, content and style. Interviewing and researching methods are demonstrated through hands-on exercises...

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VID 275

Documentary Video Production II

In this advanced course, students will work in a production-like environment developing content for an ongoing web-based documentary series. The series will profile people and non-fictional subjects for a segmented web program. Production segments will range from 2 to 20 minutes. Students will produce, write, direct and edit documentaries and proje...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
VID 276

Video Graphics I

In this course, students are introduced to motion graphics composition for film/video and internet distribution. Software, such as Adobe After Effects, is used as a tool to create motion graphics compositions. Students learn basic visual effects terminology, effect keying and transparency, keyframing, synchronizing compositions to music, compressio...

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VID 277

Video Graphics II

In this course, students build upon the basic skills learned to produce advanced motion graphics compositions. Software, such as Adobe After Effects, is used to create motion graphics compositions. Students will create original work based on advanced concepts such as color-screen keying, particle effects, three-dimensional space, and geometric moti...

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VID 295

Portfolio and Project Seminar

In this course, students will develop skills to create a resume, compile a demo reel, create a website and complete a final video thesis project. The demo reel is compiled from previous student work. The demo reel will provide students with a professional portfolio to solicit work in the video production field. Each student will write a script, pro...

(3 Credits) View Schedule
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