Video Production, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• MMS 480 - Video Production I Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• MMS 484 - Premiere/Video Editing I Credits: 3

Semester 2

• MMS 481 - Video Production II Credits: 3
• MMS 486 - Premiere/Video Editing II Credits: 3

Semester 3

• MMS 208 - Sound for Film and Video Credits: 3
• MMS 482 - Video Production III Credits: 3

Total Minimum Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 19

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for certificate: $3,775-$4,125**

Approximate total for program with computer and software option: $5,215-$5,925**

Note: Financial aid may be used to purchase a computer.  Apply for financial aid by completing the FSFA

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Video production on a crew working on sets and in studios.
• Video production job at a corporation, ad agency, TV station or production company
• Planning, budgeting and producing video projects with your own company.
• Video production for weddings, engagements and other social functions.
• Editing and finishing video projects.
• Using video to communicate messages and ideas to others

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be ready and willing to collaborate and work with others.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and take direction from supervisors, clients and coworkers.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

• Have creativity and imagination.
• Be open to trying new things.
• Be a self-starter.

Program Competencies

1. Describe camera equipment and accessories used for video production assignments, including batteries, memory devices, file types, and lenses.
2. Demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls on various video and DSLR digital cameras.
3. Demonstrate different uses of camera including movement, depth of field and settings (including ISO, F-stop, and zoom).
4. Demonstrate the camera principles of rule-of-thirds, composition, backgrounds and setting a mood.
5. Describe various types of lighting instruments and their proper use in different production situations, including safety, positioning, and power requirements.
6. Describe various qualities of light and be able to recognize, produce, and control various lighting conditions including diffused, direct, bounced, key, fill, various color temperatures and backlight.
7. Describe various types of audio recording equipment including microphones, digital mixers, and recorders - both wired and wireless
8. Demonstrate proper audio recording techniques using various audio equipment to acquire clean dialogue and natural sounds on set, outside and on location.
9. Demonstrate recording in a sound studio using proper microphones, placement and recording software, and techniques.
10. Demonstrate Voice Over recording in a sound booth
11. Demonstrate recording ADR and Foley sound.
12. Demonstrate creating a sound design for video productions using dialogue, ADR, sound effects, music using Adobe Audition CC software.
13. Describe how to create a message and develop an outline and script from that message.
14. Demonstrate how to work with clients to develop video projects that meet the client’s goals.
15. Describe how to communicate and persuade clients to make an effective video for them.
16. Describe the pre-production steps and process to prepare for production and post-production.
17. Demonstrate and apply the multi-step process of “workflow” while working on video production assignments, including set etiquette.
18. Describe non-linear Adobe Premiere Pro CC editing software and how to import, edit, transition and add effects to the video and audio files.
19. Demonstrate proper non-linear editing techniques to achieve maximum storytelling and messaging impact.

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DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

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Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6216, title9@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

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