Video Production, Diploma

Program Details

Semester 1

• MMS 484 - Premiere/Video Editing I Credits: 3
• MMS 480 - Video Production I Credits: 3
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Communications   Credits: 3

Semester 2

• ANI 477 - Storyboarding & Scriptwriting Credits: 3
• MMS 473 - Motion Graphics and Spl Effec Credits: 3
• MMS 481 - Video Production II Credits: 3
• MMS 486 - Premiere/Video Editing II Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits AAS Degree Core Math    Credits: 3

Semester 3

• ART 186 - Principles Digital Photograph Credits: 3
• MMS 208 - Sound for Film and Video Credits: 3
• MMS 482 - Video Production III Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 37

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$174.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Note: Financial aid may be used to purchase a computer. Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Approximate total for the program: $8,838 - $9,618**

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

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Video editing for production in studios
• Planning, budgeting and producing video editing projects
• Editing and finishing video projects
• Use video to communicate messages and ideas to others
• Create special effects for live action film and television.

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
• Attention to detail, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures and software technical skills quickly and independently.
• Teamwork, collaboration and the ability to take direction from supervisors, clients and coworkers to improve your work.
• Manage your time to meet established deadlines, work on multiple projects, and stay within a project budget.
• Work long hours on a computer using specialized design software.
• Desire and discipline to spend whatever time it takes to complete complicated projects.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• Must be creative and willing to express your ideas
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Provide the foundation for  a variety of career options within the animation industry.
• Constantly evolving industry requires motivation and lifelong learning to stay up-to-date with technology.
• Must learn and use multiple software applications and stay current with updates, adapt to change and be able to learn on your own.
• Average salary $55,080 per year (Source: ONET Online 2017 data https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-4031.00)

Program Competencies

1. Describe and demonstrate the multi-step process of “workflow” from the pre-production through production and post-production while working on video production assignments in studio and on location.
   
2. Describe camera equipment and accessories used for video production assignments and demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls on various video and DSLR digital cameras.
   
3. Demonstrate principles of rule-of-thirds, composition, backgrounds and setting a mood and techniques including movement, depth of field and settings (including ISO, F-stop, and zoom).
   
4. Describe various types of lighting instruments and their proper use in different production situations, including safety, positioning and power requirements.
5. 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 back light.
6. Describe various types of audio recording equipment including microphones, digital mixers and recorders - both wired and wireless.
7. Demonstrate proper audio recording techniques using various audio equipment to acquire clean dialogue and natural sounds on set, outside and on location.
8. Describe non-linear editing software and how to import, edit, transition between clips, and add effects and color correct the video and audio files in order to achieve maximum storytelling and messaging impact.
9. Demonstrate creating a sound design for video productions using dialogue, sound effects and music using sound editing software.
10. Describe how to create a message and develop an outline and script from that message.
    
11. Describe developing characters, story lines and visualizing the shoot process through storyboarding.
    
12. Demonstrate how to work with clients and fellow students to develop video projects that meets the client’s goals.
    
13. Describe how to communicate and persuade clients to make an effective video for them.
    
14. Demonstrate creating still and motion graphics, text and creative visual effects to enhance videos.
    
    

2020

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