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
• JOU 110 - Intro to Mass Media Credits: 3

Semester 2

• MMS 481 - Video Production II Credits: 3
• MMS 486 - Premiere/Video Editing II Credits: 3
• HUM 120 - Introduction to Film 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 - 25

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$185.00 per credit

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

Varied Costs

Approximate total for certificate without computer/software: $5,360-5,710**

Approximate total for program with computer and software option: $6,800-7,510**

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 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. Describe developing characters, story lines and visualizing the shoot process through storyboarding
11. Demonstrate how to work with clients and fellow students to develop video projects that meets the client’s goals. Describe how to communicate and persuade clients to make an effective video for them
12. Demonstrate creating still and motion graphics, text and creative visual effects to enhance videos

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