VACV231 Video Field Production

Department of The Arts: Cinema/Video Production

  1. Course Number and Title

    VACV231 Video Field Production

  2. Number of Credits

    3 credits

  3. Minimum Number of Instructional Minutes Per Semester

    4050

  4. Prerequisites

    VACV140 (C or better)

    Corequisites

    None

  5. Other Pertinent Information

    Work outside of class is required. Video equipment is available to students enrolled in this class. Equipment sign-out procedures are reviewed in class and procedures include equipment damage and late fees.

  6. Catalog Course Description

    Students practice single-camera, on-location, digital video-tape recording, and post-production, non-linear video editing. Students plan the location of shoots, practice storyboarding and scripting, and operate digital video cameras, microphones, lights and tripods.

  7. Required Course Content and Direction

    1. Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Students will:
        1. create video projects that demonstrate single camera field production skills;
        2. edit raw footage creatively to tell a story;
        3. create a short documentary video;
        4. create a dramatic style program; and
        5. analyze projects through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    2. Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities:

      1. introduction to field production cameras
      2. introduction to storyboarding and scripting
      3. introduction to digital tape and computer-based editing
      4. examination of editing techniques
      5. descriptions of system procedures, maintenance and basic
        6. troubleshooting approaches for portable and studio based equipment
      6. location production requirements
      7. post-production editing

    3. Assessment Methods for Core Learning Goals:

      1. Course
        2. Student assessment is based on the successful completion of assigned projects, the presentation of projects, and the demonstrated use of appropriate vocabulary in oral critiques.

      2. Core (if applicable)
        3. This course is not included in the Core.

    4. Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Students:

      See course format.

  8. Teaching Methods Employed

    Section VIII is not being used in new and revised syllabi as of 12/10/08.

Review/Approval Date - 5/07; Revised 10/2010