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COURSE TITLE: Video Comm I-III

COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks

Major Concepts/Content: The Video Communications I course for students in grades 9 through 12 is designed to introduce students to the concepts and equipment related to video production. Through a hands-on, project oriented approach, students will apply knowledge on filming, composition, linear/non-linear insert editing, lighting, storyboarding, audio and computer graphics/effects in order to communicate effectively using the video communication medium.

The Video Communications II-III course will expand on the student's ability to apply concepts and skills learned in the first two courses. Students will continue to refine their video production skills while completing video communication projects at a quality level consistent with post secondary programs or entry level in the career field. Students will construct studio and/or on-site editing situations and assist others with the application of video communication concepts.

Major Instructional Activities: A variety of instructional activities will be used so students can successfully apply the video communication concepts. Students will learn correct filming techniques and how to edit video and sound in order to communicate clearly. Students will also combine digital video footage with non-linear computer based editing in order to produce a video project of high quality.  Computer graphics, transitions, and filter effects will also be incorporated into video productions. Students will explore the historical background, and career fields related to video/film production in order to decide if this is a career field they may be interested in.

In Video Comm II-III students will continue to refine their video communication skills by producing a wider variety of video productions for the school and community. Projects will emphasize the application of both basic and advanced skills such as storyboarding, lighting, set design, audio techniques, advanced editing/transitions, on-site and studio based editing, and advanced computer based graphics and non-linear computer based editing.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will critique video projects in order to determine where improvements can be made. Performance will be based on how well the video communication concepts are applied and the effort each student exhibits in the completion of group projects.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the Video Communications I course, students should be able to

• Appraise the historical context and current careers related to the field of video communication.
• Create video communication projects that demonstrate understanding of the materials and equipment used in video production.
• Apply the principals of filming, composition, linear/nonlinear insert editing, lighting, audio, storyboarding, and special effects in order to communicate effectively using the video medium.
• Construct a video production using a digital video camera and a non-linear, computer based editing environment.
• Incorporate post production techniques including computer graphics and computer processed video transitions or clips as part of a video production.
• Evaluate and critique video communication projects.

Upon completion of the Video Communications II-III course, students should be able to

• Apply skills of advanced video and television production by completing video projects at a quality level demanded for entry into post secondary level video/television/film programs or entry level in the career field.
• Construct studio based or on-site video editing situations and create video productions using digital video cameras and a non-linear, computer based editing environment.
• Expand their ability to communicate a variety of thoughts, ideas, and concepts through the use of the video medium using advanced production techniques.
• Experiment with mastered video communication techniques and expand the use and understanding of computer based video technology.
• Assist others with video production projects and complete projects that can be utilized in the school or community.