Video Production
Business Division
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- VIDEO 112 Video Foundations . 5 CR
- Introduces the basics of video production utilizing a personal camcorder and video editing equipment. Students study video technologies, basic equipment operation, video composition, basic lighting and audio production planning, and visual storytelling. Students work in groups to create video projects utilizing post-production editing. Same as CMST 112 (prev COMM 112). Either VIDEO 112 or CMST 112 (prev COMM 112) may be taken for credit, not both.
- VIDEO 122 Audio & Recording I . 5 CR
- Introduces basic audio for use in video and computer media applications. Topics include basic sound characteristics, microphones, single and multi-track recording techniques, and sound reinforcement and enhancement. Students work on a production team to complete audio productions.
- VIDEO 210 Video Editing & Streaming . 5 CR
- Covers computer-based video editing technologies. Topics include creation of digital video productions for inclusion in multimedia and web applications such as QuickTime and creation of video productions using digital non-linear editing technology. Prerequisite: VIDEO 112 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 213 Audio & Recording II . 5 CR
- Covers the acquisition, recording, processing, mixing, and distribution of digital audio for media applications. Students get hands-on practice working in multimedia, web, and digital video environments. Format includes readings, lectures, demonstrations, and audio-related projects in various digital media. Prerequisite: VIDEO 112 and VIDEO 122, and WEBMM 110 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 215 Video Field Production . 5 CR
- Continues VIDEO 112 in a field setting, including intermediate and advanced shooting and editing techniques. Students practice field lighting and audio, production budgeting and planning, script writing, and storyboarding. Student production teams create professional-quality video productions. Prerequisite: VIDEO 112 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 218 Video Studio Production . 5 CR
- Continues VIDEO 112 in a video production studio setting. Students learn studio production planning, lighting, and audio along with basic video engineering. Students practice all crew positions, including floor director, camera operator, lighting technician, audio technician, technical director, and program director. Prerequisite: VIDEO 112 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 221 Intermediate Video Production . 5 CR
- Presents production techniques for a variety of video applications, including theatrical, news gathering, informational, and documentary-style productions. Students focus on pre-production planning and combining studio and field production into a final presentation, and help produce programming for college cable channel. Prerequisite: VIDEO 112, and VIDEO 215, and VIDEO 218 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 224 Motion Graphics I . 5 CR
- Introduces the fundamentals of motion graphics. Students gain experience in using basic motion graphics tools and processes to develop simple motion graphics products, and use basic special effects and edit motion graphics pieces to convey message and mood. Prerequisite: ANIM 121 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 225 Motion Graphics II . 5 CR
- Develops knowledge and skills to create professional motion graphics products in a production team environment. Students gain proficiency in the use of basic and advanced features of graphic motion computer tools in order to develop integrated and seamless video products, and create professional broadcast products for specific applications. Prerequisite: VIDEO 224 at BCC with a C- or better, or entry code.
- VIDEO 271 Production Systems . 4 CR
- Presents a systematic approach to production management and operations. Students analyze the systems within BCC-TV operations and learn to work effectively as production team members. Requires basic word-processing skill. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 272 Technical Operation for Video . 4 CR
- Covers set-up and operation of BCC-TV studio and field equipment. Students work with video recorders, audio systems, lighting systems, character generator, field cameras and tripods, and editing systems. Also introduces computer animation program and A/B-roll linear editor. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 273 Production Practicum I . 4 CR
- Gives practical experience as camera operator, audio technician, control room technician, or other crewmembers for designated productions. Students also learn to operate various stations in the Channel 28 headend (including duplication, computer graphics, satellite downlinking). Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 274 Production Design . 4 CR
- Presents a systems approach to the production process. Topics include design, treatments, storyboards, publicity, budgets, and scripts, scouting locations and assembling a crew, compiling and analyzing audience profiles, impact, and feedback, increasing audio, video, and post-production values, ethics and integrity. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 275 Computer-Video Integration I . 4 CR
- Covers the operation of computer animation software to create function animations and the use of linear and non-linear editor systems. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 276 Production Practicum II . 4 CR
- Provides experience in editing programs and functioning in crew positions. Students use linear and non-linear editing systems, function as technical director, floor director, and assistant producer or director, organize and operate videoconferences, and create publicity materials using desktop publishing software. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 277 Production Management . 4 CR
- Covers elements of directing fiction and non-fiction programming. Topics include writing scripts and developing characters, staging; camera work, and directing interviews, demonstrations, and commercials. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 278 Computer-Video Integration II . 4 CR
- Covers advanced applications of computer animation programs, word processing programs, and digital video switcher for television and business. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 279 Production Practicum III . 4 CR
- Provides experience in advanced-level production processes. Topics include client interviews, content development and research, audience and purpose, timelines and budgets, production book management, location and studio supervision and direction, post-production requirements, and program evaluation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 280 Production Portfolio . 3 CR
- Allows students to design resumes and portfolios and develop employment strategies. Students design production resumes, compile and edit resume videotapes, create written resumes, practice job-search networking, and conduct job interviews. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 281 Career Preparation . 6 CR
- Allows students to identify and secure an internship in media production and complete a contract of employment. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 282 Production Practicum IV . 3 CR
- Provides experience on multiple production projects. Students seek out and create projects, work with producers to develop concepts, oversee production quality, and evaluate results and audience feedback. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.
- VIDEO 294/295/296/297 Special Topics in Video . V1-10 CR
- Covers supplementary or self-supporting courses offered for college credit. Topics are announced in the class schedule. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Advanced Video Program and permission of instructor.