VACV145 Videography
Department of Arts and Communication: Cinema/Video Production
- I. Course Number and Title
- VACV145 Videography
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 4050
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. 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.
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- This course introduces students to the equipment, techniques, and the art of videography. Through a series of exercises and projects, students explore the basic processes of motion picture production from planning and filming to editing and incorporation of sound.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- demonstrate a working knowledge of the equipment used in the video industry;
- demonstrate pre-production skills of planning, scriptwriting, and storyboarding;
- apply sound track to an individual film;
- plan, create, script, produce, and edit an individual film; and
- collaborate with other students to produce a group film.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- basic ingredients of motion pictures, light and film
- tools of motion pictures, camera, lens, and light meter
- explore how the concept of time is the basic vehicle of motion pictures
- editing, screening, and analysis of individual exercises
- screening of video projects
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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. Projects are assessed through critiques, oral presentations, and discussions. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 3/07; Revised 10/2010; New Core 8/2015; Revised 12/2015;Revised 5/20; Revised: 2/14/2023