Discipline: Broadcasting Technology (Film/Television) Degree Credit  [X]
Non Credit  [ ]
Nondegree Credit  [ ]
Comm Service  [ ]
 

Riverside Community College District
Integrated Course Outline of Record

Film/Television 67


COURSE DESCRIPTION
67 Introduction to Video Production Units: 2.00
 
Prerequisite: None.
 
An introduction to video production procedures, practices and production equipment. Students will learn the basic components, proper care and use of a video camera and editing equipment, the three stages of the production process and electronic storytelling. Intended for career exploration and for non-majors. May be taken a total of two times. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory.
 
SHORT DESCRIPTION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE
Introduction to the video production process and video production equipment including camcorders and editing equipment.
 
ADVISORY ENTRY SKILLS
None.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
 Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

1.   Identify and describe the three phases of the video production 
      process.

2.   Identify and describe the functions of the major components of a 
      video camcorder and edit bay.

3.   Use standard video production terminology appropriately.

4.   Demonstrate proper care and handling of video camcorder and 
      editors.

5.   Utilize a video camera to gather raw footage that is well 
      composed, in focus, well lit and appropriate to the selected video 
      segment.

6.   Plan and produce a 2-minute video segment using straight cuts 
      only.

7.   Identify and differentiate between analog and digital video 
      formats.

8.   Describe career opportunities and desirable characteristics of 
      workers in television production and entertainment industries.
 
COURSE CONTENT
  TOPICS
 
  1. Three phases of video production process
    1. Pre-production, production, post-production
    2. Functions of each phase
    3. Crew responsibilities in each phase
  2. Electronic Field Production (EFP) and Electronic News Gathering (ENG)
    1. Production characteristics
    2. Similarities and differences
  3. Standard video terminology
  4. Video Camcorder
    1. Analog and digital
    2. Parts of the camcorder
    3. Connectors
    4. Parts of videotape
  5. Components of an Edit Bay
    1. Analog
    2. Digital
  6. Elements of effective video composition
    1. Lighting
    2. Framing
    3. Composition
  7. Straight-cut editing
  8. Story development
  9. Video and audio mixing

Students are also assigned reading, writing and other outside assignments equivalent to two hours per one hour lecture.
 
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
 Methods of instruction used to achieve student learning outcomes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Presenting class lectures, discussions and demonstrations in order to introduce students to principles, concepts and equipment.
  • Assigning cooperative learning tasks that enable students to practice skills in the use, care, proper storage of equipment. 
  • Assigning small group activities that give students experience in working cooperatively in a team environment to create and problem solve.
  • Inviting guest lecturers to share industry perspectives and expectations.
  • Taking field trips to expose students to state-of-the-industry workplace environments. 
 
METHODS OF EVALUATION
 Students will be evaluated for progress in and/or mastery of learning outcomes by methods of evaluation which may include, but are not limited to:

  • Class and small-group exercises that give students an opportunity to demonstrate mastery of skills in a real or simulated recording environment.
  • Quizzes and exams that enable instructor to assess students’ comprehension of key concepts and principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to set up and utilize a video cameras and microphones and demonstrated ability to perform straight-cut edits.
ASSIGNMENTS

Required Reading Assignments


Required Writing Assignments


Other Outside-of-Class Assignments
 
COURSE MATERIALS
 All materials used in this course will be periodically reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate for college level instruction. Possible texts include:

  • Zettl, Herbert. Video Basics 4. Thomson-Wadsworth, 2004.
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