COMM 205 - Video Media

3 Credits: (3 lecture)

Course Description
This course introduces students to advanced video production concepts and skills. Multi-camera operations, chroma key, and basic visual effects are explored via lecture and hands-on assignments.

Prerequisite COMM 103, Electronic Generated Imaging Corequisite COMM 203, Interactive Electronic Media.

Text
Schenk, S. and Long, B. (2021 ). The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 7th edition. Los Angeles: Foreing Films Publishing.

Objectives
The student will be able to:

A. Develop a script and storyboard.

B. Professionally light the set/characters.

C. Direct the action.

D. Edit a video for final rendering.

Content
A. Operation of audio and video recording equipment

B. Techniques for composition

C. Study of lighting

D. Scriptwriting and Storyboarding

E. Directing

F. Editing

Student Evaluation
A. Projects and/or assignments

B. Projects and/or assignments

C. Projects and/or assignments

D. Projects and/or assignments