Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

MCOM 2400 Video Production I

This course examines the methods of pre-production, production, and post-production for television. It includes active management of TV Piedmont.

Registration Name

Video Production I

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Offered

Demorest: Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

  1. Demonstrate initial storytelling skills using video equipment across a variety of platforms. 
  2. Some topics covered will include:
    1. Components of narrative storytelling
    2. Interviewing protocol
    3. Pre-production routines 
    4. Types of video cameras, tripods, lenses, lights, and microphones
    5. White balance, exposure, and focusing guidelines
    6. Studio vs. field lighting
    7. Shot composition
    8. Shooting B-roll & interviews
    9. Audio usage and recording sound
    10. Importing and exporting in Premiere Pro
    11. Basic editing principles and practice