VCDP 1253: Video Production
Effective date
September 2023
Department
Visual Comm Design Diploma
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students will be introduced to basic video production, from planning and storyboarding through to final editing. Students will shoot their own video footage and create their own graphic assets and then use professional video-editing software to create final videos that can be exported for use on various platforms. Projects will explore technical video production topics like lighting, sound, white balance, colour and exposure, transitions, title screens, timing, and export settings.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Create a storyboard for a video project, considering the desired message and aesthetic
- Describe the key characteristics of a well-produced video
- Light and shoot basic video footage
- Use professional video-editing software to edit together footage and graphic assets and export a final video for use on various platforms
- Make colour and exposure corrections and other basic adjustments to video footage
- Discuss the cultural influence of video and the related ethical concerns designers should consider
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
1. Interview with department to discuss previous experience
2. A portfolio assessment of previously completed related work OR
3. The demonstration of skills via the successful completion of 1-4 related projects/assignments similar to those completed in the course, chosen at the discretion of the department
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 12
Total Hours: 54
Instructional Strategies
A combination of lecture, demonstration, production simulations, problem solving, practical labs and reflective discussion will be used throughout this course.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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30
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Final project
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Assignments
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30
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Assignments
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Lab Work
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30
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May include in-class exercises, assignments, quizzes/tests, and work-in-progress
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Participation
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10
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Participation and professionalism
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Course topics
- Video production
- Planning and storyboarding
- Video editing software and techniques
- Shooting video
- Creating graphic assets for video
- Lighting
- White balance
- Transitions
- Title screens
- Basic adjustments
- Export settings
- The cultural influence of video
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.