Video Production Online Curriculum
Introduction to Video Production
The BBMS Video Production Online Curriculum is designed to fulfill the Technology Applications: Video Technology course for Middle School outlined by Texas Education Code.
In this online course you learn about video technology by following the three
main steps of video production:
- Pre-production - planning and preparing people, content, and equipment;
- Production - using the components of a video production system--video, audio,
talent, sets;
- Post-production - editing.
Your Video Production Binder
To keep track of your learning activities, you can ask for a binder to hold course materials you receive or print out during your study.
The binder is kept in the library so you have access to it while you are
studying video production. Binders are returned to Ms P at completion of the
coursework.
Classroom Guidelines
The first document for you to print out is "Video Production Classroom Guidelines."
Read the class rules carefully and be sure you understand classroom requirements. Then sign the document and place it in
the front of your binder.
Self-Paced Online Instructional Modules
Course information is presented through 3-part instructional modules that include:
- a Careers-in-Television handout
- a Lesson of readings, videos, handouts, and equipment use
- a Project that utilizes new and prior learning.
You can work at your own pace to complete the modules, but you must complete the appropriate instructional module to use
Video Production Lab equipment in the BBMS Library-Media Center.
Instructional modules are organized by the jobs that must be
performed during the 3 steps of video production. Each module builds on knowledge and
skills developed in previous modules. It isn't required that you do the modules in order;
but you will learn more and better if you follow the order of lessons as outlined below.
- Module 1 - The Producer & the Production Team
- CIT: Producer = guides the entire video production, organizes people & equipment
Content: 3 Steps of Video Production, the Production Team
Project: Guided Tour of BBMS Video Production Lab & Job Prioritization
- Module 2 - The Talent & Presentation Techniques
- CIT: News/weather anchors = person the viewers see onscreen, presents the
content
Content: Four On-camera Presentation Techniques; wardrobe & makeup
Project: Audition Interview (as interviewer and interviewee)
- Module 3 - Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
- CIT: Scriptwriter = creates outline, rough/final draft, dialogue, storyboard
Content: Script elements, video vocabulary, cue cards, types of storyboards
Project: Create script, storyboard, cue cards for a news broadcast
- Module 4 - The Camera & Camera operator
- CIT: Videographer = responsible for camera, lighting, sequence of filming
Content: 3 C's of Videography: Clarity, Composition, Continuity
Project: Experimental video of school
- Module 5 - The Studio Director - Set, Props & Lighting
- CIT: Director = works with talent, sets up studio and coordinates camera shots
- Content: Organizing the Tech crew; lighting basics
Project: Commercial or How-to video
- Module 6 - The Audio Engineer - Microphones, Music, Sound effects
- CIT: Audio engineer = responsible for microphones, music, sound effects
Content: Sound equipment, music, transitions & overdubs
Project: Music video
- Module 7 - The Video Features Operator - Graphics & Transitions
- CIT: Graphic artist = creates transitions, pictures or video inserts, titles, captions, credits
Content: Video mixer, visual presenter, character generator, DVD/VCR
Project: Video biography or video resume (becomes student portfolio)
- Module 8 - The Booth/Tech Director - Advanced Videography
- CIT: Booth/Tech Director = works with booth crew, oversees all editing
- Content: Screen direction, transitions, movement; video editing software & equipment
Project: Finish video biography/resume (final exam for course)
As you work through modules, you will learn many new words. A Glossary of terms used by video technology professionals is available through the Glossary link at left, in the navigation menu. You can print a copy for your video production binder if you like.
Curriculum Completion Checklist
The second handout to print out is a document entitled "Video Technology Curriculum Completion Checklist." As you finish assignments, record the date into the appropriate field of the chart and
have it initialed by Ms P to confirm completion of the module. You must show proof of completion of certain modules to use the Video Production Lab and to participate in certain videomaking activities.
Conclusion
This ends the introductory module for the Video Production Online Curriculum. We hope you will enjoy learning in this manner and will gain some valuable skills about online learning as well as developing skill in video production technology.
Ms. Paciotti, Instructor / Librarian