PTV501: Video Comm III

COURSE TITLE: Video Comm III
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CODE: PTV501
COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks
PREPARATION: Video Communications II

Major Concepts/Content: The Video Communication II course expands on the student's application of skills developed in the first course. Students will use the project-oriented approach to refine their video production techniques while exploring concepts related to, but not limited to, studio production, on-site editing, video switching, lighting, scriptwriting, computer graphics, interview techniques, and computer based digital video processing.

Major Instructional Activities: A variety of instructional activities will be used to build on the application of video communication concepts. Activities will stress improvement and self-evaluation of video projects. Additional concepts related to the following will be reflected in the video productions: directing, interviewing, video switching, studio lighting, computer graphics/effects, advanced audio/video special effects, studio productions, and non-linear computer based editing.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated by critiques of finished products, observations of innovative techniques, and effort and assistance exhibited on group projects.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the Video Communications II course, students should be able to

  • Complete video communication projects that demonstrate understanding of the materials and equipment used in video production, studio-based projects, and on-site editing situations.
  • Continue applying the key principals of video communication used in course I and include concepts relating to live video switching, studio lighting, set design, script writing, studio communication and interview techniques.
  • Construct video productions using digital video cameras and a non-linear, computer based editing environment.
  • Evaluate and critique video/television productions for technical quality, artistic achievement, and information communication effectiveness.
  • Expand on the use of computer graphics and computer based video technology involving video transitions, filter and special effects.

CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS
This course can be used to partially satisfy the requirements for an endorsement in the following pathways.

Cluster | Pathway | Required/Recommended/Related

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | Audio & Video Technology & Film | Recommended
——————————–| Journalism & Broadcasting | Recommended

Last Revised: April 15th, 2009 at 4:01 pm.