Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production, Micro-Credential

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The micro-credential in Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production is designed for students to develop basic video production and post-production skills for documentary, reporting or advocacy. These skills include researching, storyboarding and scriptwriting, as well as basic cinematography, sound recording and non-linear editing. Students will also gain familiarity with the history, ethics, elements, and language of non-fiction media.This micro-credential consists of two sequential courses: AS 3247 Introduction to Video and TV followed by AS 4852 Advanced Video: Documentary . Students successfully completing the requirements of the Micro-Credential will be able to research, plan, write, film and edit short non-fiction videos.

Requirements

Students are required to take 8 credits by completing two video courses with a grade of B or higher at Old Westbury.

Required:

AS 3247 - Introduction to Video and TV Credits: 4 prerequisite = AS 2802 - Multimedia Journalism
AS 4852 - Advanced Video: Documentary Credits: 4

Skills and Competencies to be Gained

Students will:

Demonstrate the ability to use portable video cameras, tripods, microphones, portable lighting equipment,and non-linear editing systems to create original video projects;
Use TV studio equipment, including TV cameras, audio boards, lighting boards/grids, switchers, and fieldproduction equipment such as HD cameras and microphones to produce broadcast-quality videos;
Employ responsible journalism practices to create television content that is socially engaged and reflectsthe diversity of the SUNY Old Westbury community;
Pre-produce video projects and television segments using the methods of brainstorming, researching,reaching out to potential interview subjects and pre-interviewing;
Write engaging television scripts and interview questions;
Tell a story using words and images;
Understand the history, ethics, elements, and language of documentary media through critical readings,screenings, and discussions;
Demonstrate a mastery of camera and editing techniques through production of original video work;
Demonstrate the ability to critique and edit work for improved structure, technique, clarity and artistry;
Produce polished short non-fiction videos and television segments ready for screening.