|
Nov 08, 2024
|
|
|
|
Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production, Micro-Credential
|
|
Return to: Programs
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. 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.
|
Return to: Programs
|
|