Students will develop basic skills in videography and video
editing using digital camcorders and non-linear editing software.
The course will consist of lectures and equipment demonstrations.
Students will produce one news package that deals with a local
event or issue.
Athena Title
Introduction to Video Jour
Prerequisite
JOUR 3090 and permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate basic technical skills in videography and video editing within a news production environment.
Topical Outline
Videography
Knowledge of video file formats and codecs
Use of tripods and other camera supports
Use of portable lighting equipment
White balance, exposure, and focusing techniques (using manual controls)
Shot composition
Shooting interviews and b-roll
Recording audio
Editing
Principles of continuity editing
Organizing files outside the editing application
Organizing projects within the editing application
3-point editing and basic trimming
Monitoring and adjusting audio levels
Importing graphics and other supporting files
Finishing and exporting a sequence for delivery to broadcast and digital platforms
