Course Description

Digital Video Production 2 is a yearlong capstone course that applies the fundamental knowledge and skills in Digital Video Production 1. Students will collaborate to write, storyboard, shoot original video content, and edit projects using industry standard software. History of art and film, aesthetics, criticism, and related careers are important elements of the course. Students will develop their skills using the elements of art and the principles of design as they produce videos of different genres and purposes.
Students will be able to identify, understand, and use the elements of art and principles of design applied to video. They will develop and apply these skills as they create original videos. Students will analyze the historical role of film and video as an art form and a means of communication. Using the vocabulary of art and film, students will critically analyze, judge, and respond to their own videos as well as the work of various filmmakers. Students will research and analyze historical styles, techniques, influences, and roles of various films and filmmakers. Working in teams to problem solve, manage time and resources will assist students in strengthening skills that can be applied to future careers in digital video production. Activities in this course include work-based learning that connects students to industry and the local community. Throughout the year, students will develop a portfolio of original video pieces to self-evaluate and present to a panel of industry professionals at course culmination.