This Sample Program Pathway is designed to provide an example of course selections in a term by term sequence. Please see an Academic Advisor for a plan specific to your academic needs.
Description: Students are introduced to the fundamental principles and elements of design, through the application of critical and creative thinking skills, messaging, and storytelling; understanding of social and cultural context, human behavior, color, typography, image and modeling, resulting in traditional and digital conceptualization of visual communication projects. Two classroom, four lab hours per week.
Term hours subtotal:
8
Description: This course introduces and explores types of video production and the process of creating a video, including pre-production (budgeting, storytelling, scripting and storyboarding), production and post-production concepts. The course will explore essential video equipment, terminology related to video production, and an historical background in the field of video production.
Description: This course introduces professional production of digital video, from concept to completion, including planning, storyboarding, recording, editing, and publishing for broadcast and online use.
Term hours subtotal:
7
Description: This course introduces students to the foundational principles and technical skills of cinematography and lighting for video production. Emphasizing visual storytelling, students will gain functional competence in composition, camera operation, lens selection, lighting design, and exposure control. By the end of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to collaborate on set, translate conceptual ideas into visual form, and produce technically sound footage that meets professional entry-level standards.
Notes: Prerequisites: VIS 1410 and VIS 1420
Prerequisites: VIS 1410 and VIS 1420
Description: This course will introduce students to the technical aspect of recording, editing, processing, and mixing audio for use in video production. Students will learn about best practices in capturing audio, industry standard hardware, and editing professional audio for output.
Notes: Prerequisites: VIS 1410 and VIS 1420
Prerequisites: VIS 1410 and VIS 1420
Term hours subtotal:
7