PTV401: Video Comm II

COURSE TITLE: Video Comm II
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
CODE: PTV401
COURSE LENGTH: 36 weeks
PREPARATION: Video Communications I

Major Concepts/Content: The Video Communications Seminar course will expand on the student's ability to apply concepts and skills learned in the first two courses. Students will continue to refine their video production skills while completing video communication projects at a quality level consistent with post secondary programs or entry level in the career field. Students will construct studio and/or on-site editing situations and assist others with the application of video communication concepts.

Major Instructional Activities: Students will continue to refine their video communication skills by producing a wider variety of video productions for the school and community. Projects will emphasize the application of both basic and advanced skills such as storyboarding, lighting, set design, audio techniques, advanced editing/transitions, on-site and studio based editing, and advanced computer based graphics and non-linear computer based editing.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated by critiques of finished products, observations of innovative techniques, and effort and assistance exhibited on group projects.

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the Video Communications I course, students should be able to

  • Apply skills of advanced video and television production by completing video projects at a quality level demanded for entry into post secondary level video/television/film programs or entry level in the career field.
  • Construct studio based or on-site video editing situations and create video productions using digital video cameras and a non-linear, computer based editing environment.
  • Expand their ability to communicate a variety of thoughts, ideas, and concepts through the use of the video medium using advanced production techniques.
  • Experiment with mastered video communication techniques and expand the use and understanding of computer based video technology.
  • Assist others with video production projects and complete projects that can be utilized in the school or community.

CLUSTERS AND PATHWAYS
This course can be used to partially satisfy the requirements for an endorsement in the following pathways.

Cluster | Pathway | Required/Recommended/Related

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications | Audio & Video Technology & Film | Required
——————————–| Journalism & Broadcasting | Required

Last Revised: April 15th, 2009 at 3:47 pm.