STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Apply storyboarding, scripting, and ability to work using a client¿s description in video pre-production. (I)

 II.     Demonstrate correct set-up and operation of digital camcorders in field and studio environments. (II)

 III.    Apply advanced video recording concepts and techniques.(II)

 IV.     Demonstrate ability to correctly place and use microphones in a production using camera mics or external mics. (II)

 V.      Apply advanced aesthetic concepts used in videotape production. (II)

 VI.     Create production environments using talent, accessories/clothing, and make-up. (III)

 VII.    Diagram and stage studio productions and field productions. (III)

 VIII.   Compare and contrast synthetic environments, including virtual reality settings. (III)

 IX.     Apply advanced post-production techniques to finished video productions. (IV)

 X       Evaluate one¿s own work, as well as other students¿ video work, based upon aesthetic principles and techniques. (V)

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Advanced pre-production techniques

         A.      Storyboarding and scripting

         B.      Pre-production using client¿s description of needs

 II.     Advanced image creation and control

         A.      Camera

         B.      Lighting

         C.      Audio

         D.      Video effects

 III.    Talent and the production environment

         A.      Talent, clothing and make-up

                 1.      Performing techniques

                         a.      Performer and camera

                         b.      Audio and lighting

                         c.      Timing and prompting

                 2.      Acting techniques

                         a.      Environment and audience

                         b.      Small screen and close-ups

                         c.      Repeating action

                 3.      Auditions

                 4.      Clothing

                         a.      Texture and detail

                         b.      Color

                 5.      Make-up

                         a.      Technical requirements

                         b.      Close-ups

                         c.      Materials

         B.      Studio as production environment

                 1.      Video production studio

                         a.      Physical layout

                         b.      Major installations

                 2.      Studio control room

                         a.      Image control

                         b.      Sound control

                         c.      master control

                 3.      Studio support areas

                         a.      Scenery and property storage

                         b.      Make-up

                 4.      Scenery, properties and set dressings

                 5.      Set design

                         a.      Process message

                         b.      Floor plan

                         c.      Prop list

                         d.      Using the floor plan for setup

                         e.      Evaluating the floor plan

         C.      Field production and synthetic environments

                 1.      Electronic news gathering

                         a.      News gathering

                         b.      Transmission

                 2.      Electronic field production

                         a.      EFT preproduction

                         b.      Production

                         c.      Using a checklist for field production equipment

                 3.      Synthetic environments

                         a.      Computer-generated settings

                         b.      Virtual reality

                         c.      Interactive video

 IV.     Advanced post-production techniques

         A.      Aesthetics

         B.      Use of text and credits

 V.      Presentation and critique

         A.      Self-critique

         B.      Providing feedback to other students