Course Overview
This course will introduce students to the basics of shooting and necessary skills required to create high quality video content for social media platforms and websites. Students will learn the stages of production, shot types, how to plan a shoot, storyboarding, and shot composition. They will also learn about the technical aspect of shooting, such as camera settings and lighting.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Troubleshoot technical problems related to sound and lighting to improve production values.
- Describe the basic physical properties of light and colour.
- Communicate technical needs and problems related to video production.
- Identify shooting techniques required to create video content for social media platforms.
- Demonstrate effective shooting techniques for engaging video storytelling.
- Plan a shoot, create a storyboard, and develop a shot list for a video project.
- Use various shot types effectively in video storytelling.
- Collaborate effectively as a production team to execute a video project.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Videography for Radio Arts and Entertainment (BCST 1107) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Radio Arts and Entertainment
Diploma Full-time
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