PO 262 - Video II

Description
This course is designed for students who already possess the basic knowledge of video practices in photography. It is intended to provide exploration of advanced tools and to introduce students to concepts and practices that they will encounter while working as video artists in the professional environment. Aesthetic outcomes will be achieved through concept development and work flow practices that make high quality video art possible.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 6
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: PO 260 (D- or Higher)
English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: No
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate an advanced use of the DSLR system for shooting video.

2. Understand the differences between a mirrorless and a DSLR camera.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of camera systems.

4. Apply correctly different lighting strategies for shooting video.

5. Demonstrate how to use gimbals, shoulder rigs, and sliders.

6. Understand and demonstrate how to enhance the audio inputs on the camera and capture high-quality audio.

7. Demonstrate an advanced use of the post-processing workflow.

8. Know and demonstrate how to optimize and deliver video for several different platforms

9. Understand the differences between creating videos for the art and the commercial worlds.

10. Use creativity and alternative thinking to brainstorm new ideas and possible solutions to problems or issues.

11. Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Course Outline:
I. Camera System

A. DSLR video components and advance features

B. The lens system: prime, zoom, cinematography lens, special lenses, and adaptors

C. Mirrorless video features. Other kinds of video cameras

D. Image stabilization in camera and lenses and shooting techniques

II. Lighting

A. Continuous lights: LED, fluorescents, and hot lights

B. Lighting in the studio: the interview lighting

C. On location: natural lighting

D. Mixing artificial and natural lighting

III. Support and Grip

A. Stabilizing shots with gimbals

B. Shooting with a shoulder rig

C. Manual and motor sliders

D. Mounting cameras in unusual places

IV. Audio, Sound, and Music

A. Enhancing audio inputs with adapters

B. Working with wireless microphones

C. Recording environmental sound

D. Creative commons and copyright issues in the music industry

V. Post-Process Workflow

A. Ingesting from multiple cards on location and in the studio

B. Advance features in Premiere Pro

C. Histogram, vectorscope, waveform, and color grading strategies

D. Adobe Media Encoder: delivering the right video for different platforms

VI. Art and Commercial Outcomes

A. Video Art: historical antecedent and present situation

B. Displaying video for exhibitions and art gallery

C. Corporate video

D. The interview process

E. Elements of cinematography: creating a short movie

Approved for Online and Hybrid Delivery?:
No
Instructional Strategies:

Lecture: 10-20%

Studio: 30-60%

Demonstration/Mediated Instruction: 20-40%

Discussion/Critique: 10-30%
Mandatory Course Components:
None
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: N/A

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Studio - 1:1-2
Total Studio Hours Per Week: 6
People Soft Course ID Number: 104959
Course CIP Code: 50.0799
Maximum Course Enrollment: 15
General Room Request: Main 429, Main 407 (Digital Lab)

School: School of Liberal Arts
Department: Visual Arts
Discipline: PO
First Term Valid: Fall 2018 (8/1/2018)
1st Catalog Year: 2018-2019
Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), 18 graduate credit hours in discipline being taught (MTA & HLC Requirement)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor should possess a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Photography and teaching experience at the college level.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2022-2023