Intro to video production - One semester dual college credit course

Video production will introduce students to key components in the field of electronic media.  Students will get experience in: camera composition, and television production, video production, digital video editing, news writing, reporting, electronic field production (EFP), and electronic news gathering (ENG).  Students will write produce and edit multiple projects to gain knowledge in each of these areas. Students need to have good writing and reading skills and a basic understanding of computers.

Audio and radio production / live radio One semester high school course

Radio/Audio production will introduce students to digital audio production, live radio, podcasts and basic audio engineering.  Students will learn how to make radio commercials, public service announcements, news, sports and entertainment segments for the radio and podcasts for the internet.  Basic computer skills, good writing and reading skills are a must.

Available Credit: High School:  3 Credits

Digital Photography One semester high school course, Fall semester only.

Students will learn the basics of digital photography, (composition, lighting and design).  The class will concentrate on the digital format and using Photoshop, iPhoto and other digital imaging software to produce photos for print and the web (creating buttons, banners, images for the web).  Students will also learn the basics of in-studio photography, some basic desktop publishing and will design a pamphlet and a magazine cover.  Basic computer skills and creativity are a must.

Available Credit: High School:  3 Credits

Multimedia for the Web One semester high school course, spring semester only

One semester high school course, spring semester only Video Production is highly recommended, but not required. Students will be introduced to the basics of digital photography, digital video editing, streaming video, digital audio editing, streaming audio, podcasting, and flash animation.  Students will also learn about the different file formats used on the web for video, audio, flash animation and still photography.  Students will also be able to shoot, edit and use video and audio in electronic presentations and interactive DVD’s. 

For more Detailed information about requirements and prerequisites download the Class Booklet (pdf format)