Instructional Technology & Literacy Curriculum

Greenwich Public Schools
Information and Technology Literacy Curriculum

 VIDEO PRODUCTION
Course Descriptions

INTRODUCTION VIDEO PRODUCTION  Part 1
1^st and/or 2^nd   Semester
161105 / 161106                 3 Blocks                 ¼ Credit

This is an introductory course in skills and techniques of operating video and digital editing equipment . It will give students with an interest in video production a working experience in various technical and artistic aspects of the video medium.  Through practical production experience, students will acquire an understanding of video as a communication medium and can explore the career opportunities. 

INTERMEDIATE VIDEO PRODUCTION Part 2
1^st and/or 2^nd semester
161125 / 161126                 3 Blocks                 ¼ Credit

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Video Production I or permission of instructor.

For students who have successfully completed the introductory class, Part I, and want to build on the skills learned.  There will be continued hands-on experience in video production, as well as instruction in using high-end digital video cameras and editing equipment.  This course will ready interested students for the advanced course in the Video production sequence.

ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION
1^st and/or 2^nd semester
161205 / 161206                 6 Blocks                ½ Credit

Prerequisite:  Introduction to Video Production Part 1 and Part 2 or written permission of the instructor and demonstrated ability in Video Production.

Students develop more sophisticated and complex produc-
tions, using special effects and inserting computer graphics to produce, direct, crew and edit school cable TV programs.  
They also learn video art, music video, TV drama and com-
puter video, on an individual project basis.  They may develop a video portfolio, which can be used for college and career placement.