I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Basic Camera
2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 1112
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
This course will introduce incoming students to professional video camera operation. Basic composition and sequencing will be covered. Safe handling will be emphasized. Standard operational functions of all cameras including focus, white balance, audio acquisition, exposure and effects will be explored.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 1112 - Basic Camera
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 1112 - Basic Camera
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
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Name of Program(s)
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Program Type
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Videography Production
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AAS Diploma
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IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Comprehends and repeats multi-step camera operation checklist |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Applies understanding of main functions of professional video cameras |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Safely handle and set up professional level video cameras
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|
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Analysis and adjustment of main functions on cameras
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|
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Compares and contrasts tape-based and media-based cameras
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Compose basic video angles
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Shoot using in-camera editing techniques and sequencing
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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Weeks 1 - 3
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1. Camera Operations
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a. White Balance
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b. Aperture
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c. Focus techniques
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d. Sound for cameras
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e. Recording formats
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2. External Controls
a. What to use, how to use them
b. Set up camera kits, indoor setup/outdoor setup
3. Lenses and Apertures
a. Lens types.
b. Getting the most out of a lens
c. Exposure
d. Focal Length
e. Depth of Field
f. Gain
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|
Weeks 4 - 8
1. Shooting Basics
- Safe setup & tear down
- Shot Angles
- Moves
2. Shot Composition
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a. Shot angles
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b. Shot movements
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c. Camera positioning
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d. Camera support
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3. Sequencing/storytelling
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a. 180 degree line
b. Creating continuous continuity
c. Jump Cuts
d. Sequencing
e. Montage
4. Advanced Shooting
a. Composition
b. Extreme Angles
c. Handheld
d. Extreme Conditions
e. Shooting Dutch
Weeks 9-14
- Long Format Camera Operations
a. Outdoor protection
b. Supporting cameras
c. Carrying long distance
d. Traveling
e. Sports Shooting
f. Nature & Game Shooting
g. Studio Cameras
h. Lipstick Cameras
Weeks 15-17
- Final Projects
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Basic Camera
2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 1112
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
4. Course Description:
This course will introduce incoming students to professional video camera operation. Basic composition and sequencing will be covered. Safe handling will be emphasized. Standard operational functions of all cameras including focus, white balance, audio acquisition, exposure and effects will be explored.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 1112 - Basic Camera
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 1112 - Basic Camera
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Videography Production
|
AAS Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Comprehends and repeats multi-step camera operation checklist |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Applies understanding of main functions of professional video cameras |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Safely handle and set up professional level video cameras
|
|
|
Analysis and adjustment of main functions on cameras
|
|
|
Compares and contrasts tape-based and media-based cameras
|
|
|
Compose basic video angles
|
|
|
Shoot using in-camera editing techniques and sequencing
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Weeks 1 - 3
|
|
1. Camera Operations
|
|
a. White Balance
|
|
b. Aperture
|
|
c. Focus techniques
|
|
d. Sound for cameras
|
|
e. Recording formats
|
|
2. External Controls
a. What to use, how to use them
b. Set up camera kits, indoor setup/outdoor setup
3. Lenses and Apertures
a. Lens types.
b. Getting the most out of a lens
c. Exposure
d. Focal Length
e. Depth of Field
f. Gain
|
|
Weeks 4 - 8
1. Shooting Basics
- Safe setup & tear down
- Shot Angles
- Moves
2. Shot Composition
|
|
a. Shot angles
|
|
b. Shot movements
|
|
c. Camera positioning
|
|
d. Camera support
|
|
3. Sequencing/storytelling
|
a. 180 degree line
b. Creating continuous continuity
c. Jump Cuts
d. Sequencing
e. Montage
4. Advanced Shooting
a. Composition
b. Extreme Angles
c. Handheld
d. Extreme Conditions
e. Shooting Dutch
Weeks 9-14
- Long Format Camera Operations
a. Outdoor protection
b. Supporting cameras
c. Carrying long distance
d. Traveling
e. Sports Shooting
f. Nature & Game Shooting
g. Studio Cameras
h. Lipstick Cameras
Weeks 15-17
- Final Projects
|