I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Advanced Camera
2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 2110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
Students will take videography to higher levels by learning to use specialty equipment/techniques, including jibs, cranes, Steadicams and creative hand-held devices. Mini-cams will be explored in a variety of Point-of-View settings. Advanced sequencing will be emphasized. Advanced camera menu functions will be explored throughout.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced Camera
All Credit(s) from the following...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced 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: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Adapt effective camera techniques in difficult or strenuous field settings |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform complex video camera procedures to enhance composition. |
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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Operate jib arms and Steadicams
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Maximize camera menu operations
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Use mini-cams effectively
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Develop freestyle hand-held techniques
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Expand on ability to compose & sequence videos
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Acquire video in low light environments
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Manipulate color balance to affect mood
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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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1) Freestyle camera
a) Shoulder techniques
b) Other hand-held techniques
2) Jib Arm
3) Steadicam
4) Point of View cameras
a) Body mounting
b) Vehicle mounting
c) Fixed mounting
5) Extreme Lighting conditions
a) Early morning
b) Harsh daylight
c) Night shooting
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2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
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1) Freestyle camera projects
2) Jib Arm camera projects
3) Steadicam projects
4) Point-of-view projects
5) Extreme lighting projects
6) Sequencing projects
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Advanced Camera
2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 2110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
Students will take videography to higher levels by learning to use specialty equipment/techniques, including jibs, cranes, Steadicams and creative hand-held devices. Mini-cams will be explored in a variety of Point-of-View settings. Advanced sequencing will be emphasized. Advanced camera menu functions will be explored throughout.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced Camera
All Credit(s) from the following...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced 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: |
| Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform complex video camera procedures to enhance composition. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Operate jib arms and Steadicams
|
|
|
Maximize camera menu operations
|
|
|
Use mini-cams effectively
|
|
|
Develop freestyle hand-held techniques
|
|
|
Expand on ability to compose & sequence videos
|
|
|
Acquire video in low light environments
|
|
|
Manipulate color balance to affect mood
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
1) Freestyle camera
a) Shoulder techniques
b) Other hand-held techniques
2) Jib Arm
3) Steadicam
4) Point of View cameras
a) Body mounting
b) Vehicle mounting
c) Fixed mounting
5) Extreme Lighting conditions
a) Early morning
b) Harsh daylight
c) Night shooting
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
1) Freestyle camera projects
2) Jib Arm camera projects
3) Steadicam projects
4) Point-of-view projects
5) Extreme lighting projects
6) Sequencing projects
|