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Active as of Fall Semester 2014
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:
This is a second year course for students who have successfully completed all videography first year classes. Students will apply techniques for capturing complex and artistically advanced motion pictures using a variety video cameras and support equipment. Specialty devices including jibs, floating camera systems and point-of-view cameras. Advanced sequencing will be emphasized. Macro videography, artistic videography and action videography are all explored in this practical application course.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced Camera
All Credit(s) from the following...
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
VPRO 1110 | Video Workflow | 3 cr. |
VPRO 1114 | Camera Operations | 3 cr. |
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced Camera
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Videography Production, AAS
Videograph Production, Diploma
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 methods of recording in difficult or strenuous field settings. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Fulfill requirements of entire production process through development of semester-long video project. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform complex video camera procedures to enhance composition which translates into superior quality production. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Safely operate jib arms effectively;
- Utilize advanced camera menu operations;
- Use POV cameras effectively;
- Develop freestyle hand-held techniques;
- Expand ability to compose & sequence videos;
- Acquire video in extreme environments;
- Manipulate color balance to affect program mood;
- Safely operate floating camera support systems effectively;
- Incorporate innovative directing techniques;
- Incorporate effective macro videography methods for close up applications;
- Applying internal artistic effects to recordings;
- Gather experience in operating large-format broadcast cameras;
- Complete a feature production employing techniques and equipment utilized in this course.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Following Action
- Highlights
- Live Broadcast style
- Producing/Directing
- Process Message
- Visualization
- Steadicam
- Jibs & Cranes
- Standard jib moves
- Short-sticking
- Jibs in interviews
- Point of View cameras
- Body mounting
- Vehicle mounting
- Fixed mounting
- Artistic Shooting
- Time lapse
- Extreme shutter
- Night shooting
- Overcranking
- undercranking
- High Speed photography
- Large-format cameras
- Interaction with client
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Labs will primarily consist of a series of Practical Exams that will take place on alternating weeks. Practicals will alternate with students producing a semester-long feature video on topic chosen by instructor.
- Practical #1 Following Action
- Practical #2 Close Up Photography
- Practical #3 Jibs (perform 5 basic jib moves.)
- Practical #4 Floating Steadicam
- Practical #5 Artistic Effects
- Practical #6 Point of View Cameras
- Practical #7 on Large Profile Cameras
- FINAL PRACTICAL - Completed Department Promotional Videos approved by client
Each practical will take approximately 2 hours per student to complete
Final practical will require approximately 30 hours to complete
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:
This is a second year course for students who have successfully completed all videography first year classes. Students will apply techniques for capturing complex and artistically advanced motion pictures using a variety video cameras and support equipment. Specialty devices including jibs, floating camera systems and point-of-view cameras. Advanced sequencing will be emphasized. Macro videography, artistic videography and action videography are all explored in this practical application course.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 2110 - Advanced Camera
All Credit(s) from the following...
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
VPRO 1110 | Video Workflow | 3 cr. |
VPRO 1114 | Camera Operations | 3 cr. |
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):
Videography Production, AAS
Videograph Production, Diploma
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Fulfill requirements of entire production process through development of semester-long video project. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Perform complex video camera procedures to enhance composition which translates into superior quality production. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Safely operate jib arms effectively;
- Utilize advanced camera menu operations;
- Use POV cameras effectively;
- Develop freestyle hand-held techniques;
- Expand ability to compose & sequence videos;
- Acquire video in extreme environments;
- Manipulate color balance to affect program mood;
- Safely operate floating camera support systems effectively;
- Incorporate innovative directing techniques;
- Incorporate effective macro videography methods for close up applications;
- Applying internal artistic effects to recordings;
- Gather experience in operating large-format broadcast cameras;
- Complete a feature production employing techniques and equipment utilized in this course.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Following Action
- Highlights
- Live Broadcast style
- Producing/Directing
- Process Message
- Visualization
- Steadicam
- Jibs & Cranes
- Standard jib moves
- Short-sticking
- Jibs in interviews
- Point of View cameras
- Body mounting
- Vehicle mounting
- Fixed mounting
- Artistic Shooting
- Time lapse
- Extreme shutter
- Night shooting
- Overcranking
- undercranking
- High Speed photography
- Large-format cameras
- Interaction with client
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Labs will primarily consist of a series of Practical Exams that will take place on alternating weeks. Practicals will alternate with students producing a semester-long feature video on topic chosen by instructor.
- Practical #1 Following Action
- Practical #2 Close Up Photography
- Practical #3 Jibs (perform 5 basic jib moves.)
- Practical #4 Floating Steadicam
- Practical #5 Artistic Effects
- Practical #6 Point of View Cameras
- Practical #7 on Large Profile Cameras
- FINAL PRACTICAL - Completed Department Promotional Videos approved by client
Each practical will take approximately 2 hours per student to complete
Final practical will require approximately 30 hours to complete