I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Video Editing Workflow
2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 1110
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
The workflow of video production ends with editing. This course offers entry-level exploration of professional video editing. Students will learn the techniques used in Adobe Premiere® to complete professionally produced videos and produce commercials, documentaries, and fictional narratives. While the emphasis is on post-production, basic strategies of all production aspects will be examined. Students will complete the course with a minimum of one portfolio video of their own making. This course is an excellent gateway into the video production world.
5. Placement Tests Required:
Accuplacer (specify test): |
No placement tests required |
Score: |
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6. Prerequisite Courses:
VPRO 1110 - Video Editing Workflow
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
VPRO 1110 - Video Editing Workflow
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Bemidji State University, MASC 2243 Video Editing, (3 cr)
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
Bemidji State University, Mass Communications BS, 3/27/19
3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:
- Advanced Standing
- Military Experience
- Specialty Schools
- Demonstration
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Videography Production, AAS
Videography Production, Diploma
Master Video Producer, Diploma
Social Media Producer, Diploma
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Trace a motion picture project from conception to completion, through structured activities in the three phases of production. |
Utilize appropriate technology |
Produce completed videos using current industry standard editing software and computers. |
Apply ethical principles in decision-making |
Apply journalistic integrity to all levels of production. Avoid plagiarism in scripting and creative development. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
- Identify key components of the video-production process;
- Recognize, apply and evaluate basic concepts of editing;
- Apply industry standard protocols to edit decisions;
- Gain proficiency in Adobe Premiere®;
- Create effective commercials (ads) for marketing to social media;
- Explore successful storytelling styles that establish coherent communication of ideas; and
- Export videos to multiple broadcast and social media platforms.
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Preproduction
- General terms of production
- Processes of pre-planning
- Brainstorming, creative concept, treatments, scripts, outlines
- Field Production
- Recording media meant to enhance the editing process
- Postproduction
- Basic concepts of editing
- Importing media
- Organizing media
- Timelines and tracks
- Navigating edit applications
- Transitions
- Trimming
- Audio editing
- Advanced concepts of editing
- Creating graphics
- Exporting to multiple platforms
- Distribution
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
Lab Outline: During labs, students will concentrate on producing videos applying the following concepts:
Project 1 - Continuity
Project 2 – Visual storytelling techniques
Project 3 – Editing soundbites
Project 4 – Documentary storytelling
Project 5 – Demonstration Video storytelling
Project 6 – Advanced concepts of editing
Project 7 – Exporting and Distribution
Project 8 – Final Editing Exam – putting it all together
- Video projects will progressively become more complex – adding challenges and problem-solving opportunities.
- Average editing time per project, per student is 9 hours