VIDEOGRAPHY PRODUCTION A.A.S. DEGREE
Program Course Requirements

First Year - Fall Semester (15-16 credits)
ENGL 1422  Practical Writing, 3 cr OR ENGL 1410 Composition I, 4 cr
GDES 1146 Video Graphics, 3 cr
VPRO 1110  Video Editing Workflow, 3 cr
VPRO 1114  Camera Operations, 3 cr
General Education, 3 cr

First Year - Spring Semester (16 credits)
GDES 2130 Motion Graphics I, 3 cr
VPRO 1128  Business of Media, 3 cr
VPRO 1100*  Media Script Writing, 3 cr
VPRO 1126  Media Lighting and Sound, 4 cr
General Education, 3 cr

Second Year - Fall Semester (16 credits)
GDES 2134 Motion Graphics II, 3 cr
VPRO 2104  CLC Productions I, 4 cr
VPRO 2110  Advanced Camera, 3 cr
VPRO 2112  Advanced Video Editing, 3 cr
General Education, 3 cr

Second Year - Spring Semester (13 credits)
GDES 2132  Designs in Social Media, 2 cr
VPRO 2106  CLC Productions II, 4 cr
VPRO 2130  Creative Development, 4 cr
General Education, 3 cr

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT -  60 credits

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Career Description: Nationally and regionally, the industry is in a dramatic growth period with the explosion of internet and mobile delivery options. Organizations are increasingly turning to web-based video conferencing for corporate communications. Video content has become the de facto form of communication in business. According to Minnesota State CAREERwise, the outlook for editors, producers, directors, graphic designers and social media directors is for high growth between 2016 and 2026. Our focused approach to hands-on learning at Central Lakes College ensures graduates will be positioned appropriately for successful entry into the industry.

Program Information: Central Lakes College Videography is designed to simulate the experience of an actual production environment. Students produce authentic videos for actual clients who are in pursuit of video content. The curriculum has an emphasis on learning in a lab-based environment. We believe learning is enhanced by frequent repetition of basic filmmaking procedures. That’s why students at CLC write, shoot and edit content every week, using the latest technology in equipment and software. Our goal is simple: prepare students for entry-level careers in media – which includes television, filmmaking, corporate communications, webcasting and social media content.

Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:

• Apply protocol and safety in video production working environments;
• Recognize and apply knowledge in script writing, camera operation, sound recording, editing, and production design for video applications;
• Utilize video production equipment and software programs used in videography applications and creating special effects;
• Analyze and apply appropriate lighting techniques for motion picture programming; and
• Encode video files for distribution to broadcast, web, and digital recording.

Special Program Requirements:

In addition to the program requirements listed above, students must meet the following conditions in order to graduate:

1. College Cumulative GPA Requirement: The cumulative grade point average (GPA) of credits attempted and completed at CLC must be at least 2.0;
2. College Technical Core GPA Requirement: The cumulative GPA of credits attempted and completed towards the technical core of the diploma or degree must be at least 2.0; and
3. Residency Requirement: students must complete 25% (15) of their credits at Central Lakes College.

Faculty Biography: Mark Ambroz is a television producer specializing in corporate communications, commercials and documentary programming. He is owner of One Guy Short Productions in Brainerd, Minnesota. His 25 years in production include 11 years at KARE 11 in Minneapolis, 7 years at Babe Winkelman Productions and 6 years as producer for Gander Mountain’s “We Live Outdoors” television series. His client list includes Federal Ammunition, Bemidji State University, Lindner Media Productions, Seven Clans Casino and Mills Fleet Farm. He believes that the key to successful production is a broad knowledge of the entire video workflow. Four years ago, Ambroz made a course-correction in his career and became the principal instructor for the Videography program at Central Lakes College.