I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Advanced Field Methods

2. Course Prefix & Number:
VPRO 2116

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 4

4. Course Description:

All trained media specialists are expected to produce film-quality content at some time. This course is an accelerated exploration of advanced video techniques. Students will create complex, artistically enhanced motion pictures using a variety of cameras and equipment. In addition, students will explore professional lighting, audio and editing techniques designed to expand their professional qualifications for employment. Our classroom is the real world, setting up remote field productions in a variety of settings.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

7. Other Prerequisites
Must complete VPRO Camera Operations and Video Editing Workflow or previous professional experience in video field production and editing - by permission from instructor.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

Bemidji State University, MASC 3450 Advanced Field Production
(Equivalent)  3/27/19  Mass Communications

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
Videograph Production, Diploma
Social Media Content, Diploma
Master Video 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	Fulfill the requirements of the entire production process through the development of a semester-long video project.
Utilize appropriate technology	Perform complex video, editing and lighting procedures which translates into a superior quality production.
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Share responsibility with partners on group assignments.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Utilize advanced camera menu operations;
• Use POV cameras effectively;
• Attain proficiency in digital cinema cameras;
• Attain proficiency in electronic news gathering cameras;
• Manipulate color balance to affect program mood;
• Operate floating camera support systems effectively;  
• Understand advanced editing methods for generating complex timelines and effects;
• Apply safe handling skills in professional lighting devices;
• Apply basic professional lighting schemes; and, 
• 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

1. Camera Operations Review
• PAICF
• Audio into cameras
2. Point of View and cell phone cameras
• Body mounting
• Vehicle mounting
• Fixed mounting
3. Stabilizers (extension arms)
• Floating Camera Support
• Gimbals
• Sliders
• Dollies
4. Aerials and Drones
• Licensing and Safety
• Techniques
5. Artistic Shooting
• Time Lapse
• Overcranking
• undercranking
• High Speed photography
6. Advanced Editing Techniques
• Motion and animation
• Color correction and grading
• Compositing and keying
• Visual Effects
• Exporting
7. Lighting
• Setup and takedown
• Types of lights
• 3-point lighting
• High key/low key lighting
8. Feature Film Production
• Preproduction process
• Field Production process
• Postproduction process 

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

Labs will primarily consist of a series of Practical Exams that will take place on alternating weeks.  Practicals will culminate with students producing a semester-long feature film on topic written by the students. 

Each practical will take approximately 2 hours per student to complete
Final Main Semester Project will require approximately 30 hours to complete