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:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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

1. Preproduction 
• General terms of production  
• Processes of pre-planning 
  • Brainstorming, creative concept, treatments, scripts, outlines 
2. Field Production 
• Recording media meant to enhance the editing process 
3. 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  
  • Close captioning 

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