- Prerequisite Course(s): None
- High School Credit = 1/2 credit per semester (Postsecondary credit = 0)
- This course will be offered: every year
- Pathway (Optional):
- Career Cluster Area: Industrial Engineering
- Source of Occupational Skills Standards: https://www.iste.org, National Educational Technology Standards
- Eligibility for Nationally Recognized Skill Certificate(s)/State License? No
- Tech Prep: No
- Is this course brokered through another institution or agency? No
- Course Description: This course is designed to teach students video camera operation and video editing. It is designed to be the first offering in a career pathway of Commercial Communication.
- Content Headings/Topics
- Camcorder basics
- Basic video making
- Photography and lighting
- Audio techniques
- Advanced camcorder and lighting techniques
- Advanced editing
- Digital mixer
Performance Standards (Learner Outcomes) | Specific Occupational Skills Standards | Alaska Reading, Writing, Math, Science Performance Standards | Alaska Content Standards | Alaska Employability Standards | Alaska Cultural Standards | All Aspects of Industry | Assessments |
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1. Demonstrate basic camcorder functions and operations. | Operation | Tech A | C4 | Technical | Demonstrate | ||
2. Utilize the instruction manual for the camcorder. | E.C.2 | LA B | A2 | Technical | Lab | ||
3. Possess a working knowledge of tape formats and assess the strengths and weakness of each format. | Productivity | LA B | Technical | Verbal | |||
4. Utilize accessory equipment to aid in video production. | Tech A | Production | Demonstrate | ||||
5. Utilize different shooting methods to achieve a desired outcome. | Tech A | Production | Demonstrate | ||||
6. Using the functions of the camera, enhance the desired shot. | Proficiency | Tech A | Production Technical | Demonstrate | |||
7. Perform in-camera editing. | Tech B | Technical | Demonstrate | ||||
8. Perform transitions from one scene to another that are logical and flow appropriately. | Communication | Technical | Demonstrate | ||||
9. Determine where insert editing and assembly editing should be used and edit accordingly. | Decision-making | Tech A | Technical | Demonstrate | |||
10. Understand and utilize video lighting and techniques that relate to the Iris, lighting extremes, shutter speeds, color temperature, setting color balance, using available light, artificial light, lighting accessories, one-light techniques, and bounce lighting. | Tech A | Technical | Demonstrate | ||||
11. Assess the appropriate microphone for the application and desired effect. | Tech A | Technical | Demonstrate | ||||
12. Create sound tracks for the video project that utilize several techniques and enhance their video production. | Tech A | A2 | Technical | Demonstrate | |||
13. Determine and use the appropriate audio editing/dubbing method that will achieve the desired sound effect. | Problem-solving | Tech D | Production | Demonstrate | |||
14. Perform special effects within the parameters set by the instructor. | Production | Demonstrate | |||||
15. Use lens, light, sound, camera shooting techniques, and miniatures to add special effects to the video production for a specific purpose. | Tech D | Production Technical | Demonstrate | ||||
16. Create scripts and storyboards that direct the production of the video and the activity that is being filmed. | Social / ethical | E.A.5 | A2 | B4 | Planning | Written | |
17. Demonstrate the understanding of different career fields associated with the film and audio industry. | B2 | C4 | Personal | Verbal |