ENG 261 Video Production Basics

(Formerly DRA 261) 

4 hours 

This pre-professional course teaches the fundamentals of video production. Students will learn practical techniques for story development, develop skills in camera operation and sound recording, and become proficient in computer-based editing on Final Cut Pro software. Workshop sessions focus on hands-on experience with the equipment, the analysis of clips from award winning films, and the application of knowledge and creativity to individual and group video projects. The ethical implications of the choices made when producing videos are explored.