Home
COURSE OVERVIEW
Welcome to Advanced Film & Video Production. In this class, students explore technical & conceptual aspects of
filmmaking and video production. The courses may include analysis of films and TV shows, learning basic pre
production (planning), production (filming), and post production (editing) skills and concepts. Projects include video
montages, news style interviews, and the development of a short narrative film. Projects may vary depending on the
interests of the class.
Students are encouraged throughout the year to submit work to outside film festivals and contests as well as our very
own culminating Da Vinci Film Festival.
OBJECTIVES
Upon concluding this course, students will be able to:
Describe, discuss and operate multimedia equipment using industry terminology
Understand and demonstrate how to use a DSLR camera
Describe, discuss and complete the three phases of production.
Demonstrate mastery of non-linear editing software (Final Cut Pro and/or Adobe Premier)
Describe, discuss and engage in a personal creative process
Demonstrate an understanding of visual storytelling
Understand the importance of and engagement in cooperative work with others
WHAT ARE WE WORKING ON NOW?
YOU WILL HAVE TWO OPTIONS FOR THIS ASSIGNMENT
END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR VLOG
You have the option of revisitng our Vlog assignment, creating another entry. Since we created our vlog at the beginning of distant learning, it will be interesting to see how your perspecitve and routine has changed. You can draw comparisons from where you started to where you are now. Before completing this project, look back at your original vlog to revisit your experience during early quarentine.
ARTIST'S CHOICE
You also have the option of working on an independent project or finalizing a project that you were not able to finish this year. Is there something that you've been wanting to work on? This is your chance to bring your idea to fruition. Please write a short proposal before starting your video.
DUE DATES:
Pre-Production - Written Proposal/Summary FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH
Final Video- FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH
CONTACT AND SCHOOLOGY PAGE
Please e-mail for more information:
Link to Schoology Page:
https://nyackschools.schoology.com/course/2198759610/materials