Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking Minor
Program Director: Alexander Pyles
The Video Production and Documentary Filmmaking minor helps students develop practical skills and understand the legal and ethical issues inherent in visual media production and independent filmmaking. Students get hands-on experience with camera and audio equipment, learn visual storytelling and editing techniques and work individually and in teams to create compelling digital content.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Understand the ethical guidelines and practices that govern media production and the legal implications and considerations that inform that work.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply appropriate tools and technology, including the creation and editing of video and other images.
- Understand the importance of deadlines and timelines in video production.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| JOUR347 | News Videography | 3 |
| JOUR281 | Media Law and Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| or JOUR402 | Journalism Law and Ethics | |
| Introductory Courses | 3 | |
| Choose one course: | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368L: Introduction to Studio Production) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368T: Documentary Video Production and Cinematography) | ||
| Upper-Level Electives | 6-15 | |
| Choose two-to-five courses: | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368E: Streaming and Broadcast Design) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368O: Advanced Studio Production) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368I: Motion Graphics) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368J: Promo Production) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR 368U: Virtual Production Using Unreal Engine) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR368T: Documentary Video Production and Cinematography) | ||
| Topics in Broadcast and Electronic Media (JOUR 368X: Documentary Filmmaking) | ||
| Photojournalism | ||
| Advanced Photojournalism | ||
| Introduction to Filmmaking 1 | ||
| Advanced Filmmaking | ||
| Total Credits | 15-24 | |