Video Production - Major #8511

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


This comprehensive program features production planning, camera and audio work, post-production editing techniques and technology to produce short digital video projects using standard industry software. Students will experience working in the studio, using the green room, sound room, several types of cameras, and field audio recorders. Project work includes individual, partnership and small group assignments. The skills acquired prepare students for entry-level employment in the video industry as a videographer, editor, entrepreneur, or YouTube content producer.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Demonstrate competency in production by successfully designing and completing video projects to specification using industry-standard software and editing techniques.
Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester

Term 1

13 units

GRC 22
Digital Media

3 units
Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
Introduction to digital media. Project work using an assortment of current software. Combine images, audio and video into cross-platform productions. Digital slide shows, image capture, and short video. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer

        GRC 27
        Digital Video Production

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
        Introduction to digital video production with emphasis on editing techniques. Units include planning, storytelling, vocabulary, camera handling, lighting, sound, and working with professional editing software. Students complete short exercises and create video projects. (A, CSU, UC)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer

              GRC 31
              Photoshop for Design

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              This course features Adobe Photoshop with an emphasis on graphic design. Units include production for print, web, and digital media applications. (A, CSU, UC)
              Course Details:
                  1. CSU Transfer

                    GRC 41
                    Visual Communications

                    3 units
                    Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                    Survey of the significant techniques and examples of visual communication as employed by the mass media, including newspapers, magazines, television, and advertising. Discussion and demonstration of the tools used in analyzing visual communication. Creation and analysis of images for print, web, and video. (A, CSU, UC)
                    Course Details:
                        1. CSU Transfer

                          GRC 51
                          Storyboarding

                          1 unit
                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                          Pre-visualization for animation, video, web, and game production. Introduction to media-specific storyboarding processes and techniques. (A, CSU)
                          Course Details:
                              1. CSU Transfer

                                Recommend PHOTO 6 for program prerequisite (see PHOTO 26)

                                Term 2

                                12.5 units

                                GRC 23
                                Video Editing - Adobe Premiere Pro

                                3 units
                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                Digital video editing techniques using Adobe Premiere Pro. (A, CSU)
                                Course Details:
                                1. Advisory: GRC 20B
                                2. Advisory: GRC 27
                                3. Advisory: GRC 32
                                4. Advisory: GRC 320B
                                5. Advisory: GRC 327
                                6. Advisory: GRC 332
                                  1. CSU Transfer

                                    This class is typically only offered in the spring term. 

                                    GRC 55
                                    Social Media Design

                                    3 units
                                    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                    Graphic design principles and processes directly related to current social media platforms and interactions. (A, CSU)
                                    Course Details:
                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                          PHOTO 67
                                          Drone Multimedia I

                                          0.5 units
                                          Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                          In this course, students will be introduced to aerial still and motion capture, covering both photography and video elements. Topics include safety protocols, regulations, industry applications, storytelling techniques, and software output. (A, CSU)
                                          Course Details:
                                          1. Advisory: PHOTO 6
                                            1. CSU Transfer

                                              MUS 8
                                              Audio Engineering

                                              3 units
                                              Effective Term: 2022 Fall Semester
                                              This course is an introduction to the art and science of audio engineering. It covers fundamental concepts and techniques, including the use of digital audio workstations, basic acoustics, signal flow, microphone principles and usage, studio equipment, signal processing, recording console functions, and multi-track recording procedures. Designed for students in music, commercial music and electronic media. (A, CSU, UC)
                                              Course Details:
                                                  1. CSU Transfer

                                                    ENGL 15C - Creative Writing: Playwriting or Toggle the visibility of the item detail panel FILM 7 - Introduction to Screenwriting or Toggle the visibility of the item detail panel JOURN 3 - Newswriting

                                                    3 units

                                                    ENGL 15C
                                                    Creative Writing: Playwriting

                                                    3 units
                                                    Effective Term: 2023 Spring Semester
                                                    Analysis and writing of plays for critical review. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                    Course Details:
                                                    1. Prerequisite: ENGL 1A
                                                      1. CSU Transfer
                                                        or

                                                        FILM 7
                                                        Introduction to Screenwriting

                                                        3 units
                                                        Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                        Introduction to the basic techniques for writing for the screen from story concept to completed script. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                        Course Details:
                                                        1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                                          1. CSU Transfer
                                                            or

                                                            JOURN 3
                                                            Newswriting

                                                            3 units
                                                            Effective Term: 2022 Spring Semester
                                                            News information gathering and writing for print and digital media. Includes the basics of news writing, methods and practices, interviewing, feature writing, and emphasis on writing against deadlines. Covers the ethical, policy and legal questions confronting journalists, their editors and publishers. (A, CSU)
                                                            Course Details:
                                                            1. Advisory: ENGL 1A
                                                              1. CSU Transfer

                                                                Term 3

                                                                15 units

                                                                GRC 32
                                                                Cinematography

                                                                3 units
                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                Production processes and post-production processes with a focus on technical aspects. Lighting, audio, camera work, and color correction. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                Course Details:
                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                      GRC 38
                                                                      Video Post Production

                                                                      3 units
                                                                      Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
                                                                      This course deals with post-production techniques for adjusting audio and video project quality. Units include working with mixed frame sizes, mixed frame rates, correcting color, matching color from various sources and working with log exposure using a test target. Corrective audio adjustments include audio editing tools in Premiere and the use of Adobe Audition, Photoshop and After Effects. (A, CSU)
                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                      1. Advisory: GRC 22
                                                                      2. Advisory: GRC 322
                                                                      3. Advisory: GRC 23
                                                                      4. Advisory: GRC 323
                                                                      5. Advisory: GRC 27
                                                                      6. Advisory: GRC 327
                                                                        1. CSU Transfer

                                                                          GRC 47
                                                                          Introduction to Media Appreciation

                                                                          3 units
                                                                          Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                          Fundamental principles and foundational competencies for digital artists and designers. (A, CSU, UC)
                                                                          Course Details:
                                                                              1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                GRC 53
                                                                                Adobe After Effects

                                                                                3 units
                                                                                Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                Introduction to motion graphics and video post-processing using Adobe After Effects. Projects incorporate a series of techniques used to create video special effects. (A, CSU)
                                                                                Course Details:
                                                                                    1. CSU Transfer

                                                                                      PHOTO 26
                                                                                      Lighting Principles

                                                                                      3 units
                                                                                      Effective Term: 2021 Spring Semester
                                                                                      Photographic lighting qualities, characteristics, and styles. Using studio lighting techniques, tabletop still life subjects will be photographed to emphasize problem solving and personal expression. (A, CSU)
                                                                                      Course Details:
                                                                                      1. Prerequisite: PHOTO 6
                                                                                      2. Advisory: PHOTO 12
                                                                                        1. CSU Transfer
                                                                                          Total: 40.5 units