Major Concepts/Content: The Video Communication II course expands on the student's application of skills developed in the first course.  Students will use the project-oriented approach to refine their video production techniques while exploring concepts related to, but not limited to, studio production, on-site editing, video switching, lighting, scriptwriting, computer graphics, interview techniques, and computer based digital video processing.

Major Instructional Activities: A variety of instructional activities will be used to build on the application of video communication concepts. Activities will stress improvement and self-evaluation of video projects.  Additional concepts related to the following will be reflected in the video productions: directing, interviewing, video switching, studio lighting, computer graphics/effects, advanced audio/video special effects, studio productions, and non-linear computer based editing.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be evaluated by critiques of finished products, observations of innovative techniques, and effort and assistance exhibited on group projects.    

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the Video Communications II, students should be able to

• Complete video communication projects that demonstrate understanding of the materials and equipment used in video production, studio-based projects, and on-site editing situations.
• Continue applying the key principals of video communication used in course I and include concepts relating to live video switching, studio lighting, set design, script writing, studio communication and interview techniques.
• Construct video productions using digital video cameras and a non-linear, computer based editing environment.
• Evaluate and critique video/television productions for technical quality, artistic achievement, and information communication effectiveness.
• Expand on the use of computer graphics and computer based video technology involving video transitions, filter and special effects.