Live Event Videographer, Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA. The program takes 33 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $7,095.
Program Overview
Locations: Ankeny
Pathway: Design, Media, & the Arts
Program Graduation Requirements: To earn a Live Event Videographer, Certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 33
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?: - Have excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Must be ready and willing to collaborate and work with others. - Basic computer skills. - Must be able to follow directions and take direction from supervisors, clients and coworkers.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?: - Have creativity and imagination. - Be open to trying new things. - Be a self-starter.
Program Competencies: - Describe and demonstrate the multi-step process of "workflow" from the pre-production through production and post-production while working on video production assignments in studio and on location - Describe camera equipment and accessories used for video production assignments and demonstrate the appropriate use of the camera controls on various video and DSLR digital cameras - Demonstrate principles of rule-of-thirds, composition, backgrounds and setting a mood and techniques including movement, depth of field and settings (including ISO, F-stop, and zoom) - Describe various types of lighting instruments and their proper use in different production situations, including safety, positioning and power requirements - Describe various qualities of light and be able to recognize, produce, and control various lighting conditions including - diffused, direct, bounced, key, fill, various color temperatures and back light - Describe various types of audio recording equipment including microphones, digital mixers and recorders - both wired and wireless - Demonstrate proper audio recording techniques using various audio equipment to acquire clean dialogue and natural sounds on set, outside and on location - Describe non-linear editing software and how to import, edit, transition between clips, and add effects and color correct the video and audio files in order to achieve maximum storytelling and messaging impact - Demonstrate creating a sound design for video productions using dialogue, sound effects and music using sound editing software - Describe how to create a message and develop an outline and script from that message. - Describe developing characters, story lines and visualizing the shoot process through storyboarding - Demonstrate how to work with clients and fellow students to develop video projects that meets the client's goals. Describe how to communicate and persuade clients to make an effective video for them - Demonstrate creating still and motion graphics, text and creative visual effects to enhance videos
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Students may start this program Fall semester
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
What Kind of Work Will You Do?: - Video production on a crew working on sets and in studios. - Video production job at a corporation, ad agency, TV station or production company - Planning, budgeting and producing video projects with your own company. - Video production for weddings, engagements and other social functions. - Editing and finishing video projects. - Using video to communicate messages and ideas to others
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide