Film and Media Studies 280 - Introduction to Video Production

Intro to Video Production

Spring
2025
01
4.00
Hazel Katz

F 1:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
FMS-280-01-202503
hkatz@smith.edu
This course provides a foundation in the principles, techniques and equipment involved in making short videos, including: development of a viable story idea or concept, aesthetics and mechanics of shooting video, the role of sound and successful audio recording, and the conceptual and technical underpinnings of digital editing. Students make several short pieces through the semester, working towards a longer final piece. Prerequisite: FMS 150 (may be concurrent) or its equivalent. Enrollment limited to 12. Application and instructor permission required.

[CE] FMS 150 (may be concurrent)

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.