NVP 2137 - Video 5: Narrative Documentaries

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 2
Course Description: This advanced course applies the previously covered techniques of pre-production, production, and post-production to more complex narrative video production projects including a documentary film. Advanced editing processes are integrated with camera, lighting, and audio operation. This course provides the opportunity to plan, shoot, and edit several productions.

Note: Some class assignments require students to move, lift, and carry video equipment.

Note: The basis of this industry is to travel to the location of the subject to be filmed. With this in mind, students will be required to travel to locations off-campus and outside of class times to film content for this course. Each student has the responsibility to provide themselves with reliable transportation or adequate arrangements for rides.
MnTC Goals
None

Prerequisite(s): NVP 2133  
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: Concurrently enrolled in NVP 2135  and NVP 2139  

Major Content

1. Documentary film producers and other careers in filmmaking and video production
2. Working with a client
3. Creating a narrative Public Service Announcement
4. Creating a documentary film

1. describe the role of a documentary film producer
2. produce a short documentary film.
3. evaluate customer needs
4. prepare pre-production proposals for advanced productions.
5. coordinate crew, equipment, and facilities to film an advanced production.
6. operate video equipment in advanced productions.
7. manage project teams.
8. demonstrate editing techniques to complete an advanced production.

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