Evening Video Production

Location: CTEC

Fee: No cost to high school students; $1,700 for adults.

Program Description

This is an exciting, high-energy class that provides students with the fundamental concepts of video production and theories of film and cinema. Students will explore all aspects of the visual medium while building fundamental skills in videography, editing techniques, and concepts of lighting and audio. This project-based class allows students to push their creativity while writing, producing, and directing commercials, short films, music and demonstration videos, social media content, and several public service announcements.

Students clean and operate industry-standard equipment including Cannon cameras, tripods, lighting boards, and our audio booth and control room complete with a For-A HVS-100 video switcher and the Class X character generator capable of producing professional video content. Drone safety and usage is also included in the curriculum, as well as editing instruction on a variety of software.

Our program encourages students to study the history of cinema, enter film festivals and numerous competitions, and build leadership and communication skills in our state-of-the-art CTEC facility.

CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.

10 high school elective credits per semester

Bakersfield College (Dual Enrollment)

• ART B26 Video Production 1

 THINGS TO CONSIDER:

Video Production students should have a basic working knowledge of computers/Google, and average or better skills in reading, writing, and verbal communication. Students will excel in this program if they have or are willing to develop attention to detail, understanding of deadlines, discipline, and time management.