Program Overview

Explore the world of video and media production. This hands-on production course will introduce you to careers in video, television, film, computer animation and other mass media. Video production takes place both in the studio and on location. Students, working as a profession production crew, write scripts, create storyboards, and shoot and edit projects. Editing and special effects are completed in the classroom where we have state-of-the-art editing and animation facilities. Students practice all phases of production creating a series of projects that explore different industries, feature filmmaking, music video production, television advertisements, documentaries and video art. This program requires students to possess proficient written and communication and visual skills.

Units:

* Computer Animation & Special Effects
* Camera: Mechanics and Aesthetics
* Film Industry
* Directing and Producing
* Editing: Mechanics and Aesthetics
* Resume/Portfolio
* Television Industry
* Lighting: Mechanics and Aesthetics
* Script Writing
* Studio Production
* Sound: Mechanics and Aesthetics
* Digital Imaging
* Advertising Industry

Job Opportunities:

* Director
* Lighting Grip
* Camera Operator
* Producer
* Editor
* Computer Animator
* Audio Engineer
* Special Effects
* Graphics

Credits/Embedded Credit:
Up to six units of credit. Embedded Science Credit. (Fine Arts credit available.)

Articulation:
Articulated college credits with Castleton State College, Lyndon State College, Art Institute of New England and the New England School of Communication.

Certification:
Students completing the program with an 80 or better average receive a certificate from the

Visit the Stafford Technical Center website for more information on applying

Video Students visit the WCAX studios in Burlington, Vermont.