Video Journalism Short Course

On the Video Journalism Short Course, students learn how to plan, shoot and edit video stories using both cameras and phones. Video journalism can be used effectively to attract viewers and grip their attention quickly and efficiently. This course teaches students how to plan, shoot, edit and upload video stories for websites, using both cameras and phones. The course has an emphasis on digital storytelling rather than traditional TV and offers professional video techniques to enhance web projects. By the end of this course, students should be able to: • Shoot well-framed, quality video with good sound • Edit material together using professional editing software • Successfully embed their finished product online Topics covered: • Shooting video for the web • Storytelling, framing and interviewing • Planning shoots • Camera techniques: shooting interviews, sequences and cutaways • Location shooting exercise • Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro • Formats and uploads By the end of the course students will have: • Developed new skills • Experienced life on campus • Had the chance to network and share ideas with students from across the globe • Received feedback and critique on assignments