This area involves the study of the techniques and tools used to create and produce various forms of media, such as film, photography, and audio recordings.
Introduction to Media Production: Overview of media production, the role of the producer, and the various forms of media production.
Media Technology and Equipment: Overview of equipment used in media production, such as cameras, microphones, lighting, and editing software. Covers technical aspects of media production such as aspect ratio, resolution, and frame rate.
Scriptwriting and Storyboarding: Introduction to the process of writing a script and creating a storyboard. Discusses key structural components of a script, such as plot, character development, and dialogue. Explores methods for creating visual representations of a story through storyboarding.
Pre-production Planning and Budgeting: Detailed planning and budgeting process for media production, including pre-production tasks such as location scouting, casting, and scheduling, and creating a detailed production budget.
Principles of Directing and Camera Techniques: Overview of directing principles and techniques, including shot composition, camera movement, and blocking. Explores techniques for creating visual interest and conveying meaning through camera angles and movement.
Production Management and Safety: Managing production teams, ensuring safety on set, and creating a stress-free environment that allows for the best work possible. Also discusses methods for handling unforeseen circumstances, such as inclement weather or equipment failures.
Post-production Techniques: Overview of post-production techniques, including editing, sound design, color grading, and visual effects. Explores techniques for enhancing the visual, auditory, and emotional impact of the production during the post-production process.
Distribution and Marketing: Methods for getting the production to its intended audience, including online distribution and traditional distribution channels, as well as marketing and promotional strategies.