Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Video Production Specialist will perform an ever-changing variety of video production tasks from writing scripts, capturing video and lighting, to digital non-linear editing. This person must have an understanding and ability to work with the latest technologies. Computers are a common tool and the Video Specialist must not only be creative, but have a technical grasp of new and evolving hardware and software applications as they relate to video production.
Award Outcomes
Produce media solutions for clients
Analyze end-user needs
Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard media production hardware and software
Demonstrate production workflows
Develop creative solutions with visual and audio techniques
Define roles and function as a part of a production team
Develop positive and accurate written communications
Apply legal and ethical principles to personal, social, and professional behaviors
Career Opportunities
A Video Production Specialist has the potential for finding employment in the following areas: video production and animation houses, multimedia, web development companies, law firms, training departments in large and mid-size corporations, hospitals, television broadcast and cable stations. Related positions can also be found in sales as account executives for production companies or equipment rental suppliers/vendors.
Program Requirements
Technical Studies Required 54 Credits
General Education Required 15 Credits
| COMM1280 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
General Education Elective 0 Credits
Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits
Any Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that is not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Recommended:
| MMVP2630 | Advanced Production Lab | 1 - 8 |
| MMVP2650 | Interactive Design Video Production Internship | 1 - 8 |
Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Summer Semester
| ENGL1300 | Introduction to Creative Writing | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5 | 3 |
Third Semester
| MGDP1230 | Photoshop | 3 |
| MMVP1605 | Videography and Directing | 4 |
| MMVP2550 | Video Field Production | 3 |
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| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2 | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| MMVP2560 | After Effects | 3 |
| MMVP2605 | Corporate Video Production | 4 |
| MMVP2615 | DaVinci Resolve | 3 |
| MMVP2641 | Portfolio Production | 3 |
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| Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10 | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Any Graphic Design (MGDP) or Interactive Design and Video Production (MMVP) course that are not required for this award may be used as an elective.
Recommended:
| MMVP2630 | Advanced Production Lab | 1 - 8 |
| MMVP2650 | Interactive Design Video Production Internship | 1 - 8 |
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Area 2
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
MnTC Goal Areas 6-10
A complete list of MnTC courses and Goal Areas that can be used to meet General Education requirements can be found at www.hennepintech.edu. The same course cannot satisfy more than one MnTC Goal Area requirement.
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (72 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
5/10/2023: BP 1105 / EP