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Video Production Specialist Associate of Applied Science Degree

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

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MMVP1511Production Planning

4

MMVP1562Audio for Media

3

MMVP1600Introduction to Video Production

4

MMVP1605Videography and Directing

4

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

MMVP1700DSLR Video Production

3

MMVP2001Advanced Lighting

3

MMVP2550Video Field Production

3

MMVP2560After Effects

3

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

MMVP2605Corporate Video Production

4

MMVP2615DaVinci Resolve

3

MMVP2641Portfolio Production

3

MGDP1230Photoshop

3

General Education Required 15 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
COMM1280Public Speaking

3

ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

 

Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

 

Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5

3

 

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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP2630Advanced Production Lab

1 - 8

MMVP2650Interactive Design and Video Production Internship

1 - 8

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1500Concepts of Interactive Media

3

MMVP1505Introduction to Visual Communications

3

MMVP1511Production Planning

4

MMVP1600Introduction to Video Production

4

MMVP1700DSLR Video Production

3

Total Credits  17

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP1562Audio for Media

3

MMVP1640Social Media Production I

2

MGDP1645Social Media Production II

2

MMVP2001Advanced Lighting

3

MMVP2600Digital Post Production

4

 

COMM1280Public Speaking

3

Total Credits  17

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1300Introduction to Creative Writing

3

 

Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 3, 4, or 5

3

Total Credits  6

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MGDP1230Photoshop

3

MMVP1605Videography and Directing

4

MMVP2550Video Field Production

3

 

Technical Studies Electives

3

 

Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Area 2

3

Total Credits  16

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP2560After Effects

3

MMVP2605Corporate Video Production

4

MMVP2615DaVinci Resolve

3

MMVP2641Portfolio Production

3

 

Choose three credits from MnTC Goal Areas 6-10

3

Total Credits  16

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:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
MMVP2630Advanced Production Lab

1 - 8

MMVP2650Interactive Design and 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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

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.   

 

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