Cinematography and
Video Production

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Orientation and foundation for occupations and functions across the health care cluster. Includes broad health care core standards which specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. Prerequisite to additional courses in the Health Science Program. 

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  480901 Introduction to Media Arts

This course will expose students to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques involved in creating video productions. Students learn about the operation of cameras, lighting techniques, camera angles, depth of field, composition, storyboarding, sound capture, and editing techniques. Course topics may include production values and various styles of video production including documentary, storytelling, news magazines, and animation. Students may be exposed to digital and traditional film. As students advance, they are encouraged to develop their own artistic styles. Major filmmakers, cinematographers, video artists, and their work may be studied. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association or SkillsUSA will greatly enhance instruction. 

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  480910 Video Studio Fundamentals

This course explores the role of the director within the studio system. Students develop knowledge and skills in studio multi-camera and field television production. Students also develop performance skills for broadcasting including interpretation of copy, newscasting, and ad-lib announcing. The course covers techniques of narrative and non-fiction writing and scripting, the analysis and writing of radio, television, and video materials, including storytelling and screenwriting. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association or SkillsUSA will greatly enhance instruction. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  480911 Studio Directing and Performance

In this course, students will explore the creative and conceptual aspects of designing and producing moving images for a variety of cinematic, film/video, and multimedia presentations including fictional dramas, documentaries, music videos, artistic and experimental presentations and/or installations, interactive, immersive, and performance media. Participation in Kentucky Technology Student Association or SkillsUSA will greatly enhance instruction. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  480911 Studio Directing and Performance

Special Topics courses may be utilized, with justification for the course objectives, upon approval by the Media Arts Consultant related to the career major.  This course should be taken upon completion of the four-course CTE pathway sequence.