Students are instructed of the class rules and policies and the safety guidelines of equipment use. All students are required to sign a behavioral contract and meet a score of 100% in the assessment of this unit to continue on with the course.

Students learn about and identify the elements and principles of art in film, television, and media. They research and analyze history, styles, roles, and influences of various filmmakers and media.

Students are trained to demonstrate the basic fundamentals of camera setup and operation.  Students Will learn to identify and implement a variety of camera shots, perspectives, and movements for video production.

Students are instructed in the principals of story, plot, and character development. They are trained in the fundamentals of screenwriting, in both screenplay and A/V format.

Students are instructed in the processes of Pre-Production planning from script to set. They are also informed of the specific responsibilities of the crew positions in the production, camera, sound, grip, electric, and art departments. Students are informed of copyright law, Fair Use, and open source, as it applies to the creation of video, film, and media projects.

Students have hands-on training in the creation of a short narrative project, without the use of sync-sound. Students are instructed in the standard on-set production protocol as run by the First Assistant Director.

Students are trained in and demonstrate the basic fundamentals of on-set production audio recording, as well as in-studio voice-over recording, using a variety of microphones, within various recording conditions.

Students will learn the principals, theory and techniques in the use of Grip and Electric equipment to achieve the the creative and practical execution of lighting for Film & Broadcast, both on the field and in the studio.

Students are introduced to the conventions and styles of commercial, public service announcement (PSA) and promotional videos.

Students are instructed in the basic principals of non-linear digital video editing. Skills learned can be used with any non-linear editing software.

Students are trained in the creative and technical fundamentals of set, prop, and costume design.

Students are trained in the design and planning of non-fiction or "unscripted" video projects.

Students are trained in the principals of multi-camera shooting, for studio and in the field.

Students expand on their learning of camera operating fundamentals to include advanced techniques such as camera movement through handheld operation, dolly movement, stabilization systems, and focus pulling.

Students build on their learning of basic lighting theory and techniques to understand and execute more complex lighting situations and effects in studio and on the field.

Students build on their learning of basic visual narrative techniques, by incorporating dialogue recording and advanced camera operation and talent blocking to create an original short narrative project.

Students analyze the use of music in film and video projects, then spot, score, and sequence music for a project.

Students expand on their learning of basic picture and sound editing by learning concepts such as advanced file management (transcoding), compositing, keying, filtering, primary and secondary color correction, audio EQ, audio sweetening, and changing motion parameters of clips and graphics. Students are trained in how to stay up-to-date with changing innovations in media delivery, from tape, to streaming. They receive hands-on experience exporting and compressing their projects for various professional and consumer formats.

Students are guided through the process of searching for and acquiring job shadow opportunities, internships, and employment in the commercial and entertainment media industries.