Introduction to Media Production

This course builds media production skills from the ground up, breaking down the technology and techniques behind creating professional-quality video content.

Through a hands-on, project-based approach, students learn the essentials of cinematography, audio recording, editing, production management, and lighting for both documentary and narrative films.

Key topics include lighting interviews like a professional, maximizing equipment in the field, conducting interviews that have an impact, storyboarding and breaking down scenes, and planning and producing video projects.

Students create their own projects, receive constructive feedback during screenings, and refine their storytelling techniques by analyzing successful films that have mastered the art of visual storytelling.

This course is perfect for beginners seeking a crash course in producing high-quality videos on a budget and for storytellers looking to transform their ideas into compelling visual narratives.