Agile Audiovisual
COID 335 | Online | 2nd 7 Weeks | 3 credits
Welcome to Agile Audiovisual. Learn to tell stories, shoot, and edit in a streamlined way with lightweight, modern technology and applications. Gain an understanding of industry vocabulary with hands-on experience planning, coordinating, and producing compelling content. Students will level up their content creation skills through in-depth video lessons, personalized feedback sessions, and immersive projects. Project scenarios include creating short and long-form videos, designing a photo gallery, curating a digital portfolio, and more! Complete the course with 6 projects and 1 professional portfolio.
Course Calendar
| Week | Lessons | Projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesson 1: Content Culture Dive into social media content culture and get an introduction to intentional branding. | Project 1: Content Culture Unpack different content sources, as well as types of content, why you need to create an intentional brand, and identify your niche. |
| 2 | Lesson 2: Creating Imagery Learn photography basics and how to start creating interesting cohesive media using your smartphone. | Project 2: Creating Imagery Learn how to make professional-looking content using just your smartphone and a few other household tools; outline your gear and create a photo gallery to showcase your brand. |
| 3 | Lesson 3: Short Form Video Create bite-sized videos that entertain, educate, and inspire. Culling down to only pertinent information. | Project 3: Short Form Video Learn the genius behind Instagram reels and how to make your own to entertain, educate and inspire. |
| 4 | Lesson 4: Long-Form Video Learn the fundamentals of storytelling in video. Expand on ideas to captivate users for a longer period of time. | Project 4: Storytelling with Video Concept your long-form video: storyboard it, outline it, script it. |
| 5 | Lesson 5: Creating + Editing Video Learn the basics of editing a video on a smartphone or desktop. | Project 5: Editing Video Bring your long-form video to life and upload it to Instagram. |
| 6 | Lesson 6: Curating a Digital Portfolio Understand the foundations of planning and arranging a pleasing grid of thumbnails. | Project 6: Voice + Visuals Bring your brand to fruition by representing its voice and visuals; establish your IG bio, name, niche, purpose, and photo grid. |
| 7 | Lesson 7: Portfolio & Wrap-Up Learn tips and tricks for creating an effective and professional portfolio and how to present it, build a network, and market yourself to potential employers. | Project 7: Portfolio Design Want to impress potential employers or provide a case for a promotion? Build a professional portfolio to showcase your new audiovisual skills. |