The Video Production Pathway is part of Overland High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings, and take place in the Pathways at Overland building. Student will register for the CTE Pathway courses through the high school registration process.
These audio and video production courses introduce students to the television, film, and digital media industry, providing hands-on experience with professional equipment and software. Students participate in all stages of production, including pre-production planning, filming, multi-camera shoots, and post-production editing, with a focus on TV studio broadcasting, news production, and narrative storytelling. Advanced coursework allows students to practice screenwriting, storyboarding, set design, green screen effects, and the creation of original projects tailored to their interests and career goals.
Skills Developed
Through these courses, students develop technical proficiency with industry-standard software and equipment, advanced filming and editing techniques, and visual storytelling skills. They also strengthen collaboration, project management, problem-solving, and creative thinking, preparing them for post-secondary education and careers in audio, video, television, film, and digital media production.
Careers
Videographer Average Salary $74K
Cinematographer Average Salary $66K
video Editor Average Salary $60K
News Producer Average Salary $82K
Social Media Video Producer Average Salary $61K
Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes. - Robert Altman
This course explores the Audio and Video production industry and its post-secondary educational and career opportunities. Students will gain job-specific training for entry level employment in audio, video, television, and motion picture careers. Professional grade equipment and software will be used in the creation of student lead productions. Students will be involved in every aspect of several class and small group audio, video, and film style production projects with emphasis on TV studio broadcasting and news production projects. Students will also be encouraged to participate as studio crew for district productions outside of school hours.
This course explores the Audio and Video production industry and its post-secondary educational and career opportunities. Students will gain job-specific training for entry level employment in audio, video, television, and motion picture careers. Professional grade equipment and software will be used in the creation of student lead productions. Students will be involved in every aspect of several class and small group audio, video, and film style production projects with emphasis on TV studio broadcasting and news production projects. Students will also be encouraged to participate as studio crew for district productions outside of school hours.
Students will examine the techniques and technologies involved in creating multi camera shoots for the news and narrative broadcast television genres. Students will explore the unique logistical, structural, and aesthetic methodologies that distinguish broadcast production from other types of production.
APPLICATION & TEACHER SIGNATURE REQUIRED
Grades: 9-12
Length: 1 Year
Credit: 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Successful completion of Video Production I or previous video experience with teacher approval.
This year-long class gives students the opportunity to practice advanced filming and editing techniques through visual storytelling. Students work in groups and/or pairs structuring and shooting exercises and original projects to be edited. Students will learn to write in depth screenplays and will use advanced storyboarding techniques to create short films. Students will gain a deeper understanding of green screen effects and will learn about set design and the process of making films in industry. This course allows for advanced work in the Digital Media & Communications Program of Study. This advanced work can be individualized to the specific program of study to allow for specialized study for the student. It may include project-based learning or preparation for end of program industry certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisites: Manufacturing Fundamentals I and CNC Machining I
Length: 1 Year
Credit: 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Video Production II or Broadcast Journalism (OTV)
Related Higher Education in Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder: BA in Media Production
