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Program checklist · Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production, Micro-Credential

Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production, Micro-Credential

SUNY Old Westbury · Old Westbury, NY

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Program
Award
Fundamentals of Non-Fiction Video Production, Micro-Credential
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Return to: Academic Departments This micro-credential is designed for students to develop basic video production and post-production skills for documentary, reporting or advocacy. These include researching, storyboarding and scriptwriting, as well as basic cinematography, sound recording and non-linear editing. Students will also gain familiarity with the history, ethics, elements, and language of non-fiction media. Students successfully completing this micro will be able to research, plan, write, film and edit short non-fiction videos.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196237
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196237_9d0b35ec
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Micro-credential Requirements (8 credits)

2 items
  1. MC 2901
    Introduction to Video & TV
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. MC 4852
    Advanced Video: Documentary
    Not resolved to a course
    4

Skills and Competencies to be Gained

10 items
  1. Demonstrate the ability to use portable video cameras, tripods, microphones, portable lighting equipment,and non-linear editing systems to create original video projects;
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Use TV studio equipment, including TV cameras, audio boards, lighting boards/grids, switchers, and fieldproduction equipment such as HD cameras and microphones to produce broadcast-quality videos;
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Employ responsible journalism practices to create television content that is socially engaged and reflectsthe diversity of the SUNY Old Westbury community;
    Not resolved to a course
  4. Pre-produce video projects and television segments using the methods of brainstorming, researching,reaching out to potential interview subjects and pre-interviewing;
    Not resolved to a course
  5. Write engaging television scripts and interview questions;
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Tell a story using words and images;
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Understand the history, ethics, elements, and language of documentary media through critical readings,screenings, and discussions;
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Demonstrate a mastery of camera and editing techniques through production of original video work;
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Demonstrate the ability to critique and edit work for improved structure, technique, clarity and artistry;
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Produce polished short non-fiction videos and television segments ready for screening.
    Not resolved to a course
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