20 courses with the subject VPP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
VPP 100BASIC VIDEO3
Basic Video introduces students to digital, single-camera video production methods. Students will learn basic camera operation and use of non-linear editing. Basic lighting procedures and fundamental scripting/ storyboarding will be presented. This course also covers basic video field production techniques. Emerging technology will also be explored. Students must have a video recording device and a way to store files.
An introductory course in the exploration of current and past media. Topics include television, radio, recordings, newspapers, magazines, books, movie industry and other current trends in multimedia technology.
Surveys the development of cinema from its technological origins in the 19th century through its growth as an international medium. The class explores the artists, intellectuals and technicians who shaped movie history. Students will explore genres and styles of international cinema and learn to better analyze films within their historical contexts. Cross-listed as HUM 120.
This is an introductory level course in the theory and practice of non-linear video editing. Students utilize industry standard software to 199 westmoreland.edu
Basic Photography is an introductory course on the use of photographic principles in the production of images. The course covers the use and operation of digital cameras and other tools of the trade. The class will explore concepts of lighting and composition. Students will become familiarized with digital editing tools and presentation methods. In addition to the production of images, basic photography offers an overview of the history of photography and discussion of prominent artists. Students must have access to a digital camera.
This course introduces students to basic portrait types. Fundamental lighting set-ups will be examined. Basic instruction in posing techniques will be used to create images in the studio and on location. Prerequisite(s): VPP 160
Obtain on-the-job experience in the media industry through working in an operating establishment under the supervision of management personnel. Seminars are conducted for the students to discuss their experiences. Students are responsible for transportation to their off-campus sites. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor and completion of 30 credits in program course requirements
Students will utilize their experience to develop a multimedia portfolio. During the course students will critique their images and develop a presentable portfolio to showcase their photographic work for seeking employment and self promotion. Topics will include creating prints, making a photobook, and creating an online portfolio. We will examine methods of marketing and self-promotion to accompany the portfolio. Prerequisite(s): VPP 160 and VPP 170
This course introduces students to audio mixing and recording. It incorporates the fundamental use of using sound recordings for podcasting, music, video production, games, and other media. Students will use a variety of microphones, recorders, and software to record and edit sound files.
Non-Fiction Media Production is a course on the creation of documentary, educational and creative non-fiction motion pictures. The course will cover documentary research methods. Students will learn best practices to conduct interviews for time-based media. During the course we will discuss current trends in non-fiction content and the ethics of documentary film. Students will be introduced to 2026-2027 Westmoreland County Community College Catalog various methods of non-fiction media production as well as the artists and researchers who have shaped the field. Prerequisite(s): VPP 100
STREAMING 3-0-3 Students explore the televisual style of video production. The course is focused on multi camera production for internet distribution and live streaming. This course prepares students for work as part of a multi-camera production team by giving them hands-on experience developing content for a multi-camera production, prepping broadcast-ready assets, coordinating and executing live shoots, and live-streaming content on a variety of online platforms. This course also aims to provide students with a broad overview of current market developments. Prerequisite(s): VPP 100
Introductory course using interactive design software to create multimedia design for artistic expression, training, educational and commercial use. The course combines audio, animation, design and video into interactive media experiences for use on display screens and mobile devices. Prerequisite(s): VPP 150 Recommended
Documentary Photography is an intermediate study in technique and production of images for newspapers, magazines and the Internet. Documentary encompasses a wide variety of methods for a variety of purposes. These may include documentary storytelling, event documentation, product documentation or travelogs. Prerequisite(s): VPP 160 and VPP 170
Instructs students in studio and location situations as they apply to commercial digital photography. Studies encompass elements of lighting techniques to create images while working from a layout. Portfolio assignments develop skills in illustrative, industrial, architectural and fashion areas of photography. Prerequisite(s): VPP 160 and VPP 170
A continuation of VPP 100 and 150. Students continue to study and create motion pictures. The class involves the use of video cameras, editing, lighting, sound and effects to create short videos. Digital cinematography, advanced editing techniques and organizing production are the focus of class projects. Prerequisite(s): VPP 100 and VPP 150
PHOTOGRAPHY II 3-0-3 Digital image manipulation and retouching will be covered using industry standard photo editing software to produce creative, state-of-the-art portfolio intended images. Studio set-up camera operation and lighting instruction will allow students to develop personal digital pieces. Students will create digital composite photography for use in a variety of settings. Emerging technology will also be explored. Prerequisite(s): VPP 170
This course is for students who wish to pursue independent video making. Instead of an internship experience students will produce and direct a substantial narrative or documentary video under faculty supervision. The student will propose a video and go through the stages of pre-production, production, and post-production. The student must hold a public screening of the video before the end of the semester. Prerequisite(s): VPP 100, VPP 150, VPP 170 and
Obtain experience in the media industry through working in an operating establishment under the supervision of management personnel. Seminars are conducted for students to discuss their experiences. Students are responsible for transportation to their off-campus sites. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor and completion of 30 credits in program course requirements.
