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Video Production Program

🎬 Video Production

From picking up a camera to running a full video production operation. Filming, lighting, editing, YouTube, live streaming, short-form content, and solo production techniques.

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1
Foundations
Figure out who you are and what you're building.
21 credits
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Core (Required)
CRTV-101Introduction to Content Creation3 cr
Your starting point. Explore content formats, find your niche, and create your first pieces of content.
Core
DSGN-110Design Fundamentals3 cr
Color theory, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy for content creators.
Core
WRIT-103Writing for Digital Media3 cr
Write clearly for the internet. Headlines, hooks, calls to action, and platform-specific formats.
Core
PERS-105Personal Branding & Persona Development3 cr
Build your creator identity. Define your voice, visual brand, and persona strategy.
Core
DGTL-101Introduction to Digital Tools3 cr
Essential software and tools every content creator needs to know.
Core
HLTH-101Creator Wellness Foundations3 cr
Mental health basics for creators. Boundaries, burnout prevention, and sustainable work habits.
Wellness
Recommended Elective
FILM-101Camera Basics for Creators3 cr
Your camera, your angles, your shots. Fundamentals of framing, exposure, and capturing usable footage.
Recommended
2
Building Skills
Start filming, lighting, and recording audio for video.
24 credits
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Core (Required)
SCRP-201Scriptwriting Fundamentals3 cr
Structure, pacing, dialogue, and formatting for scripts across media types.
Prereq: WRIT-103
Core
GRPH-109Graphic Design for Social Media3 cr
Create thumbnails, covers, and branded graphics that drive clicks.
Prereq: DSGN-110
Core
DGTL-105Content Management Systems3 cr
WordPress, website builders, and content organization at scale.
Core
PROF-100Professional Practices 13 cr
Communication, time management, client relations, and professional conduct.
Core
HLTH-201Emotional Labor & Client Management3 cr
Managing emotional boundaries with clients, fans, and audiences.
Wellness
Video Track Electives (Pick 3)
FILM-102Lighting on a Budget3 cr
Natural light, ring lights, three-point setups, and making any space look good on camera.
Prereq: FILM-101
Video Track
FILM-103Audio for Video3 cr
Capture clean audio for your videos. Lav mics, shotgun mics, and syncing audio in post.
Prereq: FILM-101
Video Track
STDO-101Building Your First Home Studio3 cr
Equipment selection, room setup, and building a functional studio space on any budget.
Video Track
3
Growing Your Presence
Build an audience and start publishing video content.
24 credits
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Core
SCRP-202Advanced Scriptwriting3 cr
Complex narrative structures, multi-episode arcs, and advanced dialogue techniques.
Core
MKTG-203Digital Marketing 1 (SEO & Organic Growth)3 cr
Search engine optimization, content strategy, and organic audience building.
Core
DGTL-112Social Media Content Creation3 cr
Create platform-native content for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and beyond.
Core
HLTH-301Stigma Navigation3 cr
Handling stigma, privacy strategies, and professional identity management.
Wellness
Video Track
FILM-201Solo Filming Techniques3 cr
Film yourself professionally. Tripod work, remote triggers, composition for one-person shoots.
Prereq: FILM-101
Video Track
FILM-202Editing Fundamentals (DaVinci Resolve & CapCut)3 cr
Cut, trim, color grade, and export. Hands-on editing with free professional tools.
Prereq: FILM-101
Video Track
STDO-201The Portable Studio3 cr
Shoot quality video anywhere. Travel kits, hotel setups, and mobile production.
Video Track
PLAT-101Cam Sites (Chaturbate, StripChat, MyFreeCams)3 cr
Platform-specific strategies for cam sites. Setup, audience engagement, and income optimization.
Elective
4
Monetization & Business
Turn your video content into a real business.
24 credits
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Core
BSNS-401Monetization Strategies for Creators3 cr
Revenue models, pricing strategies, and building multiple income streams.
Core
BSNS-402Business Operations & Financial Literacy3 cr
Taxes, bookkeeping, contracts, and running a legitimate business.
Core
MKTG-302SEO & Content Strategy3 cr
Advanced SEO, content calendars, and strategic content planning.
Core
MKTG-406Digital Marketing 2 (Paid Ads & Advanced)3 cr
Paid advertising, retargeting, and advanced marketing techniques.
Core
PROF-200Professional Practices 23 cr
Advanced professional skills: negotiation, contracts, client relationships.
Core
HLTH-302Financial Anxiety & Feast-or-Famine Cycles3 cr
Managing irregular income and building financial resilience.
Wellness
Video Track
PLAT-102Fan Platforms (OnlyFans, Fansly, Loyalfans)3 cr
Maximize fan platform revenue. Pricing, promotion, PPV strategy, and subscriber retention.
Video Track
PLAT-103Clip Sites (Clips4Sale, ManyVids, iWantClips)3 cr
Create, price, and sell video clips on major clip platforms.
Video Track
5
Advanced Production
Level up your cinematography and editing.
24 credits
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Core
OPER-302Time Management for Solo Creators3 cr
Scheduling, batching, productivity systems for one-person operations.
Core
HLTH-401Long-Term Sustainability3 cr
Sustaining a creator career for years. Avoiding burnout and evolving.
Wellness
Video Track
FILM-301Advanced Filming & Cinematography3 cr
Advanced camera techniques, composition, movement, and cinematic storytelling.
Prereq: FILM-201
Video Track
FILM-302Directing Yourself (Advanced Solo Production)3 cr
Self-direction techniques, performance coaching, and one-person production mastery.
Prereq: FILM-301
Video Track
FILM-303Mobile Filmmaking Mastery3 cr
Professional-quality video from a phone. Stabilization, apps, and mobile editing workflows.
Prereq: FILM-201
Video Track
EDIT-301Advanced Editing & Post-Production3 cr
Advanced editing workflows, color grading, effects, and efficiency techniques.
Video Track
EDIT-302Thumbnail & Short-Form Editing3 cr
Create scroll-stopping thumbnails and edit short-form videos for maximum engagement.
Video Track
6
Video Specialization
Go deep: YouTube, live streaming, and short-form.
21 credits
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Core
MKTG-501Community Building & Audience Retention3 cr
Build and nurture a loyal audience. Community management and retention strategies.
Core
BSNS-501Advanced Business Strategy3 cr
Growth strategies, competitive positioning, and long-term business planning.
Core
ANLY-305Analytics, Testing & Optimization3 cr
Data-driven decisions. A/B testing, analytics, and optimizing performance.
Core
Video Specialization
FILM-401YouTube Channel Mastery3 cr
YouTube algorithm, channel strategy, monetization, and growing a sustainable video channel.
Prereq: FILM-301, MKTG-406
Specialization
FILM-402Live Streaming Production3 cr
OBS setup, multi-camera streaming, audience interaction, and monetizing live content.
Prereq: FILM-301
Specialization
FILM-403Short-Form Video Strategy (TikTok, Reels, Shorts)3 cr
Algorithm hacking, hooks, trends, and building an audience through short-form platforms.
Prereq: FILM-301, EDIT-302
Specialization
7
Leadership & Teaching
Give back and level up others.
18 credits
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Core
LEAD-701Mentorship & Teaching for Creators3 cr
How to teach what you know. Mentoring newer creators and building teaching skills.
Core
LEAD-702Building & Managing a Team3 cr
Hiring editors, VAs, and collaborators. Managing a small creative team.
Core
LEAD-703Industry Ethics & Advocacy3 cr
Ethics in content creation, advocacy for creator rights, and industry responsibility.
Core
BSNS-701Advanced Revenue & Investment3 cr
Diversified revenue, investments, and building wealth beyond content.
Core
Electives (Pick 2)
LEAD-704Running Workshops & Courses3 cr
Design and deliver your own workshops and educational content.
Recommended
BSNS-702Licensing, IP & Content Ownership3 cr
Protect your work. Copyright, licensing, DMCA takedowns, and content ownership.
Recommended
8
Capstone
Launch your video production business. For real.
12 credits
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PROJ-450Capstone Project: Launch Your Creator Business6 cr
Put it all together. Launch your video production business with a polished brand, active revenue, and a 12-month plan.
Capstone
PROJ-451Portfolio Development & Presentation3 cr
Compile your best video work into a professional reel and portfolio.
Capstone
PROJ-452Industry Practicum3 cr
Complete real client work or mentor a newer creator in video production.
Capstone