JOUR 4825G - ST Video Features
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43861,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Daniel McCormick
Email: djmccormick@ysu.edu
Course Description
4825G. The course will focus on understanding the role of feature storytelling in professional contexts. Students will learn about conventions of the genre, audience strategy, source management and video production techniques. Prereq.: Junior Standing or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional |
There is no textbook required for this course.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to Class Anatomy of a Video Feature |
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| 8/31 | Short and Sweet- Short Form Features | |
| 9/7 | Watching/Analyzing Project #1 | Project #1 Due |
| 9/14 | Pre-Production Is this News or a Documentary? |
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| 9/21 | Taking Your Time- A Slow Process vs. a Fast one | |
| 9/28 | Watching/Analyzing Project #2 | Project #2 Due |
| 10/5 | Shooting for Graphics | |
| 10/12 | Color Theory in Features | |
| 10/19 | Location Scouting | Project #3 Due |
| 10/26 | Sound Design | |
| 11/2 | Picking a Style | |
| 11/9 | Emotional Appeal | |
| 11/16 | Advanced Post-Production | |
| 11/23 | NO CLASS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26 | |
| 11/30 | Composition | |
| 12/7 | Watching/Analyzing Project #4 | Project #4 Due |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.