Online Schools with Video Production Degree Programs
Video production degree programs teach you how to capture stories on video, podcasts and other interactive digital media. You can take online classes offered through degree and certificate programs. Read on to see sample classes and learn about the software that you'll need.
What You Need to Know
Schools with fine arts and communication departments often have online classes in video arts and digital movie production. You can also earn a degree in video and Web production from some technical colleges.
<table border="1"><tr><td><b>Degree Options</b></td><td> Associate's and bachelor's degrees</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Courses</b></td><td> Digital audio, video and animation, audio recording for film and video, editing digital video and sound</td></tr>
<tr><td><b>Certificate Options</b></td><td> A few continuing education programs give you the option to obtain a professional certificate more quickly, and with fewer courses, than a degree program</td></tr>
</table><h3 id="section---WhereCanIGetAVideoProductionDegreeOnline">Where Can I Get a Video Production Degree Online?</h3><p>While most video production programs require you to complete some hands-on studio courses that can't be taken online, schools often accommodate busy schedules by offering classes after work hours. Additionally, hybrid courses deliver some course content over the Internet, supplemented by in-studio workshops or on-location filming assignments.
</p><p>Check out these schools that offer online video production degree options:
</p><ul><li>Foothill College (Los Altos Hills, CA)
</li><li>Lone Star College (The Woodlands, TX)
</li><li>Arizona State University (Tempe)
</li><li>Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ)
</li><li>Southern Tech (Ardmore, OK)
</li></ul><h3 id="section---WhatDoCoursesCover">What Do Courses Cover?</h3><p>Due to the growing use of digital video on the Internet, many video production programs incorporate Web design in their curriculum. Sound and animation are equally important aspects of creating high-quality multimedia products. Online programs expose you to media that you may encounter producing digital video. You can learn about the following areas of interest:
</p><ul><li>Design
</li><li>Production
</li><li>Marketing
</li><li>Film and video
</li><li>Music video production
</li><li>Digital video editing
</li><li>Digital sound
</li><li>Web video
</li><li>Scriptwriting for film and video
</li></ul><h3 id="section---WillINeedSpecialSoftware">Will I Need Special Software?</h3><p>Some classes on designing video content for websites may require you to download software such as After Effects, Dreamweaver, Final Cut Studio or Flash. If you're using animation or incorporating graphic design into your videos, you may use Photoshop as well. You might purchase AutoCAD if you take a course in computer drafting for film design.</p>