Foundations of Film and Video Production
Foundation of Film and Video Production establishes the core principles and technical skills required for creating professional-quality film and video content, from initial concept through final distribution.
Aim:
To provide learners with comprehensive foundational knowledge and practical skills in film and video production, covering all essential stages from conceptualization and pre-production planning through shooting, editing, and distribution across modern platforms.
Scope:
The course encompasses the historical evolution and technological advancements in film and video production; industry-standard formats, codes and distribution platforms; comprehensive pre-production processes including script-writing, story boarding, and production planning; advanced camera operation techniques and cinematographic principles; professional lighting design and audio recording methodologies; non-linear editing workflows and color grading; and strategic content publishing, distribution, and audience engagement strategies across traditional broadcast and digital streaming platforms.
Purpose and Rationale:
This short course addresses the critical skills gap in the rapidly expanding film, television, and digital content creation industries by equipping Open and Distance Learning () students with industry-standard foundational competencies. As global demand surges for skilled video content creators—driven by streaming platforms (Netflix, YouTube, TikTok), corporate video production, advertising, and social media marketing—the course transforms learners from novices into capable video production practitioners.
Small Business Start-Up
Small Business Startup is a short course which provide competencies on establishment and operating small and medium businesses. It is intended to guide learners to theory and practice of analyzing entrepreneurs to identify opportunities, develop plans register and operate business. It further provides business management practices which promotes growth and sustainability in business.
Professional Housekeeping and Home Etiquette
Welcome to Module 1 of the Principles of Housekeeping and Domestic management course. This self-instructional module is designed to help you understand the fundamentals of Principles of Housekeeping and Domestic management. You can work through this material at your own pace. All you need is this guide, access to the included multimedia resources, and approximately 40 minutes of your time.
Editing and Post Production for Beginners
Welcome to EPPB short course.
Aim: This short course aims to address the identified gaps in foundational video editing and post-production skills among beginner learners.
Scope: To develop competence in post-production workflows through practical exercises and exposure to real-world media production tasks as it introduces learners to editing software, storytelling principles, audio enhancement, colour correction and export formats.
Purpose and Rationale: This course is designed to build foundational knowledge and hands-on skills for beginners in digital video editing and post-production. It introduces content creators, individual learners, and entry-level media practitioners to essential editing tools, workflows, and creative techniques required to transform raw footage into compelling visual stories.
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