Marriotts Ridge High – Video Production – G/T

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

In this course, students receive instruction and experience in various technical and artistic aspects of video production. Students will research and apply various film and video influences and techniques, implications of intellectual property, and analyze the ways in which social media impacts traditional ways of consuming media. Topics covered include principles of communications, marketing and advertising, storytelling, social and personal branding, and broadcast news. Students will learn about and have hands-on experience with camera operation, lighting, storyboarding, script writing, graphic design, audio mixing, technical direction, and editing. Students will create and direct their own productions based on research and class assignments. Enrollment is limited and based on permission of the instructor. Physical Education provides rigorous instruction for all learners to have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to live a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Students in Grades 9-12 will receive one half credit of Physical Education instruction to meet graduation requirements. In addition, the Howard County Public School System will offer a variety of Physical Education electives that will provide students opportunities to be active in an inspiring and engaging environment.