B.S. Video Production

Launch a career creating and producing professional motion content.
Degree Type Bachelor of Science
Careers & Salaries Career Outcomes
Delivery On Campus

UW-Stout's B.S. Video Production (VP) program will provide you with the skills necessary to pursue a career in rapidly expanding fields related to the creation and presentation of video/media for non‐broadcast, online/multi‐channel media distribution, such as social media, training, and education, and digital display content. We will teach you the technical knowledge and skills to create finished still and video/media products under the guidance of producers and directors.

Created by students collaborating across three classes and supported by Canon USA / Made at Stout

The above video and four others highlight some of the great opportunities available to Stout students in the BS Video Production program. Every aspect of the videos—shots, scripting, interviews, b-roll and motion graphics—was completely generated by the students.

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Career-Defining Curriculum

Our collaborative program will empower you to combine elements of creative storytelling with the digital technologies used in commercial videos, short documentaries, and narrative films.You'll to direct, shoot and finish professional-quality projects. The Video Production curriculum will take you from the basics to more advanced courses that cover: 

  • Video
  • Lighting
  • Audio
  • Digital Imaging
  • Conceptual Storytelling
  • Editing
  • Studio Production
  • Motion Graphics
  • Digital Cinematography
  • Sound Design
  • Scriptwriting
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Program Overview

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Professional Internship

Once you learn how to operate the latest digital video equipment and associated computer programs, our faculty recommend that you participate in an internship, though this is not a requirement for your degree. Through an internship you can gain skills and real world experience that will excel you in your career after graduation. Our faculty are here to help mentor and guide you with internship placement with a successful company. 

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Our experienced faculty will introduce you to industry-standard software and hardware for digital image capture, editing, and compositing. Hands-on learning in the studio and on location emphasizes creative and critical thinking skills, principles of visual literacy, technical processes of video/media technologies, and the planning and management of video/media production.

"As a kid, I always loved movies, and going to UW-Stout has really helped me work towards making my own. Whether that be creative or commercial work, I feel that Stout can help you get there, especially with all the hands-on training. Best of all, you’ll make connections, which are the most important part of video production."

-- Simon Anderson
B.S. Video Production
Program Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee Members

KeifOssAssistant ProfessorUW-Stout
JonnyWheelerLecturerUW-Stout
MichaelHeagleAssistant ProfessorUW-Stout
CoO'NeillLecturerUW-Stout
MattWysockiInstrumentation TechnologistUW-Stout
Patrick PiersonDirector / CinematographerIndependent
AlanLloydVideographerIndependent
BrettSchnackyCreative Director, Director/DP/EditorShinebox
JimMartinDirector of OperationsSpot
ChaddixMalchowPartner / Post DirectionCurrent Resident
MartinNilsenManger of Photo/VideoLippert
AhronTurkOperations TechnicianWISC-TV
KyleFrankeOwnerFranke Pictures
ChristinaPearsonProducerRally Studios
BlainTraughberEditor / VideographerBulkreefsupply.com
LisaGualtieri-AlfordAccount Manager, Stratgeic RelationshipsCanon USA
DirkFletcherSpecialist, Pro-MarketCanon USA

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