Video tools
Why use video tools?
In our constantly evolving technological landscape, it is important to deliver learning experiences that are relevant and meaningful to digitally-savvy students. Forgoing pen-and-paper assignments in favor of digital projects provides students with the opportunity to individualize their learning, work in non-traditional formats, become responsible digital citizens, and develop digital literacies. Assigning video projects is one modality that serves these goals.
What can I do with them?
Students can create documentaries, video tutorials, video essays, and animation using various video production tools available from and supported by the Georgetown University Library which include FinalCut Pro, iMovie, and Adobe Animate.
How faculty use video tools
Journalism
“I Can’t Eat Books” was produced by students in Professor Ann Oldenburg’s Digital News class using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Government
“Walk Tall” is a documentary created by students in Professor Marc Howard’s Making an Exoneree course (Prisons and Justice Initiative) using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Get started
Digital Scholarship Services at the Library can help you get started with video production, from design to equipment to assistant using various video production software. Contact cndls@georgetown.edu for questions regarding assignment design and ensuring your project facilitates your desired learning goals.
Get help
- Read the Library’s Documentary Video Production Guide
- Read the Library’s Digital Stories Production Guide
- Contact CNDLS