In addition to covering the theory behind video synthesis and the actual construction of this equipment, a broad survey of video art that has utilized these techniques, especially focusing on early experimental works by all the greats would be helpful. My perspective is that historical context is key to understanding what has already been accomplished in a medium and where it can lead to next.
Russ Johnson at Wright State University’s Motion Pictures Department in Dayton, OH used to offer a fascinating video art course that was very much the springboard for my pursuits into video synthesis, even though we didn’t get too much into the direct theory of video signal manipulation. If that sounds like part of where you’d like this curriculum to go, DM me and I can see if I can put you in touch.