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Work Based Learning: DMA Project

Webcasting Conference: Webcast Courses

 

COURSE AT A GLANCE

COURSE NUMBER
MA C127

COURSE TITLE
Digital Video Production

UNITS
3

TOTAL HOURS
90 total
36 lecture/54 lab

TRANSFERABILITY
A/CSU

REQUISITES
Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) of MA C101 and MA C102 or concurrent enrollment of both is strongly advised.

REPEATABILITY
2 times

Digital Video Production

MA C127

CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces digital video production techniques including: camera operation and procedures, basic principles and techniques of sound and scriptwriting; and digital video editing. Course topics include the operation of digital camcorders, lighting and sound equipment and post production digital editing suites; concepts and techniques of nonlinear digital editing, including organization of the editing process, working the timeline and audio editing, with emphasis on the principles and aesthetics of film and video editing.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completing this course, the student will:

  1. Examine and categorize the significant events in the development of digital video production and non-linear editing.
  2. Evaluate selected commercial digital video productions, addressing; social content, historical significance and artistic technique.
  3. Compare the foundations of creative writing, composition, photography, set and character design, and sound design.
  4. Visualize and implement a digital video storyboard that visually depicts the plot and determines the art style of the film.
  5. Visualize and construct an exposure sheet, timeline and edit decision list.
  6. Visualize, plan, edit and produce a digital video.
  7. Select original media and organize a portfolio, including; sketchbooks, stills and a videotape demo reel.

DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE

  1. History of Digital Video Production
    1. Survey of Industry Niche
    2. Contemporary Production
    3. Professional Ethics
    4. Production Processes
  2. Pre-Production
    1. Concept and Script Development
    2. Principles of Film-making
    3. Storyboarding
    4. Production, Planning and Management
    5. Proposals and Budgets
  3. Introduction to Digital Video Production
    1. Camera Technique
    2. Lighting
    3. Sound
    4. Acquisition, Storage and Compression
    5. Non-Linear Editing
    6. Output
  4. Distribution
    1. Storage and Compression
    2. Output Formats
    3. Delivery Technologies
      1. CDROM
      2. Broadcasting
      3. Broadband and Streaming
  5. Portfolio
    1. Sketchbook
    2. Storyboard
    3. Timeline, Exposure Sheet, Edit Decision Lists
    4. Stills
    5. Videotape Demo Reel

READINGS

  • Premiere with a Passion by Michael Freerer, Peachpit Press.

ASSIGNMENTS

  1. Reading Assignments: The text book reading assignments will be discussed in class in order to assist the student in developing a sequential theoretical understanding of the techniques and processes required to accomplish the computer based laboratory assignments.
     
  2. Typical Writing Assignments: Write a short digital video concept treatment, write a short script, and write a critique of a commercial production.
     
  3. Typical Outside Assignments: Draw character and layout storyboard sketches, research current trends in the industry, or visit a production studio and observe the processes of filmmaking.

TYPICAL EVALUATION AND GRADING SCALE

Students will be evaluated based on planning projects, digital video design projects, written quizzes, and a written exam. In order to achieve a grade of "C" in this course, the student must complete all assigned projects.

Typical evaluation criteria may include:
Planning Projects 10%
Digital Video Projects 60%
Quizzes 20%
Final Exam. 10%
Total 100%

A typical grading scale is:
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F

 

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