COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class explores the critical tools, technology and terms associated with the film/video production industry. Students will be challenged to integrate and assimilate course material in the completion of various pre-production, production, and post production assignments.
Built on the preliminary collection of work from Portfolio Preparation, this course allows each student to determine and design the final organization and presentation of the graduation portfolio. Each student is expected to verbally present the portfolio and address audience questions as a format of defense.
Advanced Editing: Focused on advanced editing systems and methods, this course enables students to process audio and video elements in media content and organize such content for total effect and final delivery. Students apply a comprehensive set of critical and evaluative skills to make sound judgment calls and sophisticated editing decisions.
In this course, students create a video from the idea phase to the final edited master. Special emphasis is placed on defining the roles of the production team and the execution of tasks through completion of a final project. Aesthetic and utilitarian lighting techniques specific to various media are compared and contrasted. Students learn the fundamental skills required to make appropriate lighting choices under a variety of field conditions.
This course introduces students to various technical aspects of this dynamic and versatile career path.Students examine the basic techniques of pre-production and production including lighting, cameras, lenses, mounting equipment, framing and composition, digital videotape, VCRs, studio facilities, and personnel.Using video editing software, the techniques of dubbing, assembling, and inserting visuals and sound from source to source are also practiced
