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Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: RTVB-2330- Section: 01 Film and Video Editing |
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| Instructor | John Freyermuth | ||||||||
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| Description | Film and broadcast editing for the preparation and completion of shorts, trailers, documentaries, and features | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | COMM 1336 | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
1. Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. (PSLO Alpha) 2. Utilize production and editing techniques for audiovisual media (PSLO 2) 3. Utilize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field while completing assigned projects. (PSLO 3) 4. Demonstrate production and editing concepts to complete multimedia projects (PSLO 2,3,4) |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative. SLO 1. Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in creating original music and audio that supports the visual narrative. PSLO 2. Demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow. SLO 2. Students will demonstrate basic proficiency in short-form video production & editing, media delivery formats, and audiovisual workflow. PSLO 3. Recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media. SLO 3. Students will recognize and observe professional best practices in the audiovisual field, including the various roles in film, audio engineering, and media. PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field. SLO 4: Students will produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field. |
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| Textbooks |
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO CC 2018...-W/DVD EDITION: 18 PUBLISHER: PEARSON ISBN: 9780134853239 GRAMMAR OF THE EDIT EDITION: 4TH 18 PUBLISHER: TAYLOR ISBN: 9781138632202 Solid State Thunderbolt or USB C hard Drive 7200 RPM Thunderbolt or USB C Hard Drive Closed-Back Headphones |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: Class Discussion: Pre-test, Course Overview, The Supervising Sound editor and related roles. Strategies for Effective Collaboration. Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films. Week 2: Class Discussion: Visual Media Creation Workflow. Sign up for studio/editing times/camera equipment checkout (bring your schedules and allow 40 minutes). Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films Provided by Students. Week 3: Discussion Topic: Understanding the Film (Script-analysis, spotting Sessions, Temp Tracks) Stylistic approaches to editing. Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films. Week 4: Discussion Topic: Technical considerations and terminology associated with film and video formats (telecine, digital intermediate, pull-down/pull-up, time code, clock, sync drift) Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 5: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro, developing an editing schedule. Identifying and optimizing technical, financial, and human resources. Crewing up for your final project. Assignment: Develop a crew and editing schedule for your final project Week 6: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro; Creating and importing OMF/AAF files. The importance and use of Countdown leaders and time code burn-ins. Dealing with sync issues and re-conforming to the additional footage. Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 7: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro Editing Techniques. Class Activity: Demonstration of editing techniques Week 8: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro; Effective Back-up Procedures Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 9: Discussion Topic: Self Promotion, Where to look for work, Productionhub.com, Effective Demo Reels and Resumes. Prep for a Comprehensive Midterm. Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 10: Class Activity: Comprehensive Mid-Term Exam, feedback on exams Assignment: List of Crew Due Week 11: Class Activity: Screening of selected sections of student films for in-class suggestions. Assignment: Viewing with Director notes Week 12: Class Activity: Screening of selected sections of student films for in-class suggestions. Week 13: Class Presentations: Critique of Director notes and discuss individual films. Assignment: Rough Edit with Director Present Week 14: Class Discussion: Release format considerations. Week 15: Class Presentations: Critique of Final Edit |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Class Discussion: Pre-test, Course Overview, The Supervising Sound editor and related roles. Strategies for Effective Collaboration. Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films. Week 2: Class Discussion: Visual Media Creation Workflow. Sign up for studio/editing times/camera equipment checkout (bring your schedules and allow 40 minutes). Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films Provided by Students. Week 3: Discussion Topic: Understanding the Film (Script-analysis, spotting Sessions, Temp Tracks) Stylistic approaches to editing. Class Activity: Screening of Exemplary Films. Week 4: Discussion Topic: Technical considerations and terminology associated with film and video formats (telecine, digital intermediate, pull-down/pull-up, time code, clock, sync drift) Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 5: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro, developing an editing schedule. Identifying and optimizing technical, financial, and human resources. Crewing up for your final project. Assignment: Develop a crew and editing schedule for your final project Week 6: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro; Creating and importing OMF/AAF files. The importance and use of Countdown leaders and time code burn-ins. Dealing with sync issues and re-conforming to the additional footage. Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 7: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro Editing Techniques. Class Activity: Demonstration of editing techniques Week 8: Discussion Topic: Adobe PremierePro; Effective Back-up Procedures Class Activity: Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 9: Discussion Topic: Self Promotion, Where to look for work, Productionhub.com, Effective Demo Reels and Resumes. Prep for a Comprehensive Midterm. Screening of unfinished student projects and exemplary films. Week 10: Class Activity: Comprehensive Mid-Term Exam, feedback on exams Assignment: List of Crew Due Week 11: Class Activity: Screening of selected sections of student films for in-class suggestions. Assignment: Viewing with Director notes Week 12: Class Activity: Screening of selected sections of student films for in-class suggestions. Week 13: Class Presentations: Critique of Director notes and discuss individual films. Assignment: Rough Edit with Director Present Week 14: Class Discussion: Release format considerations. Week 15: Class Presentations: Critique of Final Edit |
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| Final Exam Date | December 11, 2018 - 11:00 AM Through December 11, 2018 - 1:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Attendance: 10% Participation: 10% Tests: 30% Quizzes: 10% Projects: 40 % |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy |
You get one "free" absence before your late/absences start to count against your grade in the attendance category. After that, each absence deducts 7.5% of your attendance grade for a Tuesday and Thursday class. If you are late for class or leave class early 3 times you will receive an additional absence for every time this occurs. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
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| Other | No late work will be accepted. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||