Fall 2020 Course Syllabus Course: COMM-1336- Section: 72 Video Production I

Instructor Information
Instructor	Caleb Fontenot
E-mail	fontenotco@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6520
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 137-D Hours: F 9am-12pm
Department	Commercial Music, Visual and Performing Arts Chair: Richard Vandewalker E-mail: vandewalkerre@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6520 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Practical experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment, including both pre- and post-production needs.
Prerequisites	None
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)
Core Objectives	* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. * Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. * Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. * Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. * Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
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. PSLO 2. 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. PSLO 4. Produce a final portfolio and resume suitable for entry-level employment in the audiovisual field.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. The Filmmaker's Handbook, 4th edition, Plume, 2012. ISBN 978-0-452-29728-9
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Course Introduction, syllabus review Week 2: The pre-production process, Screenplay, Basic shot composition (Screenplay project) Week 3: Advanced Shot composition Week 4: Storyboards Week 5: Basic/Advanced Shot pack assignments due Week 6: Introduction to Lighting and Mise-en-scene Week 7: Editing, and Audio for Video Week 8: Interview projects due Week 9: Chase Scene projects due Week 10: Film Study, Mise-en-scene Assignment “Empire of the Sun” Week 11: Final Project Assigned Week 12: Final Project in progress Week 13: Final Project in progress Week 14: Final Project in progress Week 15: Final Project Due
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1: Course Introduction, syllabus review Week 2: The pre-production process, Screenplay, Basic shot composition (Screenplay project) Week 3: Advanced Shot composition Week 4: Storyboards Week 5: Basic/Advanced Shot pack assignments due Week 6: Introduction to Lighting and Mise-en-scene Week 7: Editing, and Audio for Video Week 8: Interview projects due Week 9: Chase Scene projects due Week 10: Film Study, Mise-en-scene Assignment “Empire of the Sun” Week 11: Final Project Assigned Week 12: Final Project in progress Week 13: Final Project in progress Week 14: Final Project in progress Week 15: Final Project Due
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2020 - 11:00 AM   Through  December 10, 2020 - 1:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Reading Quizzes - 20% Participation - 10% Video Projects - 40% Attendance - 10% Final Project - 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
Attendance Policy	This is a 3 credit course that is required to meet 4 hours per week. You get one "free" absence before your tardies/absences start to count against your grade in the "Attendance" category. After that, each absence deducts two percentage points from your final grade (max of 10). Three tardies will count as one absence.
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.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	Important Dates for this Course Due to the global pandemic of Covid –19 this course will be taught primarily online. However, you will be required to attend the following dates synchronously at the class’s given time in a Zoom meeting with the instructor. Your attendance at these sessions will be counted toward your attendance grade for the semester. We will also meet face-to-face for three classes this semester to go over equipment check-out, handling, maintenance, and check back in. Dates for Zoom Classes Dates for Face-to-face Classes (optional) Sept. 1, 2020 August 25, 2020 (check-in) Sept. 15, 2020 September 29, 2020 (Lighting) Oct. 1, 2020 December 1, 2020 (check-out) Oct. 13, 2020 Oct. 27, 2020 Nov. 10, 2020 Nov. 24, 2020
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.