DMP 215 - Digital Video Production Description Digital Video Production explores the basics of camera operation, camera techniques, composition principles, and digital media theory. Through pre-production, organized workflow, and basic lighting techniques, this course facilitates the production, direction, and editing of single camera videos. With an emphasis on hands-on production experience, videos are created across many genres by assembling audio, voice-overs, music, and graphics within a digital editing program leveraging basic non-linear editing concepts. Credit Hours: 3 Contact Hours: 4 School: School of STEM Department: Computer Information Systems Discipline: CIS Last Revision Date Effective: 2018-2019 Course Review & Revision Year: 2023-2024 Course Type: Computer Information Systems Course Format: Lecture/Lab - Must meet Lecture & Lab Ratios
General Education Requirement: None General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO): NA Course Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand the formal process of a) file workflow, b) lighting, c) shooting video, d) critiquing peer projects, e) editing video, and f) archiving final projects.
2. Capture footage in the field for small format production projects using the correct technical settings of a video camera.
3. Use a tripod, run a camera hand-held, and adjust lighting and camera controls.
4. Understand the technical terminology of video and its application such as focal length, f/stop, shutter speed, and depth of field.
5. Understand the traditional standards of composition and industry expectations regarding presentation of subjects.
6. Understand the process of editing video in non-linear editing software.
7. Understand and describe various formats, codecs, and resolutions of digital video.
8. Explain multiple editing concepts such as b-roll, cutaways, cut-ins, match action, and montage, and apply them appropriately.
9. Make appropriate microphone selections while shooting video, recording audio in the field, or recording a voice over.
10. Implement the process of a video project from start to finish.
11. Effectively and constructively critique the work of peers.
12. Effectively organize communications, ensuring there is a clear introduction and conclusion, the content is well-sequenced, and there are appropriate transitions. (CS2)
13. Use reflection to examine personal beliefs and values and identify their origins and potential biases. (SR10) Approved for Online Delivery?: No Course Outline: I. Introduction to Video Production
A. Overview of Course
B. Digital Video Theory
C. Camera Lens Theory
D. Tour Media Technologies and Available Equipment
II. Pre-Production
A. Scriptwriting
B. Budgets and Pricing
C. Location Scouting
III. Production
A. Basic Camera Operations and Setup
B. Framing and Composition
C. Microphones and Audio in Video Production
D. File Structure and Workflow
IV. Lighting Techniques
A. Introduction to Lighting Theory
B. Lighting Equipment and Controls
C. 3-Point Lighting
V. Post-Production
A. Editing Concepts
B. Non-Linear Editing Tools
C. Music and Basic Audio Mixing
VI. Publishing
A. Understanding Formats, Codecs, and Resolutions
B. Delivering Final Products: The Cloud, Streaming, and Hardware
C. Digital Video in Social Media
VII. Final Project and Peer Evaluation Mandatory CLO Competency Assessment Measures: None Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None Instructional Strategies: Lecture: 40-60%
Classroom Discussion: 10-20%
Lab Projects: 40-60%
Mandatory Course Components: None Academic Program Prerequisite: None Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None English Prerequisite(s): None Math Prerequisite(s): None Course Corerequisite(s): None Course-Specific Placement Test: None Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required Total Lecture/Lab Hours Per Week: 4 Faculty Credential Requirements: Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below) Faculty Credential Requirement Details: Faculty should possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as video production, film, or digital media alongside a history of work in the industry for at least 5 years. The instructor should also have a Master's Degree in education or a related field. General Room Request: Computer Lab Maximum Course Enrollment: 20 Equivalent Courses: None Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1 First Term Valid: Fall 2019 (8/1/2019) 1st Catalog Year: 2019-2020 People Soft Course ID Number:
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