SRJC Course Outlines

4/26/2024 5:01:02 PMCS 74.21A Course Outline as of Summer 2017

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 74.21ATitle:  DIGITAL VIDEO POSTPROD 1  
Full Title:  Digital Video Post-Production Techniques 1
Last Reviewed:3/23/2015

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled05 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.50 Contact Total26.25
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CIS 75.11A

Catalog Description:
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This introductory class will teach video post-production fundamentals using prosumer-level NLE (Non-Linear Editing) digital video software. Lessons include an intro to: mixing, TRT, timelines, sequences, time code, bins, effects, titles, transitions, aspect ratios, project asset management, project files and exported movie files, basic camera techniques, white balance, audio for video, zebras, lighting, and how to purchase a camera. Demonstration of knowledge of these concepts will culminate in a short video that displays the application of these techniques. Students are not required to film or have access to a camera for this class.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; AND Course Completion of CS 101A OR CS 105A

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
This introductory class will teach video post-production fundamentals using prosumer-level NLE (Non-Linear Editing) digital video software. Lessons include an intro to: mixing, TRT, timelines, sequences, time code, bins, effects, titles, transitions, aspect ratios, project asset management, project files and exported movie files, basic camera techniques, white balance, audio for video, zebras, lighting, and how to purchase a camera. Demonstration of knowledge of these concepts will culminate in a short video that displays the application of these techniques. Students are not required to film or have access to a camera for this class.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100; AND Course Completion of CS 101A OR CS 105A
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Fall 2001Inactive:Fall 2022
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:07Course Created/Approved: 3/26/2001
Version Created:11/8/2016Course Last Modified:6/4/2022
Submitter:Abe FarkasCourse Last Full Review:3/23/2015
Version Status:Approved Changed CoursePrereq Created/Approved:3/23/2015
Version Status Date:11/28/2016Semester Last Taught:Spring 2022
Version Term Effective:Summer 2017Term Inactive:Fall 2022


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.   Create a short edited video clip that includes still frames, titles, credits, effects, transitions, and multiple audio sources.
2.   Determine how to choose a camera best suited for their needs, based on understanding specs and features before buying.
 

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Upon completion of this course students will be able to:
1.  Identify, assess, and apply concepts and definitions in digital video
2.  Demonstrate the user interface
3.  Prepare and import footage and files
4.  Incorporate camera, audio, and lighting techniques

Topics and Scope
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1.  Basic digital video concepts
   a.  Basic camera techniques including audio and lighting
   b.  Video terminology
   c.  Analog vs. digital
   d.  Non-linear editing definitions and techniques
   e.  Video capture
   f.   Frame rate
   g.  Digital Video (DV) Technology
   h.    Configuring your system
2.  The user interface
   a.  Identifying and organizing panels and windows
   b. Working with the Time Line Layout windows
   c.   Playing and previewing a project
3. Post Production Techniques
   a. Still frames
   b. Titles
   c. Credits
   d. Effects
   e. Transitions
   f. Multiple audio sources
   g. Working within a defined total running time (TRT)
   h. outputting final video composite

Assignments:
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1. Homework: weekly video editing assignments
2.  Read 20-30 pages per week and/or view online training videos
3.  Final project: students will demonstrate their skills and problem solving
   techniques by creating a short edited clip with standardized
   video focusing on the following criteria:
   a. Still frames
   b. Titles
   c. Credits
   d. Effects
   e. Transitions
   f. Multiple audio sources
   g. Working within a defined total running time (TRT)
   h. outputting final video composite
4. Final objective exam

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
30 - 50%
Homework assignments; final project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 50%
Final project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
10 - 20%
Final objective exam
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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The Art of Digital Video, Fourth Edition, by John Watkinson, Focal Press, 2008
The Little Digital Video Book, 2nd Edition, by Michael Rubin, Peachpit Press, 2008
DV 101: A Hands-On Guide for Business, Government and Educators, by Jan Ozer, Peachpit Press, 2005 (Classic)
Instructor prepared and online materials

OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS

Student Preparation
 Matric Assessment Required:ERequires English Assessment
 Prerequisites-generate description:NPNo Prerequisite
 Advisories-generate description:UUser-Generated Text
 Prereq-provisional:NNO
 Prereq/coreq-registration check:NNo Prerequisite Rules Exist
 Requires instructor signature:NInstructor's Signature Not Required
   
BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY
 Method of instruction:02Lecture
 71Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction
 72Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction
 99Credit by Exam
 Area department:CSComputer Studies
 Division:72Arts & Humanities
 Special topic course:NNot a Special Topic Course
 Program Status:1Both Certificate and Major Applicable
 Repeatability:00Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
 Repeat group id:  
   
SCHEDULING
 Audit allowed:NNot Auditable
 Open entry/exit:NNot Open Entry/Open Exit
 Credit by Exam:YCredit by examination allowed
 Budget code: Program:0000Unrestricted
 Budget code: Activity:0701Computer & Information Science
   
OTHER CODES
Disciplines:Computer Information Systems
 Basic Skills:NNot a Basic Skills Course
 Level below transfer:YNot Applicable
 CVU/CVC status:YDistance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed
 Distance Ed Approved:NNone
 Emergency Distance Ed Approved:YFully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
 Credit for Prior Learning:NAgency Exam
NCBE
NIndustry Credentials
NPortfolio
 Non-credit category:YNot Applicable, Credit Course
 Classification:YCareer-Technical Education
 SAM classification:CClearly Occupational
 TOP code:0614.10Multimedia
 Work-based learning:NDoes Not Include Work-Based Learning
 DSPS course:NNO
 In-service:NNot an in-Service Course

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