SRJC Course Outlines

4/26/2024 9:25:12 AMCS 74.22 Course Outline as of Fall 2022

New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CS 74.22Title:  DIGITAL VIDEO POSTPROD  
Full Title:  Digital Video Post-Production
Last Reviewed:1/24/2022

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum3.00Lecture Scheduled3.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled52.50
Minimum3.00Lab Scheduled04 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total3.00 Contact Total52.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 

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: 

Catalog Description:
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In this class, students will learn video post-production fundamentals using professional Non-Linear Editing (NLE) digital video software. Lessons include: Choosing Cameras, Lighting & Audio Equipment, Importing Media, Timeline Sequences, Timecode, Editing to exact total running time (TRT), Aspect Ratios, Asset Management, Transitions, Effects, Titles, Still Frames and Workflow, Multiple Sequences, 2D Key Frame Animations, Custom Effects, Green Screen Masking, Basic Compositing, JandL Audio Transitions. Students will demonstrate knowledge of these concepts will culminate in a final project 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

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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In this class, students will learn video post-production fundamentals using professional Non-Linear Editing (NLE) digital video software. Lessons include: Choosing Cameras, Lighting & Audio Equipment, Importing Media, Timeline Sequences, Timecode, Editing to exact total running time (TRT), Aspect Ratios, Asset Management, Transitions, Effects, Titles, Still Frames and Workflow, Multiple Sequences, 2D Key Frame Animations, Custom Effects, Green Screen Masking, Basic Compositing, JandL Audio Transitions. Students will demonstrate knowledge of these concepts will culminate in a final project 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
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 2022Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

Approval and Dates
Version:01Course Created/Approved: 1/24/2022
Version Created:4/26/2021Course Last Modified:12/30/2023
Submitter:Mike StarkeyCourse Last Full Review:1/24/2022
Version Status:Approved New Course (First Version)Prereq Created/Approved:1/24/2022
Version Status Date:1/24/2022Semester Last Taught:Fall 2023
Version Term Effective:Fall 2022Term Inactive:Fall 2024


COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Create short edited videos that include still frames, titles, credits, effects, transitions, multiple sequences, 2D key frame animations, basic compositing, JandL audio transitions, and mixing multiple audio sources.
2. Determine how to choose a camera best suited based on understanding specs and features before buying.
 

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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Identify, assess, and apply concepts and definitions in digital video.
2. Demonstrate the NLE user interface.
3. Prepare and import footage and files.
4. Incorporate camera, audio, and lighting techniques.
5. Evaluate the skills involved in project and file management.
6. Apply and evaluate a variety of special effects and filters.
7. Apply and evaluate animation control techniques.
8. Define and appraise various video output types.
9. Import and mix sound files for video productions.

Topics and Scope
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1. Basic digital video concepts
    a. Basic information on purchasing camera, audio and lighting equipment
     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 Timeline Panel
     c. Playing and previewing a project
3. Postproduction Techniques
    a. Still frames
     b. Titles
     c. Credits
     d. Effects
     e. Transitions
     f. Multiple audio sources
    g. Editing to a defined total running time (TRT)
     h. Exporting techniques for final video composite
4. Project and file management
    a. Project Asset Management
     b. Removing unused assets
     c. Managing a project over time
     d. Editing to a defined TRT
5. Special effects
     a. Modifying clip duration
     b. Creating time lapse, ramping, and still frame effects
    c. Synchronizing action and audio from a multi-camera shoot
    d. Creating and animating layered graphics  
     e. Animation control techniques
    f. 2D key frame animations
6. Introduction to green screen and masking techniques
    a. Editing green screen
     b. Adjusting mask shapes
7. Mixing sound files
    a. Mixing multiple audio sources
     b. Creating voice over

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
    i. 2D Key frame animations
    j. Special effects
    k. Custom Titles and Credits
    l.  Basic compositing
4. Projects and Exams
   a. 2-3 skill-based projects
   b. 2-3 objective quizzes
   c. 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
20 - 40%
Problem solving exercises in list of assignments
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
40 - 60%
Skill based projects, final project
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 40%
Quizzes, objective exams, multiple choice, true/false, matching items
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 10%
Participation in class discussions and critiquing


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Adobe Premiere Pro Classroom in a Book (2020 release) (1st). Jago, Maxim. Macromedia Press: 2020
 
Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video (2nd). Chandler, Gael. Michael Wiese Productions: 2012 (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:AAuto-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: CS 7421AB 7422
   
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:YExclusively online or other technology based instruction
 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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