12/26/2024 11:46:18 PM	MEDIA 20 Course Outline as of Fall 2011	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  MEDIA 20	Title:  DIGITAL FILMMAKING
Full Title:  Introduction to Digital Filmmaking
Last Reviewed:3/13/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	4.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	4.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	6.00			Contact Total	105.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 210.00

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

Catalog Description:

An intensive introduction to the fundamentals of digital filmmaking, including writing and structuring a story concept, developing a shooting script, basic camera and lighting techniques, editing, and post-production processes.  The successful student develops the basic skills to work as a member of a production crew.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of MEDIA 10

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

An intensive introduction to the fundamentals of digital filmmaking, including writing and structuring a story concept, developing a shooting script, basic camera and lighting techniques, editing, and post-production processes.  The successful student develops the basic skills to work as a member of a production crew.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of MEDIA 10
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
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:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2011	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2011	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completon of this course, students will be able to:

 

1.  Design and create a short visual story.

2.  Compose a short script with proper formatting.

3.  Employ the terminology of digital filmmaking in a production context.

4.  Plan, organize, and execute the production of a short digital video project.

5.  Operate basic digitial video equipment.

6.  Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of single camera coverage techniques.

7.  Apply basic methods and techniques directing actors for the camera.

8.  Work as part of a film crew.

9.  Assemble a fine cut using basic practices and strategies of digital video editing.

10.  Demonstrate a basic understanding of sound design to complete a project.

Topics and Scope

I.      Introduction to Writing Short Story Projects and Spec Spots

      A.      Development of an Idea and Structure

      B.      The Logline

      C.      The Pitch

      D.      The Treatment

      E.      The Workshop Process

      F.      The Rough Draft

      G.      Rewriting

      H.      Final Drafts

II.      Introduction to Pre-Production

      A.      Script Breakdown and Analysis

      B.      Budgeting

      C.      Location Scouting

      D.      The Rehearsal Process

      E.      Mise-en-Scene

      F.      Art Direction

      G.      Storyboards

III.      Introduction to Digital Film Production

      A.      Scheduling and Call Sheets

      B.      Camera Rehearsals

      C.      Blocking and Staging

      D.      Crew Positions

      E.      Set Procedures and Protocol

      F.      Production Equipment

      G.      Directing Actors for Camera

      H.      Coverage

      I.      Moving Camera

      J.       Mise-en-Scene

      K.      In-class Production Workshops

IV.      Introduction to Post-Production

      A.      Editing Software

      B.      Logging

      C.      Assembly Cuts

      D.      Rough Cuts

      E.      Fine Cutting

      F.      Picture Lock

      G.      Sound Design and Editing

      H.      Final Prints for Screening

Assignments:

1.  10-20 pages of reading from texts and manuals

2.  Preparation of 3-5 short scripts and storyboards

3.  Exercises related to camera operation, 3-point lighting, 2-channel audio, and editing

4.  3-5 self evaluation and peer critiques

5.  3-5 quizzes and exams including final exam

6.  Individual or group short digital video project

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 10 - 20%
Scripts, self evaluations, peer critiques
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Individual or group short digital video project
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 60%
Class performances, Individual or group short digital video project, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Quizzes, Exams: Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 30%
Class participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Video Basics.  Zettl, Herbert.  Wadsworth:  2009

 

Film Directing Shot By Shot.  Katz, Steve and Wiese, Michael:  Michael Wiese Productions:  1991 (Classic)

 

Videomaker Guide to Video Production.  Videomaker.  Focal Press:  2007

 

Filmmaker's Handbook.  Ascher, Steven and Pincus, Edward.  Plume:  2007

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