THE CLASS COURSE NUMBER: Media Arts 101
COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL FILM/VIDEO PRODUCTION CLASS#: 27349 & 27350
LOCATION: VILLAGE 8300
MEETING TIMES: Fri 10:00am to 2:15pm THE INSTRUCTOR
NAME: Tracie Savage PHONE: 818-581-5432
EMAIL: [email protected] PROF BIO WEBPAGE: traciesavage.tv OFFICE HOURS (VILLAGE #8212):
Tues & Thurs: 8:30am – 9:30am, 12:45pm - 2:15pm Fri: 8:20am – 9:50am
CONTACT ME: During office hours or by TEXT before 5p THE GOAL
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Comprehensive overview of all aspects of digital video production from concept to script to finished project, centering on basic theory and its application via exams, demonstrations, and hands-on projects using digital media.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
-To understand and demonstrate the fundamentals of narrative storytelling by completing short film projects.
-To understand and demonstrate proper use of shots, camera movements, compositional elements and sequencing
-To learn the basics of video production and editing equipment and processes. THE COURSE MATERIALS
TEXT: The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video by Tom Schroeppel, 3rd Edition http://www.tomschroeppel.com/bksCoupon.htm
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED MATERIALS:
-An email account for this class and access to the Internet
-Mac compatible external hard drive 250GB (min.), Firewire 800, Thunderbolt or USB 3.0, Mac formatted to store your work.
-A YouTube or Vimeo account
THE POLICIES
NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT SPECIAL PERMISSION FROM INSTRUCTOR, and then there will be a 10% grade deduction for every day past the due date.
NO MAKE-UP EXAMS WILL BE ALLOWED
YOU MUST SIGN ATTENDANCE SHEET AT THE START OF EVERY CLASS YOU WILL BE DROPPED IF YOU MISS 3 CONSECUTIVE CLASSES
NO CELL PHONE USAGE DURING CLASS - Step outside if you must take a call NO FOOD OR DRINKS OF ANY KIND IN CLASS
ACADEMIC HONESTY IS REQUIRED - Cheating and/or Plagiarism in any form or manner (which includes lifting text directly from the internet) will be subject to disciplinary action according to college guidelines.
THE INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES
SYLLABUS: A copy of this syllabus will be posted at the top of the course CANVAS webpage. Please refer to this syllabus for questions regarding assignment due dates, exam schedules, etc.
CANVAS: Please upload ALL homework & In-Class Assignments to CANVAS before the due date.
TEAM PROJECTS: When working in a group, each group member is responsible for his or her own portion of the assignment. If members of your group do not participate, YOU MUST STILL complete the assignment.
COMMUNICATION: Please check your LACCD email account daily. I frequently send out class emails with updated information, reminders and other important class
information. It is your responsibility to make sure you receive these emails. THE GRADE
METHODS OF PRESENTATION: • Lecture
• Class discussions
• Asking and answering questions (Socratic method) • Interactive peer-to-peer activities
• Projects and group work • Student presentations
POINT SYSTEM
• Project #1 Stop-Motion (25 points) • Project #2 Commercial/PSA (50 points) • Project #3 Scene Study -‐ Group Project (50 points) • Project #4 Documentary (75 points) • Project #5 Final Video Project (100 points)
• 6 Quizzes (60 points)
• Final Exam (40 Points)
• Class exercises (75 points) • New Media Presentation (25 points)
TOTAL = 500 points GRADING SCALE
A= 90% - 100% B= 80% – 89.9% C= 70% – 79.9% D= 60% – 69.9% F= Below 59.9%
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
TEXT CHAPTER PRESENTATION: Present one of the chapters from our textbook to the class on the day we are reviewing the chapter. Earn 20 extra credit points. Limited opportunities.
MEDIA ARTS SPEAKER SERIES: Attend one of the “Speaker Series” events in the Great Hall (TBA) - hosted by the Media Arts Department. Shoot video of speaker, and edit three sound bites together for 20 extra credit points.
THE GEAR EQUIPMENT:
We have a limited number of cameras, sound equipment, lighting, etc. available for check out. You must properly check out equipment and return it by the due date.
Failure to turn in equipment on time may affect your grade. You are responsible for the equipment you check out. You must agree to the equipment checkout policy to use the school’s equipment.
If you chose to edit on a system at home, you must be able to bring in the project file so that the instructor can see the progress of your work.
THE SCHEDULE WEEK 1 DATE: Fri 9/1/17
TOPIC: Introduction & Syllabus Review In Class: FAIR USE and PUBLIC DOMAIN
Assign: PROJECT #1 - “Stop Motion” (Due Week 4)
Homework-Due Week 2: Read Text Chapter 1, Study for Ch.1 Quiz Homework-Due Week 2: Proposal for Project #1
Homework-Due Week 2: Required course materials
Homework-Due Week 2: Read “Hero’s Journey Info” in Handout Packet WEEK 2
DATE: Fri 9/8/17
TOPIC: Basics of Storytelling, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey Due Today: Required course materials
Due Today: Proposal for Project #1 Due Today: Read “Hero’s Journey” In Class: Chapter 1 Quiz / Hero’s Journey In Class: Discuss Project #1
LAB: Introduction to PPro/Hard Drive, File Set-Up LAB: Work on Project #1
Homework-Due Week 3 (End of class): Project #1 FINAL WEEK 3
DATE: Fri 9/15/17
Topic: Intro to Digital Camera Equipment, How to White Balance, Imaging Techniques and Composition, Angle,
In Class: Complete Check-Out Agreement/Register Assign: New Media Project (Due Week 6)
Due Today: Project #1 FINAL LAB: Work on/Complete Project #1
WEEK 4 DATE: Fri 9/22/17
TOPIC: Basics of Cinematography & Lighting Equipment, Digital Editing/Premiere Pro In Class: Chapter 2 Quiz
Assign: PROJECT #2-“Commercial or PSA” (Due Week 7) In Class: Screen Project #1
LAB: Exercise #1 - Camera skills/Sequences Homework-Due Week 5: Proposal for Project #2 Homework-Due Week 5: New Media Project
WEEK 5 DATE: Fri 9/29/17
Topic: Preparing for Production - Research, Planning, Storyboards, Roles on a Set, Film Crew Diagram, Sound
Due Today: Proposal for Project #2 Due Today: New Media Project In Class: Screen Project #1
In Class: New Media Project Presentation
LAB: Exercise #2- Editing Skills, Work on Project #2 Homework-Due Week 6: End of Class: Project #2 FINAL
Homework-Due Week 6: Read Text Chapter 3 & 8, Study for Ch.3 Quiz WEEK 6
DATE: Fri 10/6/17
Topic: Types of Microphones, Breakdown/Storyboard Due Today: Project #2 FINAL (END OF LAB) In Class: Chapter 3 Quiz
Assign: PROJECT #3-“Scene Study” (Due Week 11) In Class: New Media Project Presentation
LAB: Complete Project #2 (Due End of Lab) Discuss Project #3 Homework-Due Week 7: Proposal for Project #3
WEEK 7 DATE: Fri 10/13/17
Topic: Music and Editing, How to License Music In Class: Screen Project #2
Due Today: Proposal for Project #3 In Class: New Media Project Presentation LAB: Work on Project #3
Homework-Due Week 8: Read Text Chapter 4, Study for Ch.4 Quiz Homework-Due Week 9: (Before class): Project #3 FINAL
WEEK 8 DATE: Fri 10/20/17
Topic: Screenplays, Scripts, Writing Tips and Breakdown, Celtx In Class: Chapter 4 Quiz
Assign: PROJECT #4, “Documentary” (Due Week 14) Topic: REVIEW DOCUMENTARIES
In Class: New Media Project Presentation
LAB: Exercise #3 - Creating Text Graphics, Complete Project #3 Homework-Due Week 9: (Before class): Project #3 FINAL
Homework-Due Week 10: Proposal for Project #4 WEEK 9 DATE: Fri 10/27/17
Topic: Documentaries, Pitches Topic: REVIEW DOCUMENTARIES
Due Today (Before Class): Project #3 In Class: Screen Project #3
In Class: New Media Project Presentation LAB: Exercise #4 - Green Screen
Homework-Due Week 10: Pitch/Proposal for Project #4
WEEK 10 DATE: Fri 11/3/17
Topic: Interviews
Due Today: Project #4 Proposal/Pitch Topic: REVIEW DOCUMENTARIES
In Class: Chapter 5 & 9 Quiz
In Class: New Media Project Presentation
LAB: Exercise #5 - Motion to Stills, Work on Project #4
Homework-Due Week 12: Project #4 Dailies (Screen in class) WEEK 11
DATE: Fri 10/10/17
NO CLASS - VETERANS DAY WEEK 12
DATE: Fri 11/17/17
Topic: Genres in Screenwriting/Film Analysis Due Today: Project #4 Dailies
In Class: New Media Project Presentation
Assign: PROJECT #5 (Due Week 15 – End of class) LAB: Project #4
Homework-Due Week 14: Read CH 6 & 7, Study for CH 6 & 7 Quiz Homework-Due Week 14: Project #4 Final
WEEK 13 DATE: Fri 11/24/17
WEEK 14 DATE: Fri 12/1/17
Topic: Preparing for your Career / On-set Protocol Due Today: Project #4 FINAL
In Class: New Media Project Presentation In Class: Chapters 6 & 7 Quiz
LAB: Exercise #6 - Audio Effects, Work on Project #5 Homework-Due Week 15: Project #5 Final
Homework-Due Week 15: Read Ch.10, Study for Ch.10 Quiz WEEK 15
DATE: Fri 12/8/17
In Class: Screen Project #4 In Class: Chapter 10 Quiz
In Class: New Media Project Presentation
Due Today (End of class): Project #5 FINAL Lab: Project #5
CLASS FINAL/Screen Project #5: FRIDAY 12/15/17 11am – 1pm HAVE A WONDERFUL BREAK!!!!!
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