ARTV 1351 - Digital Video
Spring 2011 - Tentative Course Syllabus
Instructor: Joe Teakell
Department: Computer Information Systems
Office: Watson Technical Center, WTC Room 571
Hours: By Appointment
Phone: (254) 298-8459 or 1-800-460-4636 ext 8459
E-Mail: jteakell@templejc.edu
Course Description
Develop skills in producing and editing video and sound for multimedia or Web productions. Emphasis is placed on the capture, editing, and outputting of video using a desktop digital video workstation.
Material Needed
Video CameraAccess to a video camera. Digital format is preferred. Digital video cameras must have an OHCI-compliant Firewireª port. Older analog cameras may be acceptable if they have RCA or S-video jacks for video and audio in/out.
Computer
A computer with video editing software. You may use a video lab computer in WTC502 on the Temple College campus.
Textbook
Editing Digital Video; Robert M. Goodman & Patrick McGrath
The ISBN of the textbook is 0-07-140635-2
The instructor reserves the right to change the specifics of this syllabus and the schedule (weekly topics of instruction, assignments, assignment details, due dates, etc.) as determined for the betterment of the class. Any changes will be announced in a timely manner during class instruction periods.
Objectives:
- How to make a storyboard for a video project.
- Understand the difference between various video formats in use today.
- How to digitize both video and audio as "raw footage."
- How to set in and out points as well as place the desired video segment on the timeline
- How to create still images for use as graphics, titling, and mattes in the video-editing process.
- How to use blue/green screen techniques for dynamic masks.
- How to create static and dynamic mattes for special effects.
- How to import images and audio into the video-editing project from other applications.
- How to choose the optimum settings to obtain the the best results for the intended purpose.
- How to do file management of large video files for your projects.
- How to output a completed editing project back to video tape.
- How to build an interactive DVD of your edited video.
Assignments:
- Students will be required to complete homework assignments. These assignments will consist of doing tutorials in the textbook, and doing lab exercises.
- Students will also be required to create four individual video projects. These video projects will consists of a combination of the concepts learned in each unit. ALL these assignments will be completed on or before the assigned due date.
Evaluation:
Your course grade will be determined by the successful completion of the assignments for the course and successful completion of the final exam.
Assignments to be Evaluated:
Homework assignments.
Four Individual Video projects.
Three one-hour unit tests.
A two-hour comprehensive Final Exam.
Method of Evaluation:
All homework assignments will count 10 percent of the course grade.
First three individual video projects will count (10% each) 30 percent of the course grade.
Final individual Video project will count 20 percent of the course grade.
One hour unit exams will count (10% each) 30 percent of the course grade.
Final exam will count 10 percent of the course grade.
Late Assignments and Tests:
Homework assignments must be turned in by the date specified on the course schedule. Twenty(20) points will be deducted for late homework assignment and credit will not be given after six calendar days.
Individual Video project assignments must be turned in by the date specified on the course schedule. Credit will not be given for any individual projects turned in after the due date.
Unit Tests must be completed no later than six calendar days from the scheduled date of the exam. The test can not be taken after six calendar days. Also, twenty(20) points will be deducted for tests taken after the scheduled test date.
The Final Exam must be completed no later than the scheduled date of the exam. The exam cannot be taken after the scheduled date.
Course Grade:
The course grade will be determined using the following point system:
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is mandatory. Be advised that faculty members may elect to drop students from courses when students miss the equivalent of two weeks of classes (four absences). The Temple College attendance policy gives the instructor the option to drop non-attending students. It is critical that students communicate with their instructor to avoid surprises regarding their enrollment status in each class.
"Attendance Policy" in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook p. 11
Penalties for Cheating and Plagiarism
"Academic Integrity" in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook p. 14
Classroom Behavior Expectations
"Disruptive Behavior" in the 2010-2011 Student Handbook p.18
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