DA 122: Introduction to Video and Audio introduces students to the creative and technical experience of capturing, working with and editing digital video. Lectures and labs will provide students with the necessary vocabulary and understanding of digital video production methods including: resolution, compression, non-linear video editing and digital effects. Students will explore the tools, techniques and language of cinematography including: preparing a treatment, writing a script, developing a shot list and drawing storyboards. Students will work together in small crews through the stages of pre-production, production and post-production to complete three short digital video projects for screening including both a documentary and narrative film.
Prerequisites: DA 101, DA 102, DA 104
Corequisite: None
Crosslisted: None
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- recall common terms in digital video, including: frame rates, aspect ratios, and compression;
- demonstrate the ability to operate a digital video and/or Digital Single-Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera;
- demonstrate the ability to set up a location shoot including: lights and natural lighting, tripod, video camera, and audio recording equipment;
- plan, write and pitch a short script and treatment for the production of a short film;
- follow production steps to shoot a short film based on a script and treatment;
- edit and export a short film based on the script and/or treatment;
- describe basic concepts related to: the physics of sound, analog and digital audio, and the design and function of common microphones;
- describe the use of equipment used in a variety of contemporary sound recording and editing applications;
- set up and operate a variety of sound equipment used for video location recording; and
- describe and use digital audio editing software (Adobe Audition) for basic recording, editing and mixing functions.
Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.