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Course Level: Undergraduate
(FM) Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Provides students with skills training in a variety of media production areas. Topics include non-linear editing, digital post production, location sound production, studio sound production and mixing, location lighting techniques, cinematography, digital authoring, and coding. Prerequisite: minimum 2.5 GPA.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Cinematography and Lighting
Camera technique and lighting are among the key determinants of quality, mood, and style in film and video production. Part theoretical discussion and part hands-on workshop, this course explores these specialized crafts in a dramatic as well as documentary context through field trips, demonstrations, and the screening of classic works. Emphasis is placed on the artistic role of the cinematographer and the similarities and differences between traditional film and modern digital imaging media. Prerequisite: COMM-434. Meets with COMM-638 001.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Final Cut Pro
An introductory workshop in the non-linear editing system Final Cut Pro, designed to meet the needs of students registered for their first production course Film and Video Production I. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in COMM-331.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Final Cut Pro
An introductory workshop in the non-linear editing system Final Cut Pro, designed to meet the needs of students registered for their first production course Film and Video Production I. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in COMM-331.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Creative Sound Techniques
Though there are hands-on requirements, this course is designed for the creative team of narrative or documentary projects that utilize substantial location recording elements, rather than those interested in becoming sound professionals. The course guides students through the typical problems faced with sound issues in the pre-production, principle photography, and post-production phases. Prerequisite: COMM-434 or ATEC-220 and permission of school. Meets with COMM-438 005 COMM-638 003.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Creative Sound Techniques
Though there are hands-on requirements, this course is designed for the creative team of narrative or documentary projects that utilize substantial location recording elements, rather than those interested in becoming sound professionals. The course guides students through the typical problems faced with sound issues in the pre-production, principle photography, and post-production phases. Prerequisite: COMM-434 or ATEC-220 and permission of school. Meets with COMM-438 004 COMM-638 003.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Final Cut Pro
An introductory workshop in the non-linear editing system Final Cut Pro, designed to meet the needs of students registered for their first production course Film and Video Production I. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in COMM-331.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Final Cut Pro
An introductory workshop in the non-linear editing system Final Cut Pro, designed to meet the needs of students registered for their first production course Film and Video Production I. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in COMM-331.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Final Cut Pro
An introductory workshop in the non-linear editing system Final Cut Pro, designed to meet the needs of students registered for their first production course Film and Video Production I. Prerequisite: concurrent registration in COMM-331.
Course Level: Undergraduate
Production Practicum (1-3)
Avid Editing
An introduction to the Avid non-linear editing system. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in COMM-555 001/002. Meets with COMM-638 001.